A well-designed entrance is a vital element of a beautiful mid-century home, not least because this is the first place where the outdoors comes into contact with the inside of the house
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Boyd Baker House Combines Modernism and Nature Perfectly
The Boyd Baker House is a lovely example of modernism made with natural materials. Located in Melbourne, Australia, the house was built by the great Australian modernist
Glass House by Michael Bell, a Tribute to Uncomplicated Elegance
The principle quality of the Gefter-Press House resides in its unconcealed celebration of the…
Marcel Breuer Designed House in New Canaan Connecticut
Marcel Breuer was an undisputed genius of modernist design. Best remembered for the furniture designs…
3 Contemporary Houses Proving Modernism’s Lasting Significance
Despite its name, modernism is a rather old style now, over a century old in…
This John Barthel-designed house is all about extremes
Stumbling upon this house designed by John Barthel was incredibly refreshing, not least because of the bright blocks of all the primary and secondary colours that abound throughout the space.
3 Australian Mid-Century Homes That We Love
It is often forgotten that mid-century modern design thrived beyond the Unites States.This is no more so apparent than in Australia. The innovations brought forth by such figures as Neutra, Wright and Eichler
In this Roger Lee home, craftsmanship speaks for itself
The first impression you are likely to get of this house is its tall stature. Built in 1961 by Roger Lee, and located Kensington, California, it is clearly a building that seeks to embrace spaciousness
Perfectly Preserved Mid-Century House by Richard Dorman
This house by Richard Dorman is a real peach. Situated in the Sherman Oaks Estates, it was built in 1959, although its condition suggests it could have been built last year.
A Mid-Century Home Renovation, Full of Idiosyncrasies
Taking liberties with an original mid-century home is not often something this site would normally greet with enthusiasm. After all, the initial impetus that created so many great designs at the time is often lost in the pursuit of contemporary design fads.
3 Frank Lloyd Wright Houses we Love
Frank Lloyd Wright designed a lot of buildings in his 70-year-long career, especially once he gained more recognition with houses like Falling Water (1935) and his own winter home Taliesin West.
A Mid-Century, White, Palm Springs Oasis
Another week, another desert modernist delight from Palm Springs. This time, it’s a house from John Porter Clark, an architect who was active in the area during the real sweet spot of mid-century modern design.
Post and Beam Mid-Century House in Pasadena by Thomas A. Dismukes
Looking at this house without knowing where it is, you could be forgiven for thinking it was a house built by a Danish modernist. In fact, it is situated in Pasadena, California, and built by Thomas A. Dismukes.
Subtle Minimalism pervades Tim Cuppett Architects’ River Road House
Tim Cuppett Architects’ River Road House is an exercise in simplicity. A modern take on the mid-century style, it is located in Austin, Texas, where the firm itself is based.
3 Mid-Century Houses in Palm Springs that Are an Absolute Dream
Here we showcase three lovely examples of Palm Springs modernist architecture from some of the key proponents of the style: Wexler and Harrison’s 1954 house, William Krisel’s practice built in the 1950s and a house by the eccentric William F Cody.
Richard Neutra’s Clark House in Pasadena Offers a Masterclass in Layout
Richard Neutra’s Clark House is quite a modest affair for the great architect, not as show stopping as the likes of the Lovell Health or Sten-Frenke houses. Of course, being Neutra means it’s still about as good as they come.
Polished Teak used to perfection in this English Country House
This house in the British countryside is a vision of high quality and class. Designed by Robert Harvey of architecture firm Yorke, Harper and Harvey in the 1960s, it was the kind of job Harvey surely would have lapped up.
3 Mid-Century Richard Neutra’s Houses that Are all About the View
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The Max Bubeck Residence is a home with personality
Designed in 1956 by Allyn Morris, the Max Bubeck Residence is a real sight to behold. With a structure that goes in all sorts of directions and a décor that is a riot of different colours, the Los Angeles-located house is nothing if not kooky.
A Mid-Century Design and Architecture Gem: The Frost House
Karen and Bob Coscarelli discovered they were modernists on their first date. Now married, they are the lucky owners of the beautiful Frost House.
The story of how they ended up in such a coveted house has a fair few twists.
A Mid-Century Modern Renovation in Beachwood Canyon, LA
This house in Beachwood Canyon, LA showcases a smart contemporary renovation of an original mid-century design.
There is nothing that seriously stands out about the property from the exterior.
This Mid-Century Home in Miami is a Tropical Modern Gem
This striking mid-century house is a beautiful example of tropical modernism, a style which emerged from South Florida in the 1950s. Designed by architect Darrell Fleeger in the early 1960s, it is located in the style’s heartland, Miami.
5 Mid-Century Homes Ready For a Sunset Party
Close your eyes and imagine the quintessential mid-century modern house setting, chances are it’s a classy evening get together between the owners and their friends, with guests spilling out from the indoors and gathered happily around the pool.
A Mid-Century Modern House in Sydney: Tim Ross
Tim Ross is a brilliant comedian who loves mid-century modern design and Modernist architecture. He loves mid-century so much to come up with a show staging in different Australian homes: “Man About The House”.
5 Mid-Century Houses With Interiors to Die For
In terms of style, the interiors of these mid-century houses are quite different. No surprise given the homes range from an E. Stewart Williams house in the desert climate of Palm Springs, to a Frank Lloyd Wright overlooking the sea…