Architecture + Renovation Archives

Beauty from Bleakness: Philip Johnson’s Glass House

August 9, 2022
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image photography by Edelteil/CC-BY-SA 3.0

Learn about Philip Johnson’s Glass House at https://www.atomic-ranch.com/.

While in New Canaan, Connecticut, you have the opportunity to tour the Glass House, also called the “Johnson House,” the most celebrated structure designed by Philip Johnson. Standing on the…

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Working with an Online Landscaping Design Platform, Part One

July 24, 2022
Written by Patricia Kline and Photography by Scott R. Kline

Next up on the makeover list of our Sacramento Carter Sparks designed, Streng Bros built home in Sacramento is landscaping. We selected the online landscaping design platform, Yardzen, to develop…

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Tour the Complete Project House in Austin!

July 21, 2022
Written by Kristin Dowding and Photography by Chase Daniel and Styling by Whitney Smelser

A complete look at how the mid century elements in this new build come together to create a nod to the past. Project House Austin is complete and ready to…

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Unexpected Modern in Apple Valley

July 17, 2022
Written and photographed by Dana Mauer

With such a rich Western history, Modernism might seem out of place in the remote desert. The Hollywood attention in the area brought some of the big-city trends with the…

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1961 home designed by Benjamin Fishstein in Oakland, California

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Mid Century California Rarity: A 1961 Benjamin Fishstein Home

July 14, 2022
Written by Lauren Hofer and Photography by Daniel Blue

Tucked away in the hills of Oakland, California, this masterfully created home is iconic for more reasons than one. While the origins surrounding this gorgeous California home border on legend,…

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Learn about the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building at https://www.atomic-ranch.com/.

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The Robert C. Weaver Federal Building: Letting in the Light

July 10, 2022
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image photography by Carol M. Highsmith/Public Domain

While visiting Washington DC, consider driving by 451 7th Street SW, better known as the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building. You can’t miss it—this massive X-shaped structure commands attention. It…

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Curb shot of a modern home with gray siding and white front patio

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From the Ground Up: Mid Century Modern Design

July 9, 2022
Written by Tess Lopez and Photography by Mary Elizabeth Gardner

A Florida couple enamored with Mid Century Modern design styled and furnished their dream home themselves—complete with personal touches and a retro soul. The couple’s fondness for Mid Century…

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Dani Nagel and her fiancé outside their Krisel home

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Dani Nagel’s Krisel Home

July 3, 2022
Written by Laura Shimko and Photography by Greyshock Photography and Styled by Jickie Torres

Vibrant colors, retro furnishings, fresh artwork and modern updates give this 1959 Krisel home in Palm Springs new life while preserving and honoring the beauty of its original architecture. When…

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