Architecture + Renovation Archives

Midwest Modern: Robert Schwartz’s Dome Home Breaks out of the Conventional Shell

May 30, 2021
Written by Jen Jones Donatelli

Dubbed a “treasure trove of mid-century modern architecture,” Midland, Michigan is teeming with eye candy for modernists, but the Dome Home just might take the cake.

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The Age of Eichler: Mid Century Modern Residential Architecture

May 28, 2021
Written by Anna Marcum

Joseph (Joe) Eichler (1900–1974) was the first merchant builder to work closely with postwar housing architects to develop stylish, mass-produced tract homes. He wanted to construct them with quality materials…

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George Nakashima: Nature’s Architect and Craftsman

May 24, 2021
Written by Jade Boren

The life of this architect turned world famous furniture maker was filled with passion for design and the love of woodwork.

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Retro Road Trip

Pretty (and Brutalist) in Pink

May 23, 2021
Written by Dana Mauer

Experimental retail should have the power to pull people out of their homes while giving something back to public life. Near the historic Los Angeles Beverly Center, The Webster stands…

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Desert Eichler: New Builds with Mid Mod Style

May 22, 2021
Written by Lindsay Jarvis and Photography by Greyshock & Dupont Photography

An Eichler in the desert? Joseph Eichler never built his tract homes in Palm Springs during the midcentury. However, KUD Properties has recently acquired a license and is the exclusive…

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The mid century renovation left the home's exterior with a lovely turquoise coat of paint and warm light coming through the large added windows.

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Restored to Glory: A Mid Century Renovation in North Carolina

May 8, 2021
Written by Leslie J. Thompson and Photography by Keith Isaacs

Home to its original designer for 60 years, this mid century gem needed only minor upgrades for modern living.

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Secrets to Styling the Perfect Front Porch

April 29, 2021
Written by Madison Nauta

If you're looking to create a porch that makes your visitors smile, a place where you would enjoy sipping iced tea and chatting with neighbors—this is for you.

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SacMod Makeover, Part 6: Give HVAC Registers and Light Switches a Mid Century Modern Look

April 25, 2021
Written by Patricia Kline and Photography by Scott R. Kline

This month we replace HVAC registers, light switches and outlets to create a big design impact without spending a lot of money

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Orbit In Style

April 22, 2021
Written by Lindsay Jarvis

If you’re lucky enough to have stayed at the Orbit In, you know it’s so much more than just a great vacation spot. This nine-room boutique hotel, located in the historic Tennis Club area of Palm Springs, was built in 1955 and is right in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.

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