This Japanese-inspired courtyard house was designed by CLB Architects in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, mixing mid-century California modernism with the quiet simplicity of a Japanese Zen garden. Rather than following the mountain modern style typical of the region, the architects took their cues from the owners’ love of Japanese gardens and mid-century modern design, along with […]
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A 1958 midcentury modern Mercer Island home gets a striking renovation
ONOMA Architecture transformed this midcentury modern home on Mercer Island, Washington, originally built in 1958. For the renovation of Island Crest, a 4,000-square-foot post and beam house, the firm also partnered with Mercer Builders. First, the team removed walls and columns to connect the main living spaces with each other and with a wraparound deck. […]
Inside a playful Palo Alto Eichler renovation that honors its midcentury roots
This Palo Alto Eichler renovation by Klopf Architecture took five years and three phases to complete. The clients are an executive mom, her two young children and their dog. Rather than erasing what makes Eichlers distinctive, the redesign celebrates it. A larger kitchen now opens onto the great room. New floor-to-ceiling glass connects the living […]
This Warm Mid-Century Mountain Home Near Lake Tahoe Is a Dream
Ryan Group Architects designed this rustic mid-century mountain home in Truckee, California. It sits on the 14th fairway of Lahontan, a private golf community. Jim Morrison Construction then brought the design to life. Lahontan lies in a quiet Sierra Nevada valley, just a short drive from Lake Tahoe. The architects, therefore, shaped the house around […]
A striking midcentury-inspired home in Fort Worth with a “Mad Men” design
Texas homeowners decided they wanted a modern minimalist home built amidst a very traditional golf course community. Designed by award-winning, architecture firm Specht Novak, The Mira Vista home introduces a contemporary “Mad Men” design to the traditional architecture found within this Mira Vista Golf Course community. Spanning 4,700 square feet, the residence stands out for […]
Step inside this mid-century prairie home in the stunning Texas Hill Country
Set within the open Driftwood, Texas, prairie, this home was designed by ALIGN Austin Architects in collaboration with Tipler Design to settle gently into the land rather than overpower it. Inspired by agrarian structures and interpreted through a refined Mid-Century lens, a series of simple, grounded volumes stretch across the site, allowing the prairie to flow […]
Midcentury dream home with minimalist Zen garden on the California coast
This midcentury dream home was designed by Laidlaw Schultz Architects and is situated in the beautiful community of Cameo Highlands in Corona del Mar, California. The homeowners love gardening and wanted to capitalize on the commanding views of this 1959 ranch house. The design solution for this renovation project centered on creating two distinctive outdoor living […]
A midcentury seaside home in Corona del Mar designed for entertaining
Eric Olsen Design, together with interior design studio RailiCA Design, has crafted this midcentury-inspired seaside home situated on a hilltop property in Corona del Mar, California. Encompassing 3,450 square feet of living space, this four-bedroom residence was created for a family of five. This dream home offers sweeping ocean views, with a design that caters to […]
Tour an inspiring midcentury modern home in Texas with indoor/outdoor living
Little Forest Hills sits on the east side of White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas, just minutes from downtown, and it’s here that M Gooden Design crafted this midcentury modern home. The neighborhood is known for its dense trees, a mix of architectural styles, and a community of artists and creatives who call it home. This […]
Tour this Eichler remodel in Palo Alto that keeps its midcentury charm
Ogawa Fisher Architects is responsible for the remodel of a classic Eichler home in Palo Alto, California, for a lively family of five, including three daughters and two dogs, who had long dreamed of updating their home to better suit their active lifestyle. The new design focused on balancing and retaining respect for the home’s […]















