This midcentury modern house was renovated by SCOTT + CORMIA – Architecture in collaboration with John McClain Design, located in College Park, a vibrant neighborhood just outside of downtown Orlando, Florida. The homeowner is also the architect of this project, collaborating with the team to bring his vision to life. The dwelling was stripped down to the essential […]
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A 1970s split-level modern home gets an amazing makeover in Portland
Risa Boyer Architecture is responsible for the complete transformation of a 1970s split-level modern home located in Raleigh Hills, a suburb of Portland, Oregon. The scope of this project entailed a renovation and addition to a ’70s split-level time capsule. When the owners purchased this home back in 2014, it had never been renovated from its […]
A fascinating midcentury modern home perched in the hills of Silver Lake
Perched atop the hills of Silver Lake in Los Angeles, California, this spectacular midcentury modern home was designed in 1967 by architect Thomas Takahashi as his personal family home. This pedigreed post and beam jewel box floats amongst the treetops offering magnificent, panoramic views of Griffith Observatory and the iconic Hollywood sign. A “jewel box” […]
A mid century modern home with stunning creek views in Minnesota
David Charlez Designs in collaboration with Sustainable 9 Design has reimagined this mid-century modern home that features the Minnehaha Creek trickling through the backyard in Chowen Park, Edina, Minnesota. Nestled on a stunning 0.54-acre property, this home was taken down to the studs and features a contemporary metal standing-seam roof, full wet bar, entertainment room (with a walkout […]
An inspiring midcentury modern desert home in the Coachella Valley
This midcentury desert home was designed by Stuart Silk Architects, set on a plateau above Coachella Valley nestled up against the Santa Rosa Mountains in Rancho Mirage, California. Originally constructed in the 1960s, this dwelling sits in the center of the 1.3-acre property. One enters from the driveway through a private courtyard. A swimming pool […]
Before & After: Midcentury ranch home gets inspiring makeover in Portland
This midcentury ranch home was reimagined by Penny Black Interiors in collaboration with Look Construction, located in the West Hills neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. The architecture of this dwelling exudes modernism’s core values. For the interior, the designer focused on areas that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The homeowners are a family of three, along […]
Beautiful midcentury dream house renovation on a wooded site in Oregon
Risa Boyer Architecture in collaboration with Hammer and Hand is responsible for this midcentury modern house renovation located on a large wooded property in Portland, Oregon. The existing 1950’s home was remodeled from head to toe to become a modern family home while keeping a connection to its history. The house was opened up to provide a […]
A midcentury home gets restored with glorious Olympic Mountain Views
Shed Architects has restored this midcentury home that boasts views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula, located in Shoreline, Washington. Despite this post and beam house’s good bones, modifications adapting the original layout for use as an adult living facility combined with deferred maintenance had tarnished the structure inside and out. The architects were […]
Step inside this amazing midcentury modern mountain house in Colorado
Tucker Johnson Architects has designed this spectacular midcentury modern mountain house located in the hills above historic downtown Evergreen, just west of Denver, Colorado. Spread out over a single level, this 3,000 square foot family home was designed to respect its .66 acre site and neighboring homes. This budget-minded residence features an abundance of glazing, which was an […]
Fresh touches brings new life to a midcentury modern house in California
Woods + Dangaran has completely restored this 1965 midcentury house designed by influential modernist architect Craig Ellwood, located in Los Feliz, California. Consisting of 1,700 square feet of living space, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms in this fabulous dwelling that captures the spirit of California modernism. New life is given to this dwelling with an exacting […]