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 […]
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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 […]
A midcentury home gets a beautifully inspiring remodel in Washington DC
Architecture studio Assembledge is responsible for the remodel of this midcentury modern home located in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington DC. The scope of this project entails an intriguing renovation of a modernist home that was constructed in 1962. The owners were seeking a modernist dwelling in a mainly traditional neighborhood and requested a facelift […]
Tour a stunning midcentury house with inspired views of Sag Harbor Cove
Today’s midcentury modern house tour designed by Blaze Makoid Architecture is located in North Haven, a village on Long Island, New York. The site merges two half-acre waterfront properties that overlook Sag Harbor Cove, the village wharf, and a small, saltwater pond. At the front of the home, the facade represents a primarily sold form, with the […]