A Revived 1962 Palmer and Krisel in Las Vegas
A 1962 Palmer and Krisel in Las Vegas gets a complete mid-century renovation seven years in the making. In 1961, architects Dan Palmer and William Krisel were finishing up a…
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One of the Last Alcoa Care-Free Homes
A rare Alcoa Care-Free Home is lovingly restored by a pair of realtors who specialize in MCM homes to become a mid mod marvel once again. What would you do…
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Retro Reimagined: A 1955 Seattle Kitchen Renovation
Striking the right balance between a sleek and charming Mid Century Modern design and contemporary updates to accommodate modern living can be a challenge. Luckily for the homeowners of this 1955 gem by August Liliquist, the design team at Atelier Drome brought the two together in a total renovation to create this retro-infused kitchen space.
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Check Out a Stunning, Unique Long Beach Home
Hidden within the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, California, sits a 1954 mid-century ranch with a mostly brick exterior, separated only by some paneling and a small window. However, the impeccable landscaping in front of the home offers a telling clue to the lush greenery and playful style that lies beyond the home’s understated exterior.
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Merry, Minimal & Modern
Deck the halls and ditch the clutter. Mid Century Modern and Minimalism go hand-in-hand, but it can be tricky to decorate for the holidays without cluttering those iconic views. Having…
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The Evolution of Home: Renovating and Expanding a 1950 Kansas Home
A small 1950 Kansas home is scaled up for long-term enjoyment. When the request for a temporary addition to a 1950 Kansas home reached Chris Fein, founding principal at Forward…
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I. M. Pei: Mirroring Life Through Functional Design
Ask for a list of famous modernist architects, and I. M. Pei will no doubt be near the top. This Chinese-American architect is perhaps most celebrated for designing the Louvre…
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A 1958 Seattle Home Renovation Restores it to MCM Glory
A 1958 Seattle home overlooking the Puget Sound returns to its former mid-century glory. When restoring a Mid Century Modern home, one of the primary questions to ask is, “How…
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A Portland Home Exterior Renovation
When Patrick Seehafer discovered this Portland home on the Internet while living abroad, he knew even without seeing it in person that it was the kind of property he and his family could live on long term. “It was recessed off the street and set lower, so it really gave it a suburban-recluse vibe that we were drawn to immediately,” he says. Patrick made the purchase and held onto it for a few years before enlisting Skylab Architecture to undertake the detailed renovation in 2009.
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