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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Hidden Masterpiece: Louis Kahn’s Arts United Building
Sometimes masterpieces are found in the most unassuming of places. Hidden in plain sight in Fort Wayne, Indiana, there’s an extremely rare Louis Kahn building known as Arts United. The building is the city’s only performing arts center. But its true claim to fame is that it’s the only Louis Kahn building located in the Midwest and the only performing arts center the architect ever produced in the world. That’s why the city is now doing all it can to not only preserve it for future generations but also update the building to be more easily accessible to all audiences.
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A Second Act: One Couple Restores a Historic Home Earmarked for Tear Down
Though this historic home was marked for tear down, one couple knew they could sensitively restore it, while adapting it for modern life.
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The Resource Guide 2024
Whether you’re a new mid-century modern enthusiast, a seasoned collector, or a homeowner looking to revamp your space, this guide is your go-to source for all the essentials. …
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Join Restore Oregon on May 13 for Mr. Rummer’s Neighborhood
If you have always wanted to step inside a Rummer home in Oregon, now is your chance! On May 13, 2023, Restore Oregon will be hosting a tour of four…
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Boston City Hall: A Controversial Brutalist Landmark
If there is one building that divides Bostonians, it is the notorious Boston City Hall. This Brutalist structure looms imposingly over Boston City Hall Plaza, drawing both criticism and praise.…
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The Boston Government Service Center and the Psychology of Space
The next time you are visiting West End in Boston, drop by 19 and 25 Staniford Street to pay a visit to the marvel of Brutalism that is the Boston…
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Discover the Hirshhorn, the Largest Sculpture at the National Mall
If you are exploring the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, you will be surrounded by a wonderland of architectural styles, each competing for your attention. Strolling past the iconic 19th…
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Our thoughts are with Sarasota
Our thoughts are with all who are affected by the hurricane, and we're particularly mindful of the architecturally significant Sarasota. The Sarasota School of Architecture is an enclave of Mid Century Modern design we celebrate here at Atomic Ranch.
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