Architectural Definitions for the Mid-Century Enthusiast
I don’t consider myself an expert, just an expert surfer and reader of other blogs. So this past weekend I spent some time putting together
I don’t consider myself an expert, just an expert surfer and reader of other blogs. So this past weekend I spent some time putting together
We had a fantastic trip on Thanksgiving through the surprisingly Mid-Century Cimmaron Heritage Center museum in Boise City, OK. This amazing collection of 50’s memorabilia
This was spotted over on Boing Boing, but I love this idea of custom gingerbread house to look like your home! And it’s midcentury (whoopee!)
If you’re looking for a peaceful country home that can also keep you safe from natural disaster, social upheaval, disease and even zombies, this home
A sampling of Los Angeles midcentury, atomic, and retro liquor stores by new contributor Diane Vallere. Read more about her here. You don’t have to
This weekend we had issue #4 with our semi- brand new kitchen. First it was the microwave, then the refrigerator, then the sink, and NOW
Contributing writer Ted Cleary, ASLA, of Studio Cleary Landscape Architecture, is back to shed light on the structure behind MCM landscape design that accounts for its unique look: I’m
Arapahoe Acres is the first Post World-War II residential subdivision listed as a historic district in the Nation Register of Historic Places. But according to
Fabulous homes with sleek gorgeous interiors – are these homes in Palm Springs California? Or closer to home in the historic “Arapahoe Acres” historic district?
Ted Cleary, ASLA, of Studio Cleary Landscape Architecture continues his contributions on midcentury modern garden design, here with the first of his “Case Study Gardens”. MCM
The Houston Astrodome was designed by architects Hermon Lloyd & W.B. Morgan, and Wilson, Morris, Crain and Anderson. The world’s first indoor, air conditioned stadium.
Go catch this little mid-century yumminess with Ward-O-Matic. His blog is mostly illustration, but he definately has a deep love of all things midcentury! If
The tour will be held on Saturday, June 6th from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, June 7th from 12 pm to 4 pm.
Took some cool pictures around Arapahoe Acres – love this house color! Post a link to your picture in the comments if you want to
Paul Kirk (November 18, 1914-May 22, 1995). Kirk studied architecture at the University of Washington, receiving his degree in 1937. Kirk’s architecture was inspired by
So, I was surfing cool retro mid-century stuff and found this awesome group on Flickr: Mid Century Home Brochures and Ephemera – a little tasty
This is a Denver pop-up of a traditional 50’s ranch. Do you like the remodel?
Opened in 1941, the El Cortez Hotel & Casino is one of Las Vegas’s oldest operating casinos — and one of its most authentic. In
If you’re looking for another unique cold war home, you can’t get any better than this. Girard “Jerry” B. Henderson built a 6,000 square foot
Sad news for Googie Fans. Here are several retrospectives and Obituatries: LA Observed, Kevin Roderick, editor Southern California Public Radio Mercury News LA Times –
What is characteristic of Modernist architecture? Do the major design features involve steel and glass? Was the design machine-inspired? (does it look somewhat like a
In danger of demolition are the Winchester Theaters, a group of dome-shaped movie theaters which opened nearly 50 years ago showing It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad,
I won’t take credit for these…a friend of mine sent them in a joke email: There are more on my flickr site! Enjoy the giggle!
In another Mid-Century preservation attempt, the Neutra Institute for Survival through Design is attempting to save The Kronish House. Word just received pressures us to
Known as the Andrew Fuller House and designed by modernist A. Quincy Jones in Fort Worth Texas, the house isn’t selling, so they’re tearing it