Displaying posts labeled "Mid-century"

Designed in 1968 by architect Carl L. Bausch Jr., this modernist home in Charlotte, Vermont features bold proportions, abundant natural light and a serene landscape setting. Avery Cox Design enhanced the property with thoughtful interventions that respect its mid-century character while introducing modern functionality. The main house and studio now seamlessly blend original architectural vision with contemporary living, creating a striking home that serves both as a comfortable family residence and a distinctive Airbnb retreat.

Photographer by Lindsay Brown.

CM G1 House, a contemporary reinterpretation of a 1960s Laurel Canyon residence, emerged from a collaboration between Ome Dezin and furniture and spatial designer Willett. Drawing on the site’s natural setting, the team chose materials with purpose, warm Douglas fir to celebrate the home’s mid-century heritage, deep green and brown marbles for earthy depth and grounding black flagstone to craft an organic yet sophisticated palette throughout the interiors.

Photography by Yoshi Makino

The history of this home is that it was built in 1923, remodelled in 1937, destroyed in 1993, replaced by a clunky postmodern structure, and now transformed into a organic modernist home clad in the most beautiful western red cedar, with expansive windows and soaring ceilings. Other materials such as  brick, cork, ebonized oak, and black metal were added as well….and can we talk about that brutalist ceramic mural (by sculptor Stan Bitters) around the fireplace! This home is spectacular and has such a warmth. Wrap anything in wood and you’ve got a winner. Designed by Jamie Bush. Architecture: Assembledge+; Landscaping: Chris Sosa Landscape Terremoto; Styling: Amy Chin; Photos: Yoshihiro Makino.

Surrounded by nature, escaping from the chaos of the Amsterdam city centre, lies the Forest Home situated on the northern edge of the extensive nature reserve ‘Veluwe’. The house, originally a bungalow with origins from the 1960s, is located amid tall pine trees and verdant woodland. It was discovered in almost completely its original condition. Although trying to re-use the traditional character of the home, we opened the space through adjustments to the layout, trying to make it even more open and transparent in character. This resulted in a more natural flow and circulation through the space, while retaining the connection to all individual spaces and functions. An atmosphere was achieved whereby the principles of living with nature and ‘to slow down’ were essential. The choices that were made during the design process incorporated the 1960s way of thinking about design – simplicity, functionality and clean lines. In contrast to other projects, where intense colours are often used more, the forest home incorporates a much calmer colour palette. Surrounding nature and the view of the garden had to remain the most important ‘feature’, hence the understated and natural atmosphere and colours.
I have a similar dream for a weekend home – something neutral and earthy. Taking it to another level with a cool mid century home here which must have been so fun to re-invent. Love this sooooo much. Designed and owned by Nicemakers. Photos: Marc Heldens & Alan Jensen.

Just when I think homes that are the traditional side are more up my alley, I come across something cool and modernist like this Lake Claire, Atlanta home and I start to doubt my choices. I imagine buying a 1980s structure can be daunting and possibly limiting in design styles to ensure it doesn’t look out of place, but designer Krista Little Sharif of Hayes Little Studio created a super rad, whimsical and retro home here. Photos: Diwang Valdez.