Architecture + Renovation Archives

A Scandinavian Modern Inspired Mid Century Kitchen

November 12, 2022
Written by Laura Shimko and Photographed by Spacecrafting Photography and Architect by Colby Mattson, Charlie & Co. Design and Designed by Lucy Penfield, Lucy Interior Design

herringbone parquet floors and sputnik chandelier in mcm kitchen

Warm wood tones and a neutral backdrop give this Scandinavian Modern inspired mid century style kitchen a light, bright and updated feel. For some, owning an authentic mid-century home is…

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MCM home in New York with wood siding and blue door

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A Standout MCM Home in New York

November 11, 2022
Written by Erin Lawrence and Photographed by Dror Baldinger

This standout MCM gem of a home nestled in New York received an exterior refresh that accentuates the best of its original design. Sometimes, an MCM home stands out because…

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Learn more about the Hirshhorn Museum at https://www.atomic-ranch.com/.

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Discover the Hirshhorn, the Largest Sculpture at the National Mall

November 3, 2022
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image photography by Gunnar Klack/CC-BY-SA-2.0

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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House Tours

Incredible Illinois MCM Home “Enwilde” is for Sale—for Charity!

November 2, 2022
Written by Jolene Nolte and Photography courtesy of VHT Studios

Enwilde is an incredible 1950s MCM home in Illinois, in a wooded area just west of Chicago. The home’s most recent owner, Dr. Patricia Santucci, donated the home to the…

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exterior view of Maryland home expanded porch

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Landscape Design

A Natural Maryland Home Extension Project

October 28, 2022
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum and Photographed by Tom Holdsworth and Designed by Place architecture:design

An architect expands the outdoor living space of a mid-century Maryland home using natural materials—and lots of creative ideas. Jeff and Cheryl Weiland loved living in their mid-century home, built…

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Saarinen’s Gateway Arch, “The Gateway to the West”

October 27, 2022
Written by Ian McMaster and Photo by courtesy of Analog Stock

What do iconic furniture, international airports and the world’s largest arch have in common? Eero Saarinen. Eero Saarinen, a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer, is responsible for some of our…

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Retro Road Trip

Palm Springs Poolside

October 23, 2022
Written by Ian McMaster and Photography courtesy of Getty Images

With sunshine in the forecast for 350 days of the year and an average winter temperature in the mid-70s, it’s no wonder Palm Springs has become one of the premier…

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Learn more about the Seagram Building at https://www.atomic-ranch.com/.

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Retro Road Trip

Take a Tour of Mies van der Rohe’s East Coast Buildings

October 15, 2022
Written by Kye Cardinalis

Few names in Mid Century Modern architecture are more famous than Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Originally from Germany, Mies moved to the US to flee the Nazi regime, after…

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vintage Plymouth in driveway of picture perfect Krisel designed home in Palm Springs

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Architecture + Renovation

Check out the Picture Perfect Exterior of this Krisel Designed Home

October 9, 2022
Written by Laura Shimko and Photography by Dan Chavkin

Architect William Krisel came out of retirement to breathe new life into this Twin Palms home, and make the exterior even more picture perfect! Krisel designed the home, which was…

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