Architecture + Renovation Archives

Balancing Preservation and Renovation

May 1, 2022
Written by Jickie Torres and Photography by Bret Gum

Are you struggling to balance preservation and renovation as you work on your home? Atomic Ranch’s latest book, Remodeled Marvels, can help! Here’s how this homeowner renovated her kitchen, while maintaining…

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front facade of the Joel M. Pritchard Building

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Paul Thiry: The Father of Pacific Northwest Modernism

April 28, 2022
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image photography by Joe Mabel/CC-BY-SA 4.0

If you are visiting downtown Seattle, you will no doubt gravitate toward the iconic Space Needle at Seattle Center. Another prominent building nearby that will catch your eye is the…

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Roundabout, Pt. 3: Embracing Groovy Decor

April 27, 2022
Written by Bromley Davenport and Photography by Jim Brown

With the Horizon House renovations complete, the homeowners embark on a time-traveling trip to a different era for some seriously funky design choices.

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Roundabout, Pt. 2: Architectural Archeology

April 25, 2022
Written by Bromley Davenport and Photography by Jim Brown

The circular Horizon House gets a new owner with an aim to spruce up the futuristic abode with a unique renovation.

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Roundabout, Pt. 1: A Circular Home Breaks the Mold

April 23, 2022
Written by Bromley Davenport and Photography by Jim Brown

An entirely circular home called the Horizon House—designed by architect George Bissell and built in 1964—stands apart from its boxy neighbors in the hills of Southern California.

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Our 10 Favorite Pools

April 22, 2022
Written by Jolene Nolte

Summer is just around the corner! In celebration, we've gathered some of our favorite mid mod pools for inspiration from backyards to hotels.

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Eichler Orange: Designer Lin He Updates an Eichler in Orange, California

April 10, 2022
Written by Laura Shimko and Photography by Ryan Garvin

When an Eichler home came on the market in Orange, California, designer Lin He saw an opportunity to restore the home’s former glory.

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Exterior of a home at the Thunderbird Country Club

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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Thunderbird Country Club

April 3, 2022
Written by Anna Marcum and Photography courtesy of Getty Research Institute

Paul R. Williams’ approach to desert Modernism connected Ball and Arnaz, the stars of "I Love Lucy," to the surrounding desert community.

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Take the Plunge: How to Add or Renovate Your Dream Pool

April 2, 2022
Written by Jickie Torres

Everything you need to know about adding—or renovating—your dream pool. Everyone dreams of that killer backyard space that can be enjoyed all year round. And if your vision involves a…

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