Architecture + Renovation Archives

All My Loving, Pt. 1: Discovering Paul H. Kirk

January 9, 2017
Written by Laurence Barratt and Photography by Jim Brown

This Seattle residence has only seen two owners, and has been able to preserve its original midcentury charm.

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Scholastic SciFi at Vancouver’s Simon Fraser University

January 8, 2017
Written by Ken MacIntyre and Photography by Ken MacIntyre

A series of Brutalist structures make up this spacey destination and frequent Hollywood location in Vancouver worth a visit.

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The Nature Home, Pt. 2: Pure Intentions, Updated Design

January 4, 2017
Written by Jade Boren and Photography by Audrey McGill

It may be a 1958 John Burrows home, but the new homeowners are going to give it a modern updated design worthy of the original spirit of the home.

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Join Atomic Ranch at Modernism Week!

January 3, 2017
Written by Elise Portale

Join editor Sarah Jane Stone at Modernism Week 2017 to discuss midcentury preservation with expert panelists and tour some superbly renovated ranches.

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The Nature Home, Pt.1: Bringing the Outdoors In

January 2, 2017
Written by Jade Boren and Photography by Audrey McGill

This couple made the outdoors the main focus in their 1958 John Burrows house, from the large, picture windows to the natural wood details.

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Creative License, Pt. 3: A Frugal Design Overhaul

December 31, 2016
Written by Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Photography by Jim Brown

With the main fixes complete, bringing this 1956 ranch back to its midcentury glory was all about vintage pieces and color palettes.

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Creative License, Pt. 2: Aiming for an Upscale 1950s Kitchen

December 30, 2016
Written by Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Photography by Jim Brown

After trading their empty nest for a mid mod Portland ranch, the homeowners buckled down to transform bad changes from the '80s into a classy 1950s kitchen.

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