Preservation Corner 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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Spotlight on Docomomo International in the Pacific Northwest

February 20, 2022
Written by Kye and Featured image photography by Anupam_ts/CC BY-SA 2.0

The Pacific Northwest is a hotspot for Mid Century Modern architecture and design. Among the most iconic structures in this part of the world are the Space Needle and Pacific…

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The Joel M. Pritchard Building: An Endangered MCM Classic

October 17, 2021
Written by Kye

If you have the chance to visit the Washington State Capitol Campus in Olympia, Washington, you may notice a distinctive structure near the Legislative Building with a sign proclaiming “The…

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Miami Modernism in West Vancouver

March 12, 2021
Written and Photographed by Ken MacIntyre

More and more, it seems, new construction has Mid Century Modern enthusiasts collectively mourning the loss of their favorite vintage buildings. While increasing density continues to threaten many of these…

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Parker Center Tower, a mid century modern office building in L.A. is due for demolition.

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Mid Century Office Building in L.A. to be Demolished in January

December 21, 2018
Written by Jin Hyun

The historical eight-story building was formerly the home of the LAPD headquarters and will be replaced with a brand new 27-story high-rise building.

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Justice Served? Destroyed Bay Area Neutra to Be Rebuilt

February 21, 2019
Written by Elise Portale

The property owner who illegally demolished the 1935 Largent House is appealing a San Francisco planning commission decision mandating that he rebuild the house exactly.

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Furniture Theft from an Iconic L.A. House Sparks Preservation Discussion

February 22, 2019
Written by Elise Portale

USC failed to disclose the theft of several pieces that had been part of Frank Lloyd Wright's Freeman House. Now, they're in hot water with preservationists for not doing more.

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Calling All “Brady Bunch” Fans—HGTV Needs Your Help

March 1, 2019
Written by Elise Portale

The "Very Brady Renovation" has begun, and HGTV is asking fans to help track down some of the iconic furnishings, décor and more from the original 1970s sitcom.

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