Pennsylvania Archives - Atomic Ranch

The Adrian Pearsall Home: A Polaroid Portrait

March 7, 2025
Written and Photographed by Michael Luke Guarilia and Edited by Marissa Moldoch

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In 1964, well-known furniture designer Adrian Pearsall built a 10,000-square-foot home on a two-acre property in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania. The current owners, David Koral and Toni Crevo, graciously allowed me…

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Falling in Love with Fallingwater

September 30, 2022
Written by Jolene Nolte and Rabekah Henderson

A student of two architectural eras, Frank Lloyd Wright crafted unique structures before and during the midcentury, none more famous than the waterfall house.

Saying ‘Goodbye’ to the Legacy of a Female Architectural Icon

March 20, 2019
Written by Elise Portale

One of the few remaining structures of Philadelphia's first licensed female architect, Elizabeth Hirsh Fleisher, is scheduled for demolition this year.

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Cosmetics-only Renovation, Pt. 3: Rules Made to be Broken

November 18, 2016
Written by Bromley Davenport and Photography by

Breaking design rules during renovation is usually a "no-no"—but one retro feature needed a little extra help.

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Cosmetics-Only Renovation, Pt. 2: A Purist Mixes Styles

November 16, 2016
Written by Bromley Davenport and Photography by

Renovating doesn't necessarily call for the whole toolbox or trend articles. This homeowner keeps it simple.

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Cosmetics-Only Renovation, Pt. 1: A Colorful Opportunity in Philly

November 14, 2016
Written by Bromley Davenport and Photography by

What if you found a ranch so perfect that you hardly have to renovate its '50s features?

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Louis Kahn: A Light in the Darkest Place

October 20, 2016
Written by Elizabeth Delehanty

Revered as the most important architect of the last 60 years, some consider Kahn's architecture as so profound that it can change your life.

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One of a Kind, Pt. 3: Going Back to the Basics

October 7, 2016
Written by Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Photography by Jim Brown

With cosmetic touches finished, it is time to furnish the Wachs house—and that means looking to family and fleas.

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One of a Kind, Pt. 2: Freshening Up a Midcentury Residence

October 5, 2016
Written by Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Photography by Jim Brown

The new owners needed to do some work on the residence, and figure out what to do with the built-in dentist's office.

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