Saying ‘Goodbye’ to the Legacy of a Female Architectural Icon
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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Creative Renovation Outside the City of Brotherly Love
Love for MCM and the home's original architecture leads a renovation team to achieve stunning results from the inside out.
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10 Midcentury Modern Hotspots
These regions across the country host concentrations of Midcentury Modern homes, some in places you may not expect.
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Cosmetics-only Renovation, Pt. 3: Rules Made to be Broken
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
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
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
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
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
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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