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Architecture + Renovation

Should you hire a professional for your renovation?

June 15, 2023
Written by Ian McMaster and Photography by Martin Vecchio

professional home renovation in Ann Arbor Michigan

Does your renovation require professional help? What factors should you consider as you decide? We posed these questions to Project Designer Carly Withers and Project Coordinator Catherine Fillmore of Forward…

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Schuur Wild, Pt.1: A Spontaneous Buy and Cautious Design

March 25, 2023
Written by Bromley Davenport and Photography by Jim Brown

A couple stumbles across their midcentury brick ranch—but the renovation and design process that ensued was anything but carefree.

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Schuur Wild, Pt.3: Pushing the Limits of Landscape

March 25, 2023
Written by Bromley Davenport and Photography by Jim Brown

A Portland couple tackled city fines and a grueling renovation process to bring their dream midcentury home's MCM landscape into fruition.

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Schuur Wild, Pt.2: The Crazy House on the Block

March 25, 2023
Written by Bromley Davenport and Photography by Jim Brown

When the Schuurs started bringing their midcentury home back to its former, funky glory, not everyone took kindly to the vision of their crazy house.

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Boston City Hall: A Controversial Brutalist Landmark

March 18, 2023
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image photography by Newton Court/CC-BY-SA-4.0.

If there is one building that divides Bostonians, it is the notorious Boston City Hall. This Brutalist structure looms imposingly over Boston City Hall Plaza, drawing both criticism and praise.…

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exterior of a mid century modern home located in central texas

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Soaking up the Sun in This Central Texas Home

February 19, 2023
Written by Rabekah Henderson and Photographed by Dror Baldinger, FAIA and Architect by Pax Chagnon

This new build seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces by utilizing an abundance of natural light and key MCM features. “Around here, this is fairly unique,” admits architect and builder…

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Carter Spark designed Streng Bros Home curb appeal

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Curb Appeal

Increase the curb appeal of your Mid Century Modern home

February 10, 2023
Written by Patricia Kline and Photography by Scott R. Kline

It’s time to increase the curb appeal of our Sacramento Carter Sparks designed, Streng Bros built home in Sacramento. In this article about our SacMod makeover we give tips on…

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