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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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Step Inside a Retro Palm Springs Getaway

January 25, 2023
Written by Lauren Hofer and Photography by Chad Mellon

Palm Springs gave one couple a love for all things mod and helped them curate a dreamy time-capsule vacation home.

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Zippity Zook, Pt. 1: Transatlantic TLC

January 19, 2023
Written by Jay Strongman + Julienne Davis and Photography by Jim Brown

This story of across-the-pond romance stars a 1952 Zook home and the help it needed to reach the homeowners' long-anticipated vision.

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Zippity Zook, Pt. 2: From Fixer-Upper to Dream

January 19, 2023
Written by Jay Strongman + Julienne Davis and Photography by Jim Brown

With the home finally theirs, two homeowners tackle the renovation of their beautiful 1952 R. Harold Zook home in Southern California.

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Zippity Zook, Pt. 3: Details Make Home, Sweet Home

January 19, 2023
Written by Jay Strongman + Julienne Davis and Photography by Jim Brown

A move from Chelsea, U.K., to Southern California is finally complete with a look at the small touches that make this Zook house a home.

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The kitchen's custom wood cabinets and white cubed wall tiles.

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Old Meets New in this Clever Modern Kitchen Remodel

January 13, 2023
Written by Jillian Chapman and Photography by Bret Gum

Magic is made when personal style and mid century spunk come together. See how this couple's custom design scheme completes their perfect MCM home!

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Architecture + Renovation

What to expect when working with an architect

January 5, 2023
Written by Christine DeNatale

Spoiler alert: Working with an architect can make the entire process of a home remodel, addition or reconstruction easier. So, you want to change up your home, and you plan…

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Boston City Hall: A Controversial Brutalist Landmark

Soaking up the Sun in This Central Texas Home

Increase the curb appeal of your Mid Century Modern home

Step Inside a Retro Palm Springs Getaway

Zippity Zook, Pt. 1: Transatlantic TLC

Zippity Zook, Pt. 2: From Fixer-Upper to Dream

Zippity Zook, Pt. 3: Details Make Home, Sweet Home

Old Meets New in this Clever Modern Kitchen Remodel

What to expect when working with an architect

Modernism Week 2023

15 MCM Outdoor Gardening Supplies and Decor

Mod Curb Appeal: 10 Favorite Picks

Retro Jell-O Recipes that Actually Taste Good

Retro Dinnerware for a Mid Century Thanksgiving

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