Old Towne Orange After Dark—Planning Your Perfect Night
At night, the walkable nature of Old Towne Orange makes it the perfect spot for drinking and dining. With a wide assortment of restaurants and watering holes packed into a relatively small area,...
View ArticleCase Study House #6 “Omega” and Case Study House #13 “Alpha”: Neighborhoods...
Neutra’s “Alpha” and “Omega” are the exception. Next up in the series, we’ll take a look at how his elaborate narrative of imaginary clients introduced modern architecture to the traditional neighborhood.
View Article“We ‘Just Knew’” – A Couple Finds Their MCM Dream Home
The perfect home was waiting for Alyssa and Barnaby in peaceful, family-oriented South Orange County suburbia. The home just needed their special touch to make it all theirs – and they were up for the...
View ArticleCase Study House #8: A Masterpiece in Modernism
Up next in the series, let’s take a look at the most widely recognized Case Study Home, and one of the most influential landmarks of modern architecture. Perched atop a 150foot cliff in the Pacific...
View ArticleA Neutra Gem in Huntington Beach – Central Library
Surf City USA boasts one of the most stunning Neutra designs in existence, the Huntington Beach Central Library. The late modern multi-level structure was designed by Richard and Dion Neutra...
View ArticleCase Study House #9: Modernist Architecture as a Social Setting – The...
Built on a bluff above the Pacific in 1950, the Entenza House is considered the twin of the Eames House in terms of structure and building materials. But, the similarities stop there. The Eames house...
View ArticleMinimalism and other Mid Century Modern components
Mid Century Modern landscapes seem simple. So, why is that minimalism seems to play so well in other MCM components but so many times, when it comes to landscaping, instead of “spartan” and “clean” it...
View Article“I don’t think you’re ever done” – A Couple Remodels Their MCM Dream Home
Alyssa and Barnaby completed a huge remodel in their newly purchased Dean Brother’s late mid-century modern home and the results are stunning. They now can say they have their "MCM Dream Home"! When we...
View ArticleCase Study House #10: MidCentury Home Restoration in Pasadena
Next up, let's take a look at Case Study House #10. Although it wasn't commissioned by Arts and Architecture, the house was included upon its completion in 1947 to maintain continuity in the program’s...
View ArticlePreserving Neutra in Orange County
Mid-century modern Architect Richard Neutra’s work spans the world with many of his building situated in Los Angeles. The design legend also left his mark in Orange County. Although some of his...
View ArticleRemodeling Modern in Orange County
Modern home enthusiasts have many things to get excited about these days, with the ever-increasing public interest in MCM design and style. The Orange County home market has benefited from this surge...
View ArticleAwesome 80s (yes, 80s) Chris Abel Home
We don’t feature a lot of homes from 1980s on our blog. We’re not snobs, but the fact of the…
View ArticleQuick Take: Right-sized Living, Mansion-sized Style
I like the little things. The ones where the details are exactly right. And that’s what appeals to me most…
View ArticleQuick Take: Affordable House in Anaheim (
If you’ve been on the sidelines…this is the house that make you leap onto the field. This home might be…
View ArticleCase Study House #16: Design in Duplicate
Let’s take a look at a house that architect Rodney Walker never imagined would end up as part of the Case Study Program in the first place. Walker designed the house as his own family home, and it...
View ArticleHave A Happy Mid-Century Modern Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for a mid-century modern home. MCM residences undeniably instill a feeling of togetherness. Family…
View ArticleSo You’ve Got a Pink Bathroom, Now What?
Most homebuyers do not go looking for houses with pink bathrooms. First sight of such a bathroom typically results…
View ArticleCliff May’s Influence on Other MCM Builders in Orange County
Cliff May homeowners in Orange County have a lot to be proud of. Their homes are iconic due to…
View ArticleCase Study House #17: Mid-Century Modern Meets Hollywood Kitch
Up next in the series, let’s take a look at architect Craig Ellwood’s “Hoffman House,” built as Case Study…
View ArticleRetro Goodie Round Up at the Anaheim ReStore
The Habitat for Humanity OC ReStore thrift shops are treasure troves for great, functional home goods. Every time I stop by to browse I notice a good collection of unique, retro pieces. I enjoy picking...
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