Did you know that after world war II the Lustron corporation manufactured prefabricated, porcelain steel-enameled homes, referred to as ‘America’s Modern Metal Marvel’? These postwar prefabs presented a solution for affordable housing, between 1948-1950, as well as a better quality of living for middle-class Americans. Continue reading →

Fallingwater needs no introduction. Perhaps any discussion on organic or classic architecture is incomplete without reference to this amazing piece of architecture. Designed for the Kaufmann family by renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, this beautiful house was built between 1936-1939 and as of today it is considered one of the greatest architectural achievements of the 20th century. Continue reading →

Designed by Spanish architects Joaquin Torres and Rafael Llamazares, this modular prefab offers a contemporary home, based on four models, a modern black and white color palette with a touch of color, and various options for customization. Continue reading →

A truly new way to live – that is what Zigloo.ca is all about. Located in Victoria B.C., Canada, this small company uses shipping containers as architectural building blocks; the benefits of which are lowering our carbon footprint, saving our forests and doing it affordably. We spoke with Keith Dewey, owner and designer of zigloo.ca, to find out more about the world of shipping container homes and CargoSpace Living. Continue reading →

Port-a-Bach is a holiday home made from a shipping container. It’s portable, secure, stylish, and can comfortably accommodate two adults and two children. How wonderful it is to just lay there, on the top bunk bed, read a book and enjoy the perfect indoor/outdoor flow. Continue reading →

This modern home has caught my eye. At first i was taken by the facade cut-outs, enhanced by the dark exterior made from stained black plywood panels, mounted in layers on a slowly grown pine framework. Later i discovered that the cut-out design, not only does it introduce light from several directions, it also allows the viewer to catch a glimpse of the different spaces of the house. Continue reading →

A couple of days ago i was lucky to discover a stunning, award-winning documentary called: “Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman”. The movie celebrates the life and career of Julius Shulman, one of the world’s greatest architectural photographers. Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, the movie is beautifully made, full of impressive visuals and graphics, interviews and behind the scenes look at photo shoots of some of the most unforgettable buildings and homes ever created. No doubt, this movie is going into my personal collection – a must-have for any fan of mid-century architecture and design. Continue reading →

Here is an award winning heritage project that included restoration, renovation, and new extensions for a charming 1916 timber beach bungalow. The architects sought to provide a solution to accommodate a family with four children, but with a minimal change to the original house. Continue reading →

Located in the Stockholm archipelago, this vacation home is minimalist and pure. I love the spacious open plan layout, large openings that bring in light and airiness as well as views in four directions, the roof light placed in the ridge, and the contrast between the dark exterior and bright interior. Continue reading →

When I first saw this house, i thought to myself: Heaven is indeed a place on earth. I mean, look at it. It has the most amazing location, surrounded by the Ku-ring-gai national Park, 25 km north of Sydney, Australia. Continue reading →