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Mid-Century Modern Houses

From Out of Date to

In Demand

Elizabeth Porterfield

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Modernism

Begins in Europe in early 20th century

Break from traditional precedents

Clean lines and surfaces, simplicity, lack of ornamentation

New materials, building techniques

Bauhaus Building in Dessau, Germany built 1925-26 www.bauhaus-dessau.de/english/home.html

http://www.bauhaus-dessau.de/english/home.html
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Leading into the Mid 20th Century

Depression and WWII

Returning GIs, baby boom, increased need for housing

FHA loans

Rise of the automobile

San Antonio Light June 4, 1950

San Antonio Light June 17, 1947

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Iconic Mid-Century Modern Houses

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Mid-Century Modest

• Mass produced • Unpretentious, small • Middle class homes

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Mid-Century Modern Architectural Features

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Irregular or Flat Rooflines

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Irregular or Flat Rooflines

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Minimal Ornamentation

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Plate Glass & Clerestory Windows

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Plate Glass & Clerestory Windows

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Contrasting Cladding Materials

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Decorative Screens & Accent Walls

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Wing Walls

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Garages and Carports

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Garages and Carports

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Open Floor Plans

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Working on your Mid-Century Home

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Steel Casement Windows

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Steel Casement Windows

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Steel Casement Windows

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Casement vs. Replacement

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Improving Energy Efficiency

• Wall insulation • Attic insulation/ventilation • Replace ductwork • Update electricity

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Original Finishes

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Original Finishes

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Kitchens

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Bathrooms

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Fixtures

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Front Doors

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Light on Landscaping

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Embrace the Mid-Century Modern

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Mid-Century Preservation Resources

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Mid Tex Mod

www.midtexasmod.blogspot.com

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Houston Mod

www.houstonmod.org

http://houstonmod.org/bldg_detail.asp?id=22&by=endangered&ss=2
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Palm Springs Modern Committee (PS ModCom)

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North Carolina Modernist Houses

www.trianglemodernisthouses.com

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Hollin Hills, VA

www.hollinhills.net

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Atomic Ranch

www.atomic-ranch.com

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Creve Coeur, MO

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Tucson, AZ

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Twentieth century modern dance

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Modern & Latest Architetural Designing & Construction of Homes / Houses Lahore Pakistan

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21st Century Architecture Beach Houses - Stephen Crafti

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Experiments in modern living : scientists' houses in Canberra, 1950

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6 December 2108 State Board for Historic Preservation ... · The Robinwood Historic District consists of 21 mid-century Modern houses erected as the centerpiece of a unified housing

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The 19th century traditional houses of the Banjar … 19th century traditional houses of the Banjar Islamic (Muslim) community: a display of power I. Marwoto Department of Archaeology,

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ITALIAN MID-CENTURY-MODERN SOFA BED · ITALIAN MID-CENTURY-MODERN SOFA BED BUR153 Italian, Mid-Century-Modern sofa bed fully refurbished and upholstered. Dimensions Width 190 cm Depth

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