Having lived in Knoxville for four years, I have a pretty firm understanding of what most Tennessee residences look like. Most have undeniable character and many years of living have been seen in them. The newer construction typically follows with most of southern America with cookie cutter designs and upgrades to select from. This is [...]
When one thinks of modern, the word “toolbox” doesn’t usually come to mind as a keyword. Well, thanks to Bruce Roadcap Architecture that may very well change the way we think of work benches and man sheds. The “Toolbox” is a new covered parking, storage, and workbench space replacing a 1920′s single car garage for [...]
Atlanta architect Joseph Amisano, was a partner of the firm Toombs, Amisano, & Wells and his work defined the progressive period of post-WWII Atlanta. Born in New York City, Amisano went on to study at Pratt Institute, where he received his Bachelors (1940) and Masters of Architecture degrees (1941). His early practice was in the [...]
We’ve previously written about the very popular Mid-Century neighborhood in Atlanta – Northcrest – and it continues to attract those who appreciate these historic homes and wish to renovate and/or restore them. Northcrest is a large subdivision that was developed from the late 50′s through the mid 70′s. Over half of the homes are Mid [...]
Since moving into and renovating our own mid-century modern home over seven years ago (the renovation continues…), we have come to appreciate those within the Atlanta modern community. They have given us direction on everything from the proper building materials to use to information on the pioneering modern architects in our area. Of course, one [...]
The folks over at Design Milk featured this awesome modern Bed and Breakfast outside of Austin, Texas and we couldn’t resist sharing it here. Austin is fast becoming (if it isn’t already) a cutting edge design city and we southerners couldn’t be more proud! Kimber Cavendish and Vicki Faust knew that they wanted to open [...]
South Carolina archaeologists believe they might have unearthed the first octagonal house in the United States. The ruins were found last fall on the banks of the May River in the southern coastal town of Bluffton. A letter written in 1796 by a visitor mentions the octagonal house and helps date the structure. Archaeologists Heather [...]
The Texas Society of Architects recently featured an article by Michael S. Antenora (Principal of Antenora Architects, LLP in Austin) which focused on M.J. McNeal’s Ramp House in Austin. This beautiful modern gem certainly challenges conventional notices of southern living and, in fact, adds momentum to the modern movement that is sweeping the south. The [...]
Being a total novice and a newbie when it comes to modernism, I am coming across new facts every day regarding the quantity of modern structures we have in the south. Case in point, I was delighted to discover that one of Florida’s many distinctions includes housing the largest collection of buildings designed by Frank [...]
Another favorite blog of ours is “Contemporist” and they recently featured “Sky Cottage” in Memphis, Tennessee designed by Archimania. This is a truly stunning modern residence with heavy mid-century influences (as in another Archimania projects – i.e. the Memphis Visitor Center) noted via the white brick exterior and shape. The elongated fireplace is exceptional and [...]
