Glenn Murcutt, a Pritzker Prize-winning architect, created the Magney House. It was designed to capture the sun, and it’s also called the Bingie Farm.
Tag: modern architecture
Twenty Years Old and Still Modern
Twenty years ago? That’s not so long. Except that someone born twenty years ago was a baby then and can now drive, serve in the military, and vote; and within a year, buy alcohol and marijuana. Although relatively unlikely with the current trends of Millennial and Gen Z homebuying, they could be buying a house, now. It was a different era, century, and millennium.
Origin of Usonian & Organic Design by Frank Lloyd Wright
Nearly everybody has heard of Frank Lloyd Wright. As one of the most iconic architects of the past century, his work can be found all across the country. Wright started […]
An Alexander Home: The Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most luxurious, most unique of the famous Alexander homes found in Palm Springs, the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway looks as though it was built for a king. Originally, […]
How Alexander Homes Changed Palm Springs Design Forever
Today Palm Springs is known for its midcentury modern homes. But it wasn’t always that way. In fact, the success of the midcentury modern style home’s success can be attributed […]
The Tiny House in Your Backyard: Accessory dwelling units are popping up across the NW
Guest Blog: Modern Architecture and Design Society (MA+DS) “Granny Flat.” “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU.)” Or in our neighbor to the north, Vancouver, the “Laneway Home.” Whatever you call it, small secondary […]