Penthouse West crowns a 1968 office block in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with a glass-box home and restored Modernist bones. Powerhouse Company leads the conversion, turning a neglected address into a layered apartment building capped by their own family penthouse. The project pairs engineering finesse with a lush material palette, drawing on Midcentury Modern cues and post-war Rotterdam finishes to frame long skyline views while bringing the building’s original character back into focus.
Foothill Terrace sits in Austin, United States, as a house shaped by continuity and careful change. Furman + Keil Architects return to their 2002 work for a 2021 remodel and additions that respect a midcentury lineage while embracing current living. The result threads new rooms and finishes through an existing rhythm, carrying the exposed structure from interior to garden and back again.
Set along the shoreline in Minnesota, Lakeside Modern is a 7,400-square-foot (686-square-meter) residence designed by PKA Architecture to redefine private living while maximizing lake views. Positioned discreetly from the road yet seamlessly open to the water, its design caters to a family seeking a home for both summer and year-round vacations, transforming the space into an inviting retreat filled with familial warmth and collaboration with Martha Dayton Design.
Centerfield Studio has completed its first home redesign in Portland, Oregon’s Northeast neighborhood. Originally built in 1958 by Peacock Construction, Fernwood is a two-story house set into a hillside. Centerfield Studio focused on minimizing the home’s original negative aspects while preserving its classic features, such as the gently sloping roofline.
When the Disbrow Iannuzzi-designed Sodon Lake House in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, was revived in 2021, the owners sought to infuse the midcentury modern home with the light and energy of Venice Beach. With a thoughtful renovation focused on sustainability and durable materials, the 5,300-square-foot residence now offers a cozy, art-filled haven for the family of four.
Discover the Lakeshore Residence: a testament to midcentury modern elegance by Cast Architecture, strategically situated in Lake Forest Park, WA. This lakefront house, designed in 2022, offers a serene retreat with thoughtful reorganization and additions that accentuate breathtaking views of Lake Washington and the iconic Mt. Rainier.
Embrace a life where work, play, and inspiration coexist, enhanced by a tapestry of natural materials and a palette that reflects the tranquil lakeside setting.
Experience the magnificent transformation of the Warton Residence, a three-story house in Perth, Australia. Carefully curated by Cast Studio in 2022, this contemporary house retains the charm of its 1960s roots.
Set in the serene vicinity of South Cottesloe beach, the home, once a beige brick ‘renovator’s delight’, has been reinvented into a coastal gem, thoughtfully blending privacy and the luxury of natural light.
Unveiling the transformative essence of Point B Design Group‘s masterful restoration, the Far West Residence in Austin, Texas, artfully melds original mid-century modern aesthetics with modern sensibilities.
Originating from 1968, this charming brick house, located in a city renowned for its vibrant cultural scene, underwent a thoughtful renovation in 2020 that innovatively embraced its architectural heritage. A kitchen expansion, structural adaptations, and tasteful contrast between original brick and fresh drywall illustrate Point B’s commitment to age-in-place enhancements and accessibility.
Enjoy this tour through a blend of yesteryears’ charm and today’s vibrant, welcoming style.
