Collection by Jonathan Simcoe

Mid Modern

Modern design from the mid-20th Century.


Freeman House, 1966. Architect, Gunnar Birkerts. Illustration by Michael Nÿkamp of mkn design.
Freeman House, 1966. Architect, Gunnar Birkerts. Illustration by Michael Nÿkamp of mkn design.
Alcoa Care Free Home, 1957. Architect, Charles Goodman. Illustration by Michael Nÿkamp of mkn design.
Alcoa Care Free Home, 1957. Architect, Charles Goodman. Illustration by Michael Nÿkamp of mkn design.

Risom House, 1967. Architect, Jens Risom. Illustration by Michael Nÿkamp of mkn design.
Risom House, 1967. Architect, Jens Risom. Illustration by Michael Nÿkamp of mkn design.
Flatstone Carlee Straight Home, 1959. Architects, Obryen & Knapp for Albert Builders. Mounted on a 8” x 8” frame, black matte and signed as an A/P (artist proof). Illustration by Michael Nÿkamp of mkn design. I have several of this letter press print for sale. Contact me if interested. – michael@mkn-design.com
Flatstone Carlee Straight Home, 1959. Architects, Obryen & Knapp for Albert Builders. Mounted on a 8” x 8” frame, black matte and signed as an A/P (artist proof). Illustration by Michael Nÿkamp of mkn design. I have several of this letter press print for sale. Contact me if interested. – michael@mkn-design.com
Seeking an escape from bustling city life, a Manhattan couple embarks on a renovation in the verdant Hudson Valley.
Seeking an escape from bustling city life, a Manhattan couple embarks on a renovation in the verdant Hudson Valley.
Dow Chemical put Midland on the map, but architect and local scion Alden B. Dow made it the most modern town in Michigan. Dow’s masterpiece is undoubtedly his home and studio in Midland. Designed in 1933 to be built in stages, the sprawling manse seems to rise out of a pond, its green copper roof and bright-white, geometric form seemingly birthed by the landscape. It’s a nearly perfect evocation of a guiding Dow dictum, “Gardens never end, and buildings never begin.”
Dow Chemical put Midland on the map, but architect and local scion Alden B. Dow made it the most modern town in Michigan. Dow’s masterpiece is undoubtedly his home and studio in Midland. Designed in 1933 to be built in stages, the sprawling manse seems to rise out of a pond, its green copper roof and bright-white, geometric form seemingly birthed by the landscape. It’s a nearly perfect evocation of a guiding Dow dictum, “Gardens never end, and buildings never begin.”
The drafting room is austere, though well lit and full of impressive joinery.

Photo by: Balthazar Korab
The drafting room is austere, though well lit and full of impressive joinery. Photo by: Balthazar Korab
Marin County Civic Center (1957, San Rafael, California). Wright's design for the Marin County Civic Center blends into the surrounding hills, and even bridges over two with a series of arches.
Marin County Civic Center (1957, San Rafael, California). Wright's design for the Marin County Civic Center blends into the surrounding hills, and even bridges over two with a series of arches.
Distinguished as the only home in Houston designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this masterpiece is an art collector's paradise. Ideal for both casual living and grand entertaining, this private residence features multiple art galleries, high ceilings, geothermal temperature system and the original built-in furniture.
Distinguished as the only home in Houston designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this masterpiece is an art collector's paradise. Ideal for both casual living and grand entertaining, this private residence features multiple art galleries, high ceilings, geothermal temperature system and the original built-in furniture.
Reopening Friday, February 13th, 2015: For one night only, the City of Los Angeles and the Barnsdall Art Park Foundation will open Hollyhock House for self-guided tours for 24 hours, starting at 4:00 pm on February 13th. The admission fee will be waived for the first night through 11am on February 14, 2015.
Reopening Friday, February 13th, 2015: For one night only, the City of Los Angeles and the Barnsdall Art Park Foundation will open Hollyhock House for self-guided tours for 24 hours, starting at 4:00 pm on February 13th. The admission fee will be waived for the first night through 11am on February 14, 2015.
Hollyhock House (1918, Los Angeles, California). This residence, the architect's first commission in Southern California, revolves around a central patio and contains multiple rooftop terraces.
Hollyhock House (1918, Los Angeles, California). This residence, the architect's first commission in Southern California, revolves around a central patio and contains multiple rooftop terraces.
Taliesin West (1938, Scottsdale, Arizona). Wright experimented with architectural techniques on his winter home and studio over the course of two decades. He developed a stone masonry out of boulders and rocks found around the site. The property houses the offices of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation; the resident staff and students who live and work at Taliesin and Taliesin West; and the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture.
Taliesin West (1938, Scottsdale, Arizona). Wright experimented with architectural techniques on his winter home and studio over the course of two decades. He developed a stone masonry out of boulders and rocks found around the site. The property houses the offices of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation; the resident staff and students who live and work at Taliesin and Taliesin West; and the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture.
After a two year long renovation, the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Emil Bach House will soon be open to the public. Curbed Chicago took a full tour of the thoughtful renovation. Photo by Nicholas James
After a two year long renovation, the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Emil Bach House will soon be open to the public. Curbed Chicago took a full tour of the thoughtful renovation. Photo by Nicholas James
Fallingwater is being interpreted by Tyler Stout, whose most recent screen print was a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the movie True Romance. “Stylistically, his interpretation is going to be really unique, really interesting,” says Hashimoto.
Fallingwater is being interpreted by Tyler Stout, whose most recent screen print was a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the movie True Romance. “Stylistically, his interpretation is going to be really unique, really interesting,” says Hashimoto.
This view of the back of the Dow Home gives a much better sense of the scope of the place and how inviting the landscape into every element of the design was so critical to Dow.

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This view of the back of the Dow Home gives a much better sense of the scope of the place and how inviting the landscape into every element of the design was so critical to Dow. Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!
Here's an interior of the Ashmun house with its floating mezzanine and ample natural light.
Here's an interior of the Ashmun house with its floating mezzanine and ample natural light.
The Dow Test House (Carras House).
The Dow Test House (Carras House).
The Whitman House.
The Whitman House.

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