Midland, MI Zonta Homewalk Celebrates Mid-Century Modern Architecture

Midland Celebrates the Season Mid-Century Modern Style
36th Annual Zonta Homewalk
Jackson B. Hallett Design
William Broucek - 1907 Sylvan Lane
Designed by Jackson Hallett in 1963 for the Philip Murdoch family, the house sits quietly atop a
wooded hill. All rooms have large windows. The home’s entrance is protected by a beautiful,
cantilevered balcony. Philippine Mahogany is used throughout the home. The living room is centered
around a brick fireplace. Opposite the fireplace, the ceiling is lowered and the wall recessed with
built-in indirect lighting. The entire south wall of the living room is lined with floor to ceiling windows.
The windows continue into the dining room and wrap around all the way to the wood-framed glass
door that leads to the screened porch. The galley-style kitchen leads to an eating area and work
station. The bedroom portion of the house, located to right of the living room entrance, consists of
two original bedrooms, two original bathrooms, a study and newer master bedroom. The study is
placed next to the living room with a built in desk and floating shelves. Three sliding panels, placed
above the desk can be opened to incorporate into the living room. The two original bedrooms on
this level feature wonderful built-in cabinetry and doors to the balcony, each are gracious in size,
especially for a Hallett designed home. The master bedroom is spacious and features a private deck
and two adjoining walls of glass. The lower level of the home features two wonderful entertaining
areas that are separated by a free-standing fireplace in addition to a fourth bedroom.