Collection by Terese Tacklind
The open-plan home’s core is the towering chimney—clad in the same double-long, thin bricks that sheathe the Kolumba museum in Cologne, Germany. It holds three fireplaces, a conventional oven, and a pizza oven; all vent into three distinct flues, emerging from the chimney as their own kind of architectural statement. Inside, life revolves around the brick chimney, which the architect surrounded with a concrete counter that wraps from the kitchen to the living area. The stools are vintage.
The open-plan home’s core is the towering chimney—clad in the same double-long, thin bricks that sheathe the Kolumba museum in Cologne, Germany. It holds three fireplaces, a conventional oven, and a pizza oven; all vent into three distinct flues, emerging from the chimney as their own kind of architectural statement. Inside, life revolves around the brick chimney, which the architect surrounded with a concrete counter that wraps from the kitchen to the living area. The stools are vintage.
When current homeowner Joseph Amory purchased 3322 Ocotea Street in 2014, the 1959 residence’s midcentury plan had been corrupted. Undaunted, Amory enlisted In Situ Studio to modernize the 3,400-square-foot dwelling while preserving its midcentury roots.
When current homeowner Joseph Amory purchased 3322 Ocotea Street in 2014, the 1959 residence’s midcentury plan had been corrupted. Undaunted, Amory enlisted In Situ Studio to modernize the 3,400-square-foot dwelling while preserving its midcentury roots.
The 1955 residence is centrally located in the small city of Odessa, Texas. While it appears to be modest in size from street-view, the home offers 4,055 square feet of interior space.
The 1955 residence is centrally located in the small city of Odessa, Texas. While it appears to be modest in size from street-view, the home offers 4,055 square feet of interior space.
Recently listed in Bayside, Wisconsin, this renovated midcentury property comprises two detached structures—a two-bay garage and a barrel-vaulted house—connected by a central patio. A pass-through between the garages is punctuated by a large tree growing in the middle.
Recently listed in Bayside, Wisconsin, this renovated midcentury property comprises two detached structures—a two-bay garage and a barrel-vaulted house—connected by a central patio. A pass-through between the garages is punctuated by a large tree growing in the middle.
Like what you see? Casa Mariposa can even come fully furnished.
Like what you see? Casa Mariposa can even come fully furnished.
The front facade features the original fenestration design, including a row of casement windows and a series of translucent panels near the main entrance.
The front facade features the original fenestration design, including a row of casement windows and a series of translucent panels near the main entrance.
The Green Residence was designed in 1936 by Alden B. Dow, a prominent architect based in Midland, Michigan. "The home sits on perhaps the most serene little street in town,” says listing agent Badger Beall. “It offers privacy, yet open views to the Midland Country Club course.”
The Green Residence was designed in 1936 by Alden B. Dow, a prominent architect based in Midland, Michigan. "The home sits on perhaps the most serene little street in town,” says listing agent Badger Beall. “It offers privacy, yet open views to the Midland Country Club course.”
Another view of the front facade shows the green roof that tapers into the yard at each end. Sedum, a low-maintenance grass was installed along the roof by Sweden-based Veg Tech.
Another view of the front facade shows the green roof that tapers into the yard at each end. Sedum, a low-maintenance grass was installed along the roof by Sweden-based Veg Tech.
This two-story corner residence is one of approximately fifty units that Le Corbusier designed for Quartiers Modernes Frugès in Pessac, France.
This two-story corner residence is one of approximately fifty units that Le Corbusier designed for Quartiers Modernes Frugès in Pessac, France.
The open-plan living/dining/cooking area is positioned along the south side to take advantage of the expansive glass wall. Exposed concrete surfaces store excess thermal energy and help regulate the interior temperature.
The open-plan living/dining/cooking area is positioned along the south side to take advantage of the expansive glass wall. Exposed concrete surfaces store excess thermal energy and help regulate the interior temperature.
Designed in 1980, the partially sunken Sunburst Residence keeps a low profile—and a low carbon footprint.
Designed in 1980, the partially sunken Sunburst Residence keeps a low profile—and a low carbon footprint.
The home exterior was recently sandblasted and painted with a ship-grade, high-gloss industrial paint.
The home exterior was recently sandblasted and painted with a ship-grade, high-gloss industrial paint.
The vaulted tongue-and-groove ceiling and brick fireplace have both been painted white, a choice that further brightens the open-plan living space.
The vaulted tongue-and-groove ceiling and brick fireplace have both been painted white, a choice that further brightens the open-plan living space.
When Wexler and Harrison’s steel homes first hit the market in 1962, they were competitively priced between $13,000 and $17,000. Shown above is Steel House #2.
When Wexler and Harrison’s steel homes first hit the market in 1962, they were competitively priced between $13,000 and $17,000. Shown above is Steel House #2.
Knob Modern, helmed by Amy Beaumont, renovated this 1964 cookie-cutter home in Tempe with an eye toward making the two-bedroom, two-bath home "stand out from the rest.
Knob Modern, helmed by Amy Beaumont, renovated this 1964 cookie-cutter home in Tempe with an eye toward making the two-bedroom, two-bath home "stand out from the rest.

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