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Collection by Todd Sigmier

Mid Century Modern

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The new glass doors are 96 x 80 feet.
The new glass doors are 96 x 80 feet.
The keyhole opening inspired the arched detail for the bookshelves.
The keyhole opening inspired the arched detail for the bookshelves.
Eric built a custom bookshelf for one side of the room, using the salvaged kitchen cabinets for the base and adding an arched detail that extends across the ceiling.
Eric built a custom bookshelf for one side of the room, using the salvaged kitchen cabinets for the base and adding an arched detail that extends across the ceiling.
The couple refreshed the paint on the porch, and added a new concrete walkway. Eric refinished the front door, while April installed cat-friendly landscaping.
The couple refreshed the paint on the porch, and added a new concrete walkway. Eric refinished the front door, while April installed cat-friendly landscaping.
The living room fireplace is mirrored on the outdoor one, sharing a chimney.
The living room fireplace is mirrored on the outdoor one, sharing a chimney.
A view of the entry before relandscaping had begun.
A view of the entry before relandscaping had begun.
All of the glazing along the house’s 95-foot-long western elevation can be opened to the out of doors.
All of the glazing along the house’s 95-foot-long western elevation can be opened to the out of doors.
“On a bright day, you have to wear sunglasses in here,” Mandolene says. A freestanding travertine-and-steel fireplace, open on all four sides, divides the living and dining areas.
“On a bright day, you have to wear sunglasses in here,” Mandolene says. A freestanding travertine-and-steel fireplace, open on all four sides, divides the living and dining areas.
The living room, with vintage furnishings by Harry Bertoia, Paul McCobb, and others, overlooks the heavily wooded site, which adjoins a protected watershed. Goddard and Mandolene replaced the original tile floor with a glossy coat of resin and restored the original ceiling.
The living room, with vintage furnishings by Harry Bertoia, Paul McCobb, and others, overlooks the heavily wooded site, which adjoins a protected watershed. Goddard and Mandolene replaced the original tile floor with a glossy coat of resin and restored the original ceiling.
In 1962, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architect Arthur Witthoefft won the AIA's highest honor for a home he built in the lush woods of Westchester County. Having fended off a developer's wrecking ball, Todd Goddard and Andrew Mandolene went above and beyond to make this manse mint again.
In 1962, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architect Arthur Witthoefft won the AIA's highest honor for a home he built in the lush woods of Westchester County. Having fended off a developer's wrecking ball, Todd Goddard and Andrew Mandolene went above and beyond to make this manse mint again.
The 4,200-square-foot home by Turkel Design balances top-quality natural materials and cutting-edge contemporary design with the ease of construction, expedited timeline, and cost benefits of prefab.
The 4,200-square-foot home by Turkel Design balances top-quality natural materials and cutting-edge contemporary design with the ease of construction, expedited timeline, and cost benefits of prefab.
This 1948 L.A. home has long been held by the same family, and it still has its original windows, built-ins, and fireplace.
This 1948 L.A. home has long been held by the same family, and it still has its original windows, built-ins, and fireplace.
The 1950s home rests on sprawling open space, offering a serene, private oasis all while being about a 30-minute drive to Downtown Denver.
The 1950s home rests on sprawling open space, offering a serene, private oasis all while being about a 30-minute drive to Downtown Denver.
The wide-ranging property includes a 7,000-square-foot residence, a detached guest cottage, and a pool.
The wide-ranging property includes a 7,000-square-foot residence, a detached guest cottage, and a pool.
The interior contrasts the dark exterior with white plaster, allowing natural light to disperse throughout the home.
The interior contrasts the dark exterior with white plaster, allowing natural light to disperse throughout the home.