Collection by Amanda Grimes

Mid Mod Magic

A design dream team connects a 1980s dwelling to its spectacular site in Paradise Valley, Arizona
A design dream team connects a 1980s dwelling to its spectacular site in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Lutron Sivoia automatic roller shades in a custom valance were mounted to the window mullions, which were also painted Benjamin Moore “Wrought Iron.” The sofa is the Kasala Venice five-piece modular sofa tucked up against bespoke cabinetry by Beechtree Woodworks.
Lutron Sivoia automatic roller shades in a custom valance were mounted to the window mullions, which were also painted Benjamin Moore “Wrought Iron.” The sofa is the Kasala Venice five-piece modular sofa tucked up against bespoke cabinetry by Beechtree Woodworks.
A rare find designed by acclaimed architecture firm Crites and McConnell in 1965, the Kitzman House features floor-to-ceiling windows and a warm, cedar-paneled interior.
A rare find designed by acclaimed architecture firm Crites and McConnell in 1965, the Kitzman House features floor-to-ceiling windows and a warm, cedar-paneled interior.
The facade, composed primarily of frosted glass and concrete, is adorned with plants native to the warm Californian region.
The facade, composed primarily of frosted glass and concrete, is adorned with plants native to the warm Californian region.
The existing stone walls of Candlewood Lake House were painted a deep black and matched with a new standing-seam roof.
The existing stone walls of Candlewood Lake House were painted a deep black and matched with a new standing-seam roof.
The renovation didn’t change the structure of the home.
The renovation didn’t change the structure of the home.
Live like it’s 1955 in this immaculately preserved home by the Bauhaus-trained architect.
Live like it’s 1955 in this immaculately preserved home by the Bauhaus-trained architect.
RIC Design Build paid homage to the midcentury era and architect Alan McCullough’s legacy while making the house work for today.
RIC Design Build paid homage to the midcentury era and architect Alan McCullough’s legacy while making the house work for today.
To improve flow, Halsey and Levitt Halsey moved and modernized steps connecting the family room to the rest of the home.
To improve flow, Halsey and Levitt Halsey moved and modernized steps connecting the family room to the rest of the home.
The couple’s garden-style townhouse is one of nearly 200 units that Mies van der Rohe designed for Detroit’s middle class after World War II. Zac Cruse Construction assisted with their remodel.
The couple’s garden-style townhouse is one of nearly 200 units that Mies van der Rohe designed for Detroit’s middle class after World War II. Zac Cruse Construction assisted with their remodel.
The renovation opened the kitchen to the living space and added an island for increased prep and storage space.
The renovation opened the kitchen to the living space and added an island for increased prep and storage space.
Landscape company The Backyard was hired to enhance the outdoor spaces. Voids in the overhanging roof partially frame the mountain in the distance.
Landscape company The Backyard was hired to enhance the outdoor spaces. Voids in the overhanging roof partially frame the mountain in the distance.
Steve Jocz and Jessy Moss make the case that their 1960s home is a forgotten William F. Cody design.
Steve Jocz and Jessy Moss make the case that their 1960s home is a forgotten William F. Cody design.
The windows create a connection with nature uncommon in the middle of Austin. Biographer Lisa Germany described the apartments this way: "Hidden behind a conventional house on a remote street, the concrete block apartments held out Harris’s favorite surprise: a rich and private exposure to nature. Quiet and elegantly functional, they are among his best work."
The windows create a connection with nature uncommon in the middle of Austin. Biographer Lisa Germany described the apartments this way: "Hidden behind a conventional house on a remote street, the concrete block apartments held out Harris’s favorite surprise: a rich and private exposure to nature. Quiet and elegantly functional, they are among his best work."