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The Monogram Modern Home Tour 2015

In 2015, Dwell and Monogram teamed up to bring the Monogram Modern Home, a custom prefab designed by Chris Pardo for Method Homes, on a tour across the country. The first stop was Portland followed by Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin, Dallas, and Boston.

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The structure features blown-in-blanket walls and closed-cell spray foam for insulation. Ventilation is provided by Panasonic's WhisperGreen. Outside, the bamboo composite decking is from Zometek and the railings are AGS Stainless.
The structure features blown-in-blanket walls and closed-cell spray foam for insulation. Ventilation is provided by Panasonic's WhisperGreen. Outside, the bamboo composite decking is from Zometek and the railings are AGS Stainless.
The wall and floor tile in the bathroom is from Statements Tile. The fixtures are Kohler.
The wall and floor tile in the bathroom is from Statements Tile. The fixtures are Kohler.
In the kitchen, a Heath Ceramics backsplash is paired with Smith & Vallee walnut veneer cabients and a Caesarstone Blizzard countertop. A suite of stainless-steel Monogram appliances rounds out the space. Pictured are the French Door Refrigerator, an Advantium Oven and Electronic Convection Single Wall Oven, and an Induction Cooktop with a Glass Canopy Hood.
In the kitchen, a Heath Ceramics backsplash is paired with Smith & Vallee walnut veneer cabients and a Caesarstone Blizzard countertop. A suite of stainless-steel Monogram appliances rounds out the space. Pictured are the French Door Refrigerator, an Advantium Oven and Electronic Convection Single Wall Oven, and an Induction Cooktop with a Glass Canopy Hood.
The windows and doors by Western Window Systems are made of insulated glass with thermally broken aluminum frames, which help mitigate temperature changes. The interior paint is Gardenia by Benjamin Moore, and the hardwood floor is a European Ash from Kährs.
The windows and doors by Western Window Systems are made of insulated glass with thermally broken aluminum frames, which help mitigate temperature changes. The interior paint is Gardenia by Benjamin Moore, and the hardwood floor is a European Ash from Kährs.
The 825-square-foot structure is clad in AL13 aluminum rainscreen siding that can be cut-to-fit on site. "Because AL13 is a floating panel system, the panels can expand and contract as the temperature fluctuates without causing buckling or oil canning," David Gatringer of AL13 says. "Panel spacers and extrusions work together to create a rain screen, allowing any moisture to exit."
The 825-square-foot structure is clad in AL13 aluminum rainscreen siding that can be cut-to-fit on site. "Because AL13 is a floating panel system, the panels can expand and contract as the temperature fluctuates without causing buckling or oil canning," David Gatringer of AL13 says. "Panel spacers and extrusions work together to create a rain screen, allowing any moisture to exit."
The Monogram Modern Home is a prefab structure designed by Chris Pardo and manufactured by Method Homes.
The Monogram Modern Home is a prefab structure designed by Chris Pardo and manufactured by Method Homes.
Christopher's advice for entertaining in a small space? "Stay organized. Know your kitchen and its limitations, as well as where it excels. Work efficiently and quickly so clutter and disorganization doesn’t slow you down. Oh and have fun—cooking isn’t brain surgery, so enjoy your time in the kitchen and definitely be sure to get out of it and make time for your guests!"
Christopher's advice for entertaining in a small space? "Stay organized. Know your kitchen and its limitations, as well as where it excels. Work efficiently and quickly so clutter and disorganization doesn’t slow you down. Oh and have fun—cooking isn’t brain surgery, so enjoy your time in the kitchen and definitely be sure to get out of it and make time for your guests!"
"The Monogram induction range keeps a consistent, un-changing temperature that is unparalleled by any other cooktop I’ve worked on. This makes it perfect for maintaining a pot of oil for frying, especially at a social cocktail party where you need a lot of food fast and can’t risk losing the perfect temperature."
"The Monogram induction range keeps a consistent, un-changing temperature that is unparalleled by any other cooktop I’ve worked on. This makes it perfect for maintaining a pot of oil for frying, especially at a social cocktail party where you need a lot of food fast and can’t risk losing the perfect temperature."
"The Monogram appliances, designed for the speed and ease of cooking, allow you to depart the kitchen and socialize with guests. It was such a great feeling to be able to step away from the kitchen with confidence, knowing the reliability of the appliances at hand."
"The Monogram appliances, designed for the speed and ease of cooking, allow you to depart the kitchen and socialize with guests. It was such a great feeling to be able to step away from the kitchen with confidence, knowing the reliability of the appliances at hand."
"If you go to a restaurant that has an open-plan kitchen, you can almost instantly notice the flow of the kitchen," Christopher says. "Kitchens are a well-orchestrated dance. I feel that flow in the Monogram Modern Kitchen because the layout is just open enough that you can move seamlessly from the refrigerator, the sink, the stove, to the oven, and back to the counter to serve your guests."
"If you go to a restaurant that has an open-plan kitchen, you can almost instantly notice the flow of the kitchen," Christopher says. "Kitchens are a well-orchestrated dance. I feel that flow in the Monogram Modern Kitchen because the layout is just open enough that you can move seamlessly from the refrigerator, the sink, the stove, to the oven, and back to the counter to serve your guests."
"The Monogram Modern Home has just enough room for entertaining and functionality, which is what cooking is all about," Christopher says. "The open layout allows for guests to feel comfortable and at ease walking into my so-called 'workspace.'"
"The Monogram Modern Home has just enough room for entertaining and functionality, which is what cooking is all about," Christopher says. "The open layout allows for guests to feel comfortable and at ease walking into my so-called 'workspace.'"