Friday Finds 7.31.09
Today is the last day of July and you know what that means...If you haven't yet sent in your submission to the Reburbia...
A Kansas Midcentury Designed by A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons Lists for $995K
Constructed by local builder Don Drummond in 1958, the post-and-beam residence maintains many original details, including its...
Schoolhouse’s Affordable Globe Pendant Is at Once Retro and Modern
Attractively priced at $319, the Luna Pendant is the perfect way to bring timeless globe lighting into your home.
Neutra For Sale
Following a close call for another Los Angeles showstopper designed by Richard Neutra, the 1955 Kronish House, a Bel Air home by...
Go Off-Grid Indefinitely in Bowlus’s New All-Electric Trailer for $310K
With its high-end solar-powered amenities, the Volterra promises to take you wherever you want to go, forever.
In Salt Lake City, a Sun-Drenched Loft in an Old Chocolate Factory Asks $1.55M
With 15-foot ceilings and a glass-walled bedroom, this updated apartment delivers light, airy spaces.
9 Vacation Rentals That Will Make You Want to Book a Flight to Hawaii
Whether you're looking for adventure, culture, or R&R, Hawaii has plenty to offer the modern traveler.
This Is the Last Home Ray Kappe Ever Designed—and It’s Now Up for Sale
Completed in March this year, the Palm Springs residence by the legendary late architect is asking $6,400,000.
A Chic Urban Retreat by Modernist Architect Lionel Morrison Asks $2.5M in Dallas
The design accommodates a grand oak tree and hides a backyard oasis behind an austere facade.
The Midcentury Modern Stunner From “Knives Out” Lists for $1.4M
Built in 1957 by Walter Pierce, the Hill House was featured as the home of Chris Evans’s character, Ransom Drysdale.
9 Palm Springs Retreats For Under $200 a Night
Whether you’re visiting Palm Springs Modernism Week from February 14-24 or just in the mood for a desert vacation, these hotels...
Actor Brendan Fraser’s Former Beverly Hills Home Is For Sale For $4.25 Million
Known for his starring roles in The Mummy and Encino Man, actor Brendan Fraser entered the spotlight again when his former home...
Plant Prefab and Alchemy Architects Launch Net Zero–Ready Prefabs Starting at $170K
The new lightHouse LivingHomes are Plant Prefab’s smallest modular dwellings to date.
One Man’s Tiny Home Acts as a Prototype in a Village for Those Who Lacked Housing
Before moving into the Community First! Village outside East Austin, Jesse Brown spent 30 years without a home.
Austin’s Community First! Village Unveils Affordable New Micro Homes
With a wood-clad interior and a butterfly roof, this compact home by Mckinney York Architects balances affordability,...
This Affordable Micro-Home Was Designed to Be Replicated for People Who Lack Housing
In Austin’s Community First! Village, Chioco Design shapes the prototype of a functional and welcoming 200-square-foot dwelling...
Two DIYers Erect an Off-Grid Cabin in the Canadian Rockies for Next to Nothing
Thanks to their savvy with salvaged materials and knack for bartering, Nathalie and Greg Kupfer constructed the micro-cabin for...
The Ultimate Guide to Frank Lloyd Wright
For everything you need to know about America’s most famous architect, consult this single archive of our top FLW coverage.
Damaged by Superstorm Sandy, a Fire Island Cottage is Rebuilt
Damaged by Superstorm Sandy, a Fire Island cottage is rebuilt to absorb, rather than resist, 
the hit of future floods.
The 11 Best Design Stores in NYC for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
Explore some of the best New York City spots to shop for design goods for everyone on your list.
This $1M Midcentury Stunner Just Hit the Market for the First Time in 50 Years
Designed by Harry Merritt, the Weil-Cassisi House is tucked away on a lush lot in Gainesville, Florida.
17 Kick-Ass Campers and Trailers You Can Rent From $45 a Night
From funky desert outposts to road-ready rentals, these camper vans and trailers are geared for adventure.
Budget Breakdown: An Oregon Retreat Revamped for $135K Channels Nautical Wes Anderson Vibes
In the tiny community of Cape Meares, a DIY couple turn an unassuming shingled house into a maritime-inspired getaway.
The Best Places to Buy Hotel-Quality Bedding That Won’t Break the Bank
On average, we spend about a third of our lives asleep. Shop our picks that make it time well spent.
One of Oklahoma City’s Most Extraordinary Midcentury Homes Seeks $1.4M
Architect Herb Greene crafted the 1962 Cunningham House with curvaceous forms, double-height interiors, and a showstopping brick...
A Post-and-Beam Dream Home Lists for $2.1M in Silver Lake
Perched high in the hills of Los Angeles, the 1960 residence comes with a bright-orange door, a sunken living room, and a...
In Upstate New York, a Revamped Midcentury Prefab Seeks $2.5M
The Deck House company built thousands of prefabricated homes across the East Coast, although only a handful remain in the Hudson...
Defining Good Design at Bulthaup
I'll be down in Los Angeles on Thursday to speak at the bulthaup showroom and wanted to alert all our Southern California readers...
The Vibes Are Pure Barcelona in This $2.5 Million L.A. Home
Inspired by Catalan design, this 3,100-square-foot house has barrel-vaulted ceilings, limewashed walls, and a Mediterranean-style...
Turning Simple Materials and Recycled Finds Into a New-Old New Orleans Home
An architecture family makes magic with everyday objects and a lot of creativity.
After a Multimillion-Dollar Reno, a San Francisco Live/Work Space Lists for $3.5M
Spanning over 3,100 square feet, the SoMa residence comes with a ground-level office, sleek amenities, and verdant patios.
A Midcentury Texas Home With Major Tree House Vibes Hits the Market for $2.5M
The 1963 residence is perched amidst the canopy of a wooded Dallas hillside.
This Ivy-Covered Sonoma Home Comes With a Cor-Ten Steel Guesthouse
The 26-acre property is listed at $3.4M—but luckily that includes 2.5 miles of hiking trails.
Bowlus Just Launched a Lighter, Less-Expensive Travel Trailer for $159K
The Heritage edition packs a lot of luxury into a compact space—and it’s equipped to venture off-grid for a week and a half at a...
A ’70s Beach House in Australia Goes From Basic to Breathtaking
Jost Architects used a blend of washed brick, concrete, and hardwoods to take the midcentury plan to its full potential.
Metal Screens Form a “Skin” Around This Revived ’80s-Built Home in Australia
The perforated panels shade the interiors of the brick residence, which is reimagined with terrazzo, cork floors, and a...

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