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To the front, the gardens are laid around a central lawn with a circling driveway which provides parking. There is also a garage for family cars.

The home’s original footprint, circular front driveway, and original brick facade were preserved.

As the midcentury era was winding down, architect George Smart was commissioned to design a low-slung brick and glass house at 2300 Timber Lane in Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood. The home would go on to serve as the clergy house for St. Luke’s United Methodist Church for 49 years.

Built in 1949, Byrdview is one of four residential homes designed by the famed midcentury architect William Pereira, known for his futuristic designs that include the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco.

The glazed facade is broken up by classic midcentury lines.

The rear view of the home.

In the entrance, a team with the general contracting firm Martha uncovered an abstract mural that Engels painted himself and then plastered over. He also made the geometric door handle. Simon speculates that Engels sourced the marble, found all over the house, from Expo ’58, after the pavilions had been dismantled.

Villa Engels, the home of the esteemed Belgian modernist Lucien Engels (1928–2016), was falling apart when its second owners bought it in 2013. Yet due to its heritage status, any changes they planned would have to be approved by the provincial preservation office. Engels completed the elongated, cantilevered residence in 1958, the same year he finalized the master plan for Expo ’58, the Brussels World’s Fair that famously featured the Atomium.

"The main forms were wrapped in stainless steel to reﬂect the landscape and create a colorful, shimmering, envelope," explain the architects on their website.

The home is surrounded by extensive gardens and mature trees.

The private estate is located off a country road just over one mile from the historic town center of Godalming, England.

The sprawling property has a strong connection to the outdoors.

The spacious backyard features mature trees, including avocado, that shade the home in the afternoon.

The home is like stepping into a time capsule.

The well-preserved midcentury home sits on a half-acre lot near the Knollwood Country Club in Granada Hills. The lot features a gorgeous outdoor space that includes a sprawling lawn, a covered patio, and a swimming pool and spa.

The outdoor space has been landscaped with synthetic turf, as well as drought-tolerant plants.

The flattop Eichler at dusk.

Beautifully renovated, the home has excellent curb appeal with low maintenance landscaping.

The first task at hand was to open up and vault the ceilings. The architects added floor-to-ceiling windows, which allowed the home to take full advantage of its amazing views.

Lovely lines and heaps of character make this midcentury property a true gem.