Mad About Modern Homes

Designed by architect B. Atwood Skinner, this remodeled ranch house boasts stunning cantilevered front bedrooms that make the home appear to float above its site. There were some great original features like massive, poured-in-place concrete fireplace caps, red oak floors, solid cherry doors, and repurposed original wood paneling from the study that has found a new home in the master bath. A period-sensitive cantilevered addition mimics the original vision for the home, and added valuable space for a master bathroom and closet for the current owners.

Built in 1958, this L-shaped ranch began life as a Crosland model home. The original design included a dramatic wall of windows, which have been tied into the newly renovated interior. The original windows and header beam were duplicated in the addition for a seamless feel from old to new. The homeowner collects of midcentury furniture, artwork, and kitschy trinkets.

When the owners of this home purchased it in 2017, they immediately set to work on their “diamond in the rough.”  The 1965 home includes several distinctive midcentury features: horizontal windows; deep, overhanging eaves; a strong connection to the natural world; and one-story brick construction.

This was very cool – we also had a brand new land ark parked on a street to tour! Drake is the debut model from Land Ark RV. A fresh addition to the mobile typology, Land Arks emphasize natural light, energy efficiency, open living, four-season functionality and a simple, modern aesthetic. Black, corrugated steel siding on the exterior contrasts the white washed pine interior. The interior feels much larger than the footprint suggests with 10′ plus ceilings throughout and ample glazing. Land Arks’ trapezoidal shape creates a distinct visual, adds usable square footage and creates an expansive feel to the interior. I was obsessed with the Land Ark and may be changing my tune on riding around the country in an RV someday (which my husband is dying to do!)