by Susan Rissover | Jul 6, 2023 | ModArchitecture, ModObjects
spotlight series: formica (my life in laminate) spotlight series: midcentury materials, brands & accoutrement chapter 2 – formica In 1967, my parents decided their growing family needed more space, and they purchased a building lot in Lincoln Woods, a brand...
by Susan Rissover | Feb 3, 2023 | ModArchitecture
yes, Pease! At cincinnatimodern we are fans of midcentury design in many forms. One thing that fascinates us is the post war/ baby boom version of pre-fab housing. Instead of cookie cutter traditional homes, several local Ohio companies came up with their versions...
by Susan Rissover | Oct 8, 2022 | ModArchitecture
spotlight series: vitrolite (pigmented structural glass) spotlight series: midcentury materials, brands & accoutrement chapter 1 – vitrolite It’s not just the time that makes the look of a particular era. It’s as much the slate of materials available as it...
by Susan Rissover | Mar 6, 2021 | ModArchitecture
hometown hero hans nuetzel Hans Nuetzel is one of the Cincinnati’s most notable modern/contemporary architects, but still a bit of a mystery to me because I never had the pleasure of meeting him. I always thought there would be more time. Probably because his...
by Susan Rissover | Aug 2, 2019 | ModArchitecture
we heart architects What an architect means to us?! Where do I start? I found this little nugget during a deep dive researching Richard Peacock, the original designer of our Clifton listing at 843 Clifton Hills Terrace. 1965. A time when good design was valued....
by Susan Rissover | Apr 29, 2019 | ModArchitecture
don scholz & the american dream We’ve all heard of California builder Joseph Eichler and his California Ranches with walls of glass & courtyards – mostly modest homes in sought after California neighborhoods that have surged in popularity in recent...
