by Susan Rissover | Sep 14, 2016 | ModArchitecture
middle aged face lift part 1 – the problem and the solutionOur house turned 60 this year! Hard to believe ‘futuristic’ Midcentury Modern homes are 50 – 70 years old, and like the rest of the baby boomer generation, they are showing their age and are often...
by Susan Rissover | May 20, 2016 | ModArchitecture
spotlight on architect john a. burdick Can you imagine finding a lovely lot in an established and extremely desirable neighborhood, hiring an architect known for modern designs, and building your dream home? These days it’s doubtful it could be done for under a...
by Susan Rissover | Jul 6, 2015 | ModArchitecture
back to the future…… As Arlen and I approach our 30th wedding anniversary this September, it is only natural to look back and reminisce. Not surprisingly, much has changed since we walked down the aisle in our finest 80’s attire. But the strange twists,...
by Susan Rissover | Mar 14, 2014 | ModArchitecture
another one bites the dust I write of this with a heavy heart, and after a long day and a glass of wine. The house that started my quest into Cincinnati Modern architecture was torn down today. I knew it was coming. The house was in terrible disrepair and...
by Susan Rissover | Nov 6, 2013 | ModArchitecture
building a dream (home) Sometimes I feel like we have created a monster, but maybe we are taking too much credit. Our mission has always been to promote and spread the word on Midcentury Modern architecture, and specifically our incredible MCM housing...
by Susan Rissover | Oct 25, 2012 | ModArchitecture
preservation vs. renovation, part 1 We like to think that we can preserve things forever. But as any homeowner knows, things break or lifestyles change and modifications are the only way to improve the quality of life. As our Midcentury housing stock passes the half...
