by Susan Rissover | Jan 31, 2011 | ModArchitecture
i brake for breeze blocks Those who read our blog know that I am fascinated by decorative concrete block screen walls (breeze blocks). There are several good examples in town – and one on its way down, we think – so I thought I would take this time to give them a...
by Susan Rissover | Jan 5, 2011 | ModArchitecture
the artistry of richard t. calef Many cities with large tract developments of MCM homes have a few different floor plans and elevations repeated throughout the neighborhoods. Not in Cincy! With the exception of the Pease kit homes (the George Nelson Shorewood...
by Susan Rissover | Aug 23, 2010 | ModArchitecture
a life well lived A couple of weeks ago, we lost one of the great ones, Architect and designer extraordinaire Abrom Dombar. Abe designed our first house, a fabulous usonian ranch in Paddock Hills. I can honestly credit his kindness and generosity in talking the time...
by Susan Rissover | Aug 4, 2010 | ModArchitecture
streamlining an art moderne (the final chapter) All of the last minute details have come together and the house is finally ready! Being the modern geek that I am, check out some of my favorite modern touches in these photos: And because I...
by Susan Rissover | Jul 26, 2010 | ModArchitecture
streamlining an art moderne (part 6) The Art Moderne is really taking shape and all of the little details I have been sweating are coming together one by one. The inside is just about finished and we took the first load of ‘staging’ furniture over today....
by Susan Rissover | Jul 14, 2010 | ModArchitecture
streamlining an art moderne (part 5) I spent a few sleepless nights trying to envision how we could finish the edges of the cork flooring with our radius curved walls. It’s no wonder these concrete houses were all carpeted! But I knew some sort of permanent...
