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empire state of mind

Jul 19, 2022 | ModTourism

We recently found ourselves poking around Albany, NY while there for the wedding of our nephew Jason and his bride, Michaela. Our daughter Kirsten’s modern spidey sense and our quest for architourism led us to the brutalist New York State Cultural Education Center...

modern in the snow

Feb 5, 2014 | ModLife

a snow day photo essay by tenley rissover featured publications research + articles thesis on the work of architect james (jim) alexander melissa marty, 2002 benjamin dombar various sources abrom dombar various sources woodie garber various sources rudy hermes...

the farnsworth experience

Jan 5, 2014 | ModTourism

Architourism has become a favorite pastime of ours. One day soon, when we are ‘empty nesters,’ we will take our much anticipated trip to Palm Springs for Modernism Week. Until then, there are plenty of destinations within driving distance of Cincy. Last summer, we...

some more of our favorite things – 2013 edition

Nov 13, 2013 | ModObjects

With Hanukkah extra early this year and Christmas right around the corner, it's time to get in the holiday spirit. And that means it's time for our annual 'Favorite Things' list. I am a sucker for good, modern design. I believe I was born this way. I also...

building a dream (home)

Nov 6, 2013 | ModArchitecture

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 inventory in Cincinnati. The...

you can’t always get what you want…

Oct 1, 2013 | ModObjects

but if you try sometimes well you just might findyou get what you need I have to keep reminding myself that form truly does follow function. I tried for years to find vintage looking (if not actual vintage) faucets for our 4 obsolete (but still in great condition)...

the great faucet dilemma

Sep 5, 2013 | ModObjects

When we bought our home 16 years ago, there were several changes or additions that had been made to the house that simply had to go. Icky light fixtures, peel and stick floors in the bathrooms, beige plush carpet. You know, the stuff that just does not deserve...