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the OG masters

Jun 10, 2023 | ModLife

In 1997, we bought an architect’s own house. Admittedly, it had some water demons that we spent the next 15 or so years solving. We now have the ability to meld midcentury modern style with 21st century materials like improved drainage systems, sump pumps and high...

we found the ‘Wright’ buyer!

Mar 1, 2019 | ModMarket

#theBOULTERhouse by Frank Lloyd Wright sold in 1 day for $55,000 over asking price. Sale price was $750,000. featured publications research + articles thesis on the work of architect james (jim) alexander melissa marty, 2002 benjamin dombar various sources abrom...

cincy modernism weekend

Feb 18, 2019 | ModHappenings

Cincinnati's version of MODERNISM WEEK is the annual 20th Century Cincinnati Show Weekend. It is a pilgrimage of sorts where people from all over the midwest and dealers from all over the country to converge at the Sharonville Convention Center the last weekend of...

cincinnati the ‘wright’ way

Jan 15, 2019 | ModArchitecture

BIG NEWS in Cincinnati this week with our **coming soon** listing of #theBOULTERhouse by the master of 20th Century architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright. But Wright's influence on the Cincinnati built environment goes far beyond the 3 local homes that bear his signature...

cincinnatimodern’s favorite things – part VIII

Nov 15, 2018 | ModObjects

When the dog bitesWhen the bee stingsWhen I'm feeling sadI simply remember my favorite thingsAnd then I don't feel so badWe hope you have the time to sit back this holiday season, relax with loved ones, and reflect on what truly makes you happy. One thing that makes...

pimp my house

Aug 29, 2018 | ModLife

One of the many and varied perks of living in a Midcentury Modern home is that from time to time you may be asked to host location shoots. Over the past few years, we’ve had crews shoot pharmaceutical ads, knitting catalogs, and stylized food in our house. Our house...

in the beginning, part 3

Jul 30, 2018 | ModLife

Part 2 left off with the mention of a fateful moving sale. But before I tell that story, let me give a little more context.I was born in 1962, which, in my opinion was the pinnacle year of good design (just watch The Jetsons or the Dick VanDyke Show and tell me I...