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Dallas Center for Architecture Walking Tour
I don’t think it specializes in Modern Architecture but they are offering walking tours of Architecture in Dallas. I think looking at all types of architecture is a good thing Modern or not. Plus walking is good for you. By February my knee should be in good walking order and I’ll be [...]
Oh my babies…
It’s been too long. Too long and no word. Just when things were getting interesting.
Well my career and life exploded at the end of last year. Spectacularly or not so spectacularly depending on your view point. I had to get some income coming in from a new source [...]
Quick update
I was dying of sinus attack yesterday so I actually am post-dating this. Hahaha. So much for a post a day.
However I was over at Urban Reserve today. They have moved their real estate firm to Joan Cole Real Estate and as part of that they got them a [...]
It’s that time again
I’ve been meaning to show some love over here for quite a while. What better way to get me off my duff, than NaBloPoMo or National Blog Posting Month. It’s where we try and write a post a day. I did it last year and it produced quite a bit of good [...]
National Trust for Historic Preservation Launches Modernism + Recent Past Initiative PR Notice
I don’t want to be a lackey and just pass on information in this space but this was a good one so without further ado, a straight cut and paste.
National Trust for Historic Preservation Launches Modernism + Recent Past Initiative
Initiative Will Partner with National and Local Organizations to Save Significant 20th Century Resources
The National Trust for Historic [...]
Wilkinson Residence Modern Home
I was on metafilter and saw this. This house is awesome to me with the stated goal:
“The client desired a house that felt as if it were isolated in the forest and that would allow him to hear the songs of birds.” says Robert Harvey Oshatz Architect on Wilkinson Residence.”
The detail of the house and [...]
Looky What I Found-Yummy Modern Furniture Again
Quick update – Sorry I have been absent. Things are afoot at my workplace and that means passionate writing has sadly taken a small backseat. Don’t think I don’t feel the familiar patter of little Modern Home feet kicking the back of my chair to get back writing. I will and the first order of [...]
Isamu Kenmochi Chair
Australian Chair Distributor: Youshiki
I saw this link from a friend of mine Dennis Convington. I don’t think he has a blog or I would link to him and give him some search juice but for now. LOOK AT THIS CHAIR.
This is from the site.
Designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Japan in 1961. The [...]
Updated Properties on DFW Modern Homes Map
Just wanted to let you know I added about ten or so properties on the DFW Modern Homes Map.
My dear friend Nicole drove me around Oak Cliff in and around Kessler Park and I showed her the homes that I had seen at the Modern Homes Tour last year. She pointed out quiet a few, [...]
Dallas Contemporary Art Museum-Wish! ‘09
In the interest of representing contemporary or modern arts in the Dallas community I wanted to give the Dallas Contemporary Art Museum a little shine. What is the Dallas Contemporary Art Museum? From their website:
“Dallas Contemporary presents art in a forum that cultivates artists,
ignites learning, and inspires the community. It is committed to
finding and exploring [...]