Eminent realtors like Jennifer Hibbard and Ross Cobb have to say that the homes of the mid-century are often by the word of mouth and mostly are priced at a rate, which is 20% higher, the houses of the ranch. In some areas, these house owners are convinced that they are the owners of the coolest homes. These 40-year-old houses have devotees appreciating the old designs. They also hike the prices of the homes, which have been designed by the local architects. These houses are being restored to its original condition but with upgrades and additions, which are contemporary.
Mid-century homes, unlike the international style, are much more organic and informal. The architecture is very simplistic and has a close integration with nature. These homes have ample windows and the floor plans are open for they had an intention of making the interior space opened up. They gave much importance to the functions keeping in mind the needs of the average families of the houses. Some of these houses are extremely difficult to heat or cool but there have been constructions with passive solar features as a compensation for their large windows made of glass. The well-known designers of the mid-century homes are, Palaver Aalto, Al Beadle, William Burgess, Chris Choate, Edward Dart, Charles and Ray Eames, Craig Ellwood, Albert Frey, Mendel Glickman etc.
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These modern homes are a recent craze in many parts of the country with the growing demand for this architecture. To these people possession of such homes area like a dream, come true. They are situated all over the country. One can easily make out a mid century style architecture because of their style that is characterized by flat or angled roofs and many windows. Ideally mid century modern homes were constructed with structural supports like posts and beams. The usage of posts and beams would require exterior glass panels and thus one can do away with many interior support pillars, which enabled in bringing the outside in and opening up the interior space.
These houses have a built-in shelving units that has serves as a multiple purpose, separating a space that doesn't have walls and thereby creating more space by eliminating the need for standing furniture. Furniture and household accessories were designed to complement the structure of the typical mid century modern home to create more space and create a harmonious look. The entire space was stylish, multifunctional, and comfortable. The open floor idea would unite all family members in the same room. The mid-century homes are done up with natural materials such as wood, stone, brick, tile, plaster and cork. The new materials using post-war technology such as, drywall, aluminum windows, and cement slab were also introduced as well. However, it would be extremely hard to come across mid century modern home in its original form today. It would be wise to buy such a house, renovate, and customize it according to the taste of the house owner.
Mid-Century Homes
Luis Pezzini
lpezzini@SunsetStripRealty.com
http://www.SunsetStripRealty.com
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