Columbia and MoMA Acquire Frank Lloyd Wright Archive
Interesting video that discusses the future of Frank Lloyd Wright’s archive of work.
Also, random but interesting, a recent sale of a FLW home in Arizona brought $1.8m.
Windsor Park Mod – $379k
Very cool Michael Parkes redesign (spek). MA featured 1317 Yorkshire (above) back in 2009 when the price was $450k. It’s back on the market for $379k.
Rollingwood Rustic Modern – $725k
“Rustic modern” at 314 Pleasant Drive in Rollingwood. The owner, LM Holder, is a commercial architect with a focus on sustainability.
904 Terrace Mountain – John Watson – $750k
Would like to see this one if there’s an open house. Not as bold as the John Watson designed home on Spiller Lane, but still very cool.
6800 Caudill – $875k
4 acres off of Hamilton Pool Rd. Designed by Webber + Studio, this 6 bedroom home is surprisingly a foreclosure(!) The slope of the roof is designed to direct rainwater into an adjacent 30,000 gallon collection tank. There’s also a separate guest home (below).
The builder’s website still has the original project description.
9019 Balcones Club Dr – MCM – $499k
Distinctive might be an understatement. It’s really charming, though. (MLS pics a bit low res, so using Gmaps)
The Edgeland House by Bercy Chen
Located in East Austin on Red Bluff Rd, the Edgeland House is built into the earth.
“…on a rehabilitated brownfield, this project is a modern re-interpretation of one of the oldest housing typologies in North America, the Native American Pit House. Typically sunken, The Pit House takes advantage of the earth’s mass to maintain thermal comfort throughout the year.”
More Retro Design Inspiration
Cool images from the “Practical Encyclopedia of Good Decorating and Home Improvement”
Flickr set (via Retronaut, via BoingBoing)
AD Stenger – 404 Brady Lane – $425k
This Rollingwood AD Stenger looks in pretty good condition.
This page has much better photos of the house (from a previous listing). I remember seeing this home listed for over $500k a few years ago, then in 2008 for $488k. At this price, their intention seems to be locating a buyer mostly interested in the land. Preserving and remodeling is definitely an option.
1503 Ridgecrest Dr 78746 – $1.25 Mil
After only 6 months of new ownership, it’s back on the market for ~$75K more than it sold in January! Listing info HERE
Motorola’s Retro-Futuristic Modern Home
This is fun slideshow: a retro-futuristic vision of a modern home by Motorola (artist Charles Schridde).
There’s good inspiration here. I always like seeing sunken living rooms with the seating built-in around the perimeter.
MCM-esque in Lakeway 1007 Biscayne Cv 78734 $250K
Needs some serious updating, but has some Cliff May-esque features and backs to a Golf Course.
Listing info HERE
Modern Farm House – 9004 Thaxton
Very cool farm house with some modern touches. Located in southeast Austin, 78747.
7304 W Rim Dr – $649,000
In the right hands with enough $ this could be really nice! Listing Info HERE