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James Bronkema, 1954 for sale
Remember this 1954 James Bronkema in East Grand Rapids? It is now on the market. Have a look at the listing here. There are plenty of more beautiful photos to view.
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Alden B. Dow research trip
In late 2011, our friends at Triangle Modernist Houses in Raleigh, North Carolina selected Mid-Century Michigan as one of the recipients of the Macon Smith research grant. For this honor I feel extreme gratitude and deeply indebted. As a thank-you … Continue reading
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James Bronkema, 1954
Settled on a quiet side street in East Grand Rapids lies a time-machine from 1954. It is nighttime, perfect for gazing into the inner architecture of this unit. With its interior lit up like a showroom, there is little to … Continue reading
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Gunnar Birkerts – 1964-1966
Located on a deeply wooded lot lies a prismatic gem designed for living. Hiding below hilltop-level, is a modern masterpiece designed by Gunnar Birkerts, a Latvian born, German-trained, architect. Flooded with natural daylight seeping in through zigzagged panes of glass, this home was designed to … Continue reading
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A gallery of architectural landmarks
I invite you to have a look at our Facebook page, to which I’ve uploaded various photos of architectural landmarks I’ve visited in my worldwide travels. There you will see architecture from several notable greats, such as Ludwig Mies van … Continue reading
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Tagged Alden B. Dow, Facebook, Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius
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James Bronkema – Stay tuned…
Last week while taking a walk through the neighborhood, I stopped in my tracks as I came across a low-slung house with pitched roof segments and an expansive glass façade that afforded a limited view into the interior. The exterior … Continue reading
Alden B. Dow – East Grand Rapids
During a recent bike ride, I discovered a masterpiece by mid-century wunderkind Alden B. Dow. Nestled deep in a wooded lot against a lake, little can be seen of this home from the road. As one approaches the home, its … Continue reading
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