Geometry

photos via The Modern House

Geometry (noun) the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids and higher dimensional analogues.  Hmmmm, not too sure about higher dimensional analogues, but see above for some wonderful examples of mid-century modern geometry.

To find out more about this timber-clad house designed by architect John Floyd, head over to The Modern House.

concrete dreams

photos by Daniela Mac Adden via ArchDaily

Heavy on the concrete, easy on the words.  Something for the weekend in the form of MR House by Luciano Kruk Arquitectos.  Dreamy indeed.

Span

photos via The Modern House

Avid readers of Midcentury will no doubt recognise this Blackheath townhouse from Issue 08, and I couldn't contain my delight when I spotted it up for sale on The Modern House a week or so ago.  Not that I'm in the market for a 'des res' south of the river, but it was such a joy to see even more wonderful images - and a floorplan - of what might just be one of my favourite homes.  Head over to The Modern House for more details on this Grade II-listed Span house, its history and architect Eric Lyons.

Oh, and I hate to disappoint, but this exceptional little house is now 'under offer'.  Hardly surprising.

Modern Living

photos via The Modern House

I'm always trawling through The Modern House - an independent estate agency which specialises in modern architecture - on the off chance they'll have some ramshackle house in need of attention that might bring a little bit of modernism within my financial grasp.  I know that ain't ever going to happen, but it doesn't stop me looking.  It was on one such trawl that I spotted this place.  One of a group of three architect-designed houses designed in the late 1960s by architects Peter Foggo and David Thomas, its steel frame, glass and wood construction is reminiscent of the famous Californian 'Case Study' houses.  And if the architecture isn't enough … designer classics, HELLO.

Texture

Photos via Vincenzo De Cotiis Architects

And boom, just like that I return with these breathtaking images of a private residence in Brescia designed by VINCENZO DI COTIIS.  Those walls.  That furniture.  I'm not entirely sure if I could live in this space 24/7 but I'd be willing to give it a go.  And if it didn't work out, I'd tuck a few (read all) of those La Fonda chairs into my suitcase and leave without a trace!