PrairieMod Feature, MAKE :: Andrew Stansell Design

Table_2 Now in the Features section, an interview with Andrew Stansell of Andrew Stansell Design. His work is made from steel and is familiar, yet absolutely fresh.

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Last Chance To See Rosenbaum?

800pxwfm_rosenbaum_house_interior With more and more pressure being put on state and local governments to make ends meet, architecture is taking a back seat. We reported earlier that places like the Dana-Thomas House (owned by cash-strapped Illinois) might close as soon as October. Well, the Rosenbaum House in Florence, Alabama might join that list as well.

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The Ethics Of Architecture

Awatercubeext_468x312 I caught an interesting show on Chicago Public Radio yesterday afternoon. Worldview discussed both the impact of architecture (like the Beijing Olympic "Water Cube") in developing countries and the ethical dilemmas of architects working for often authoritarian regimes as part of the building boom. Check out the show by following the link.

Photo copyright Treehugger.com

 

Laptop Accessories

Ful1_f8n060We PrairieMod Squad members definitely live a mobile lifestyle. That's why I took notice when I saw a review of some interesting laptop products on MacWorld.

The Belkin Laptop Hideaway is perfect  for storing your laptop and accessories when not in use. Check it out, plus the bamboo laptop stand and charging station by KangaRoom.

Image copyright Belkin

America Could Lose Another Wright

Picture_1 Calling all preservation-minded people--the William Ross House in Glencoe, IL needs your help! After years of neglect, this Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Prairie home needs someone to buy it and bring it back to its former glory. Otherwise, it'll become a victim of the wrecking ball. Here's your chance to take on a challenge and be a hero. Follow the link for more details.

Photo courtesy of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Numbers Rug

Picture_2_2I love the new Numbers rug from West Elm.

Numbers large and small form the pattern. Soft pure wool in cut and looped pile. Rug pad recommended. Spot clean. Imported. Feather gray.

Starting from $109.

Image copyright West Elm

Looking For Cherokee Red?

Picture_4 Then check out the Fallingwater inspired paint line from Pittsburgh Paints. There's also several other color choices perfect for any PrairieMod paint job. Check it out by following the link.

Image courtesy of Pittsburgh Paints

Restoring A Wright Pre-Fab

Picture_2 Our friends at Wright in Wisconsin sent us exciting news that exterior restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright's American System-Built Home at 2714 West Burnham Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has begun. You can check-up on the restoration progress each week by reading the newsletters at their website. Follow the link to learn more.

Image copyright Wright in Wisconsin

Most Popular: Week of 8/11/08

In case you missed them, these were our reader's favorite posts from last week:

1. The Spy Who Loved Architecture
2. Gorgeous & Warm at the Mid-Century Modernist 
3. We're Getting (A Little) Closer
4. Shoot My House
5. Air, The New Gasoline

Riverwoods, Illinois: Mid-Century Modern Homes Bus Tour

HumrichIf you're in the Chicago area (or want to travel here), don't miss this tour of amazing MCM homes in Chicago's Riverwoods suburb. Seats are limited, so get the details here and sign-up here.

Image copyright CBB

Triangle Modernist Houses

Picture_2 Here's a project to be lauded. George Smart Jr. oversees America's largest and most detailed database for modernist homes in Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC. Lot's of stuff to explore, so check out the site by following the link.

Photo courtesy of Triangle Modernist Houses

Etched in Stone

Stone1Our friend Marty emailed us about how he used one of the PrairieMod freebies.

Read what he had to say after the jump...

Image copyright Marty Smith

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The Hamlet of Serenbe in Palmetto, Georgia

Serenbe

While visiting my folks in Atlanta this week, we stopped by a cool little community southwest of the city called Serenbe. It's reality matched everything I've read about this progressive development. Check out their website for details.

Image copyright Serenbe

Sullivan's Golden Door

139407221_64949e309b_b Here's a great photo of Louis Sullivan's Golden Door--well, at least a wall painting of it. This masterpiece of "graffiti" is an interesting representation of the original door from Sullivan's Transportation Building from the 1892 Columbian Exposition. Check it out in more detail here.

Photo copyright Atelier Teee, via Flickr

Avoid the Whole Ironic Dork Look, Or At Least Try To

Yakkay Cool Hunting featured a European product that trys to circumvent the dork factor of bicycle helmets. I'm not sure it entirely accomplishes what it sets out to do, but I'll give the good folks at Yakkay an "E" for effort.

Image copyright Yakkay

Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces For Rent

Picture_1 If the usual Holiday Inn stay isn't doing it for you, then check out these hip MCM places to rent on your next trip. You can lounge around in a Schindler, Lautner, Krisel, a Frey or even a Wright. Check out the photos and the (*gulp*) prices by following the link.

Photo courtest of ifitshipitshere.com

August Fields by Amy Butler

Ab_aug08August Fields is Amy Butler's brand new home decor collection for Rowan fabrics. Four diverse color stories celebrate the inspiration of gardens and wild fields in "high season." Everything peaks in August! Poetic combinations of elegant natural prints and modern textures make it easy to mix and match designs for your next home decorating or fashion project.

Also new on Amy's site is their new fabric pop-up windows. Now you can set the fabric prints next to each other in true related scale as large repeats to help you design your next project. The "actual" repeat sizes are listed with each print too! Visit the website to learn more.

Image copyright Amy Butler Design

When Gas Stations Were Cool

Picture_8 There's been a lot of talk about gas stations this year, what with the Wright one in Cloquet celebrating its golden anniversary. While it will ultimately be great when gas stations are a thing of the past, here's your chance to vote for your favorite modernist station in the mean time. Cast your vote by following the link.

Image copyright oobject.com

We're Getting (A Little) Closer

Picture_4 It's "Pre-Fab Friday" over at Inhabitat.com, and there's a post called "The Great Pre-Fab Debate." It talks about the efforts of Freegreen to develop affordable pre-fab designs for all to enjoy. Personally, I think the "Great Pre-Fab Debate" should be about...

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These Photos Are A Gas!

Picture_3 Couldn't make it to the party celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed gas station in Cloquet, MN? Then check out Paul Ringstrom's flickr.com photo set by following the link.

Image copyright Paul Ringstrom

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