Chuck Henderson and the wonderful world of Frank Lloyd Wright
Monique chats with Chuck Henderson, former president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy and previous owner of the iconic Walker House in Carmel, the only Frank Lloyd Wright home on the ocean. Chuck shares his experience restoring the house, offers advice to new Frank Lloyd Wright homeowners, and reflects on memorable moments from his time at the Conservancy and Taliesin. Don’t miss hearing about his favorite Wright designs and what being part of this Mid Century Modern architectural world has meant to him. “You can say that Frank Lloyd Wright’s work is a world heritage site like the Great Pyramids in Egypt or the Taj Mahal in India… so his place is ensconced now with worlds greats” - Chuck Henderson ----- If you're interested in buying or selling a modern home, head over to Modern Homes Realty (www.modernhomesrealty.com) to learn more. Let's Connect! Website: www.mcmwithmonique.com Email: monique@modernhomesrealty.com Follow Me On: Instagram: @mcmwithmonique Facebook: facebook.com/mcmwithmonique Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Savewright.org
--------
27:12
Mark English: From Modern Masterpieces to Award-Winning Designs
Monique is joined by the talented Mark English, principal of Mark English Architects in San Francisco. They dive into his journey into modernism, from his love of Inca and Mayan architecture to founding his award-winning firm. Mark shares the fun behind designing his favorite projects, like the Atherton and Tōrō houses, and gives his take on sustainable architecture. Plus, he shares with Monique his opinion on mid-century modern versus modern architecture, making for an insightful and engaging conversation. “You either have the calling or you don’t… architecture isn’t just a job or a profession. I have the calling... I had my first house built when I was 19” - Mark English ----- If you're interested in buying or selling a modern home, head over to Modern Homes Realty www.modernhomesrealty.com to learn more. Let's Connect! Website: www.mcmwithmonique.com Email: monique@modernhomesrealty.com Follow Me On: Instagram: @mcmwithmonique Facebook: facebook.com/mcmwithmonique Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Architects' Take - www.thearchitectstake.com Mark English Architects - www.markenglisharchitects.com
--------
37:07
Bob Swatt of Swatt + Partners Shares His Inspiring Stories
Monique is joined by the brilliant Bob Swatt, architect and partner at Swatt + Partners. They dive into his love for mid-century modern design, the powerful work of Beverly Thorne, and the inspiration behind his iconic Tea Cup homes. Bob also reveals his connection to Rudolf Schindler, shares fun stories from his career, and talks about celebrating 50 years of his firm with a brand new book. “If a building looks like […] nothing else could have been there except for that building, you’ve hit the nail on the head” - Bob If you're interested in buying or selling a modern home, head over to Modern Homes Realty (www.modernhomesrealty.com) to learn more. ----- Let's Connect! Website: www.mcmwithmonique.com Email: monique@modernhomesrealty.com Follow Me On: Instagram: @mcmwithmonique Facebook: facebook.com/mcmwithmonique Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Swatt + Partners (www.swattpartners.com) Book: Swatt Architects: Livable Modern (House Design) Book: Insideout: New Modern West Coast Architecture
--------
36:49
Owners of the Case Study House #26 Share Their Experience
Monique is joined by Cord Struckmann and Alfonso Cordon, the owners of Case Study House #26. They share their restoration journey of this Beverly D. Thorne-designed gem and dive into the revolutionary Case Study House program, which promoted innovative home designs. Discover how they stumbled upon this mid-century treasure and their plans to celebrate what would have been Beverly Thorne's 100th birthday. “Living in a house like this one makes you more appreciative of architecture and creates a responsibility on you for trying to preserve it for others” - Alfonso If you're interested in buying or selling a modern home, head over to Modern Homes Realty (www.modernhomesrealty.com) to learn more. ----- Let's Connect! Website: www.mcmwithmonique.com Email: monique@modernhomesrealty.com Follow Me On: Instagram: @mcmwithmonique Facebook: facebook.com/mcmwithmonique Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Case Study House #26 - www.casestudyhouse.com Docomomo - https://www.docomomo-noca.org
--------
28:26
Jonathan Braun Talks About His Father's Work
Monique chats with Jonathan Braun about his father, Ernest Braun's, incredible work and legacy. They dive into Ernest's inspiration from Eichler Homes, his journey into photography, and vibrant life through the lens. Jonathan shares fond memories, including time in the darkroom, his father's adventures with combat photography, and the seven photography books he created. “I just found it incredibly fascinating to watch this, to be in the dark, and under the glow of the safe light, seeing these images appearing” - Jonathan Braun If you're interested in buying or selling a modern home, head over to Modern Homes Realty to learn more. Let's Connect! Website: www.mcmwithmonique.com Email: monique@modernhomesrealty.com Modern Homes Reality: http://www.modernhomesrealty.com/ Follow Me On: Instagram: @mcmwithmonique Facebook: facebook.com/mcmwithmonique Resources Mentioned in this Episode: www.ernestbraun.com
Modernist and real estate broker, Monique Anton, educates the masses on the wonderful world of mid-century modernism. This isn’t just a style of architecture, it’s a way of being and thinking about the world. Listen in and join others who want to learn about and live in a work of art!
If you're interested in buying or selling a modern home, head over to www.modernhomesrealty.com to learn more.
Let's Connect!
www.mcmwithmonique.com
Listen to Mid-Century Modernism with Monique, Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app
Ireland