Next Up! Mid-Century Homes

Henry Whiting shares his story of owning the only Frank Lloyd Wright home in Idaho and how it all came be to be.

On today’s podcast we will be discussing with Megan a project that she helped the City of Spokane manage through grant work which allowed the city to begin documenting some of their most significant mid-century works of architecture. You can find out more about the work they did at www.midcenturyspokane.org.

Elizabeth A. T. Smith is an American art historian, museum curator, writer, and presently the executive director of the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.[1] She has formerly held positions as a curator at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA), the chief curator and deputy director of programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, and the executive director, curatorial affairs, at the Art Gallery of Ontario. She is the author of numerous books on art and architecture, including Blueprints for Modern Living: History and Legacy of the Case Study Houses of which we will be discussing in more detail in today’s podcast.

A thought-provoking discussion on the preservation, impact and long-term importance of Midcentury Modern architecture? Look no further. Atomic Ranch is celebrating the legacy and future of modernism through a special presentation featuring a panel of trusted experts. Through a moderated discussion, they will share their unparalleled passion for midcentury as well as their industry knowledge. This discussion will take a close look at the benefits and impact of original designs, as well as what it means to translate these homes for life in the 21st century.

On todays podcast, we have Danielle and Cole St. Peter. On Instagram you may know them at postandbeamliving. Their renovation process has been published by Atomic Ranch Magazine, as well as a few other notables. If you havent checked them out online, we highly suggest that you do. We discuss their favorite projects, estate sales, and a memorable moonlight date. You can find them on Instagram @postsndbeamliving or on the web at postandbeamliving.space We hope you enjoy.

Dane is a realtor and mid-century enthusiast who lives & conducts business in both Portland and Palm Springs. We will learn more about the twists and turns of life that led him to this place. Find out how Modernism Week inspired his interest in purchasing a home in Palm Springs, and what bold statement he decided to make while renovating their home there. This is what life looks like post leaving his ad agency job eating 3 meals a day at his desk.

On todays podcast we have Shawn Zedwick. You may know him as the owner of Boise Vintage, a local furniture store specializing in all things Mid-Century. We bounce around from early life, to family, to favorite chairs, and some of the craziest finds over the years. So whether you’re looking for a George Nelson clock, an Eames chair, or some Mid-Century art, pop down there and check it out!

On todays podcast we have TJ Pierce. You know him as the founder and owner of Mid-Century Homes, but todays episode digs much deeper. We explore his early life growing up, his thoughts on todays architecture and the couple items he still wants to check off on his own Mid-Century bucket list. Sprinkled between these moments of past, present, and future hopes, we discuss drive, ambition, and one seemingly small ideal called "Mid Century Homes" which began back in early 2016 and since then has taken on a life of its own, helping hundreds of others along the way.

Shari Stahl who is proud care taker of the Case Study House #22. She is the daughter of Buck & Carlotta Stahl who hired Pierre Koenig to build their family home in the hills of Los Angeles. Many of you have seen their home in pictures and fewer of us have been lucky enough to have visited it. Just over a year ago Shari & her husband joined us on one of our monthly home tours here in Boise. Since then we have shared lots of stories and number of visits and in today’s episode we hope to share just a little bit of that with you. Settle in, grab your cup of coffee, and enjoy learning more about her home, her parents, and how both have impacted her life.

Jickie Torres is the new Brand Leader of Atomic Ranch Magazine. She has been preparing for this role since she was 9 years old when she began reporting on family exploits in her self-published newspaper, The Torres Times. Her passions for writing, art and history combined she got her journalism degree from Cal State Fullerton. Now, along with her experience in renovating her own 1951 mid-century home she seems to have found her most perfect role. In fact, the evolution of Atomic Ranch might not even have been a thing if it wasn’t for Jickie. We are excited to share more of her story with you on today’s episode.

Hear more from the talented Jessica Luque as she shares more about what influenced her design work, how she started her business, and what it’s like managing both design projects and real estate opportunities while making sure she excelled at being mom. Eichler - London - Canada - Sweden - minimalist - interior design - Boise - Napoleon Dynamite - Jon Heder - breeze block - Rick College - Brigham Young University BYU - Eastern Idaho - A-Frame

Jen and Dustin are millennial first time home buyers and acquired their very first home which happened to be a mid-century fixer upper. Carpet throughout the kitchen and bathrooms did not scare this couple away! They saw the potential and in this mid-century beauty and decided to go all in and tackle this renovation. Hear more about their storey by listening in and learn more by following them on Instagram @ourhandbook.

Karen and her husband John are owners and operators of Design Eichler. They focus much of their time on renovating many mid-century homes throughout the bay area of California. They have worked on dozens of Eichlers including their own that they have helped contribute to and you can find them on Instagram @destinationeichler as well as @eichler_diy. Eichler - midcentury - midmod - interior design - California - ballet - photography - turning a passion into a business - Eichler is a builder - love what you do

Hear from Rob Baker of Modern Mailbox - a Boise based company. You can check out his house and post mounted mailboxes online at www.modern-mailbox.com. Eames - Neutra - Koenig - Stahl House - Plycraft - metal fabrication - Troutner - Idaho - Atomic Ranch - George Nelson.

On today’s episode, we have Susan Paduano, the current owner of the Phillips Home built by Art Troutner. Our company listed the home in the Fall of 2017 and in the Spring of 18 Susan and her husband decided that they would become the next caretakers of this beautiful home. Frank Lloyd Wright. Bowden Park. Boise. Sweden. Danish. Midcentury Enthusiast.

Jessica Sieracki of Modern Sound Living in the Puget Sound area of Western Washington. From a 10 year background in print/exhibit/architectural designer, a few freelance design projects lead her into the world of real estate. She is her own target audience and from some of her own personal experiences buying homes, she is able to provide a much higher level of service and advocacy to her clients. Not only is she a mid-century enthusiast, a curator of mid century modern and architecturally stunning homes, but she also loves Rock n Roll. You can show some love to Jessica by checking out her instagram account @Modernsoundre. Make sure to comment in her latest post that you heard about their work through this podcast. You can also visit her on the web at modernsoundliving.com. Real Estate. Midcentury. Olson Kundig. Palm Springs. Fircrest. Seattle Washington. Splanch. Charlie Crocket.

Vance shares about his experiences in life... photography, working out furnature sales, real estate, and now an agent with Mid-Century Homes. .... Eames, Art Troutner, Phillips Home, Boise, Interior Design, Eichler, Axiom, People First.

Hear from Della Hansman, an architect specializing in Mid-Century Design AND a millennial first time homeowner of a mid-century ranch who is currently inspiring a Ranch Revival movement in Madison, Wisconsin. Check her out on Instagram @midmodmidwest or on the web @midmod-midwest.com.

Hear from Montana Martin about her most famous grandfather Dean Martin. In this episode she shares with us what her favorite song of his is, about growing up visiting his home in Palm Springs, and a bit of a less known attempt at a career in boxing before he made it bit in the music career.

Hear from Greg Phillips, one of the two twin boys who grew up in what is now referred to as The Phillips Home built by the famous Art Troutner in Boise, Idaho.