Tag Archives: mcm-architecture
Introducing Eero Saarinen – Architect & Designer
Eero Saarinen (August 20, 1910 – September 1, 1961) was a Finnish American architect and industrial designer of the 20th century famous for varying his style according to the demands of the project: simple, sweeping, arching structural curves or machine-like …
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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: Architecture + Film Event
DECEMBER 16 Architecture + Film The Bechtler will be screening Koolhaas HouseLife. Built in 1998, the Maison à Bordeaux by Rem Koolhaas. Reception at 6 p.m. Presentation and film at 7 p.m. Visit the Bechtler website for more information.
Introducing Peter Tart – architect
Introducing W. Stanley Russell – architect
"At its most basic level, a building should function properly – the entry should be evident, the programmatic requirements should be met and the roof shouldn’t leak. To become a work of architecture, however, a building must transcend the ordinary by giving form to the extraordinary – the intangible qualities that every building deserves. My aim, since establishing my practice in 1982, has been to work in a collaborative effort with clients toward the successful creation of Architecture."
Happy Box Architecture – Build less. Design more.
This small, eclectic design firm creates happy boxes that embody harmony between person and place. Located at 27 Central Avenue, Charlotte, this amazing group is making our city a better place to live and work in.

Zeitgeist office building on Central Avenue
About Happy Box Architecture
A local perspective on building Modern
Located at 3204-C North Davidson St., Charlotte - Dialect Design is a leading source for modern house plans and design/build services. They offer green design and construction services for any type of contemporary home, addition, upfit, and European style commercial project.
If you can’t find it, build your modern Charlotte home!
If you love modern design and architecture, and haven’t been able to find a modern house that fits your criteria, why not create your dream home from an existing structure with "good bones" that can be renovated, or find a lot and start from scratch? Modern Charlotte can help! For the next few months we will be featuring local architects and architecture, covering mid-century modern up to today’s new modern construction. We will be bringing you modern projects, contacts, interviews and MORE!
This week’s spotlight will be on Liquid Design.
Charlotte’s Southern Spring Home & Garden Show goes Mid-Century Modern
This year mark’s the 50th anniversary of Charlotte’s Southern Spring Home & Garden Show (March3-7) which would put it’s first year at 1960 – when mid-century modern design was going full throttle. So the show is taking this opportunity to showcase Mid-Century Modern Design. Ted Cleary, of Ted Cleary Studios is constructing a MCM home to showcase Modern Style as it relates to landscaping, architecture and inerior design. Wow!





