How do you improve on midcentury modern? Lincoln Lighthill Architect’s extensive renovation of an early 60's, Eichler-esque home on Twin Peaks answers the question by picking up where the original house left off, with simple but important updates that reimagine this unique home. By replacing punched windows with walls of glass, removing interior walls and opening up a 40’ wide living space with a large steel moment frame, inserting skylights at key locations to bring light deep into the interior, and cantilevering a steel and timber deck off the front to take in the spectacular view, the full potential of the original design is realized. The renovation included an inside and out rethinking of how the home functions, with new kitchen, bathrooms, and finishes throughout. A comprehensive energy upgrade included efficient windows, LED lighting and dimming controls, spray-foam insulation throughout, efficient furnace upgrades, and pre-wiring for a rooftop solar system.

Mark Hoyle

Balcony overlooking canyon at second floor primary suite. Tree at right almost "kisses" house while offering partial privacy for outdoor shower. Photo by Clark Dugger

New Modern, a mid-century home in Caulfield, has undergone a loving renovation to save, restore and sensitively expand. Aware of the clumsy modification that many originally prized mid-century homes are now subject to, the client’s wanted to rediscover and celebrate the home’s original features, while sensitively expanding and injecting the property with new life. Our solution was to design with balance, to renovate and expand with the mantra “no more, no less”- creating something not oppressively minimal or pointlessly superfluous. Interiors are rich in material and form that celebrates the home’s beginnings – floor to ceiling walnut timber, natural stone and a glimpse of 60s inspired wallpaper. This Caulfield home demonstrates how contemporary architecture and interior design can be influenced by heritage, without replicating a past era.

Architect YamaMar Design Photo by Bruce Damonte

Overhangs to the front façade created architectural depth as well as weather coverage.

© Edward Caruso Photography Interior design by Francis Interiors

A midcentury style living room creates an indoor-outdoor space with wide-open views of lush hills through the large AG Millworks Multi-Slide Patio Door. Photo by Logan Hall

Modern Midcentury Brickell Apartment designed by KJ Design Collective.

Living room NanaWall to deck. Aluminum railing with Ipe wood cap and Ipe wood decking. photo bruce damonte

Sarah Greenman © 2012 Houzz