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

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Architects' Take - www.thearchitectstake.com

• Mark English Architects - www.markenglisharchitects.com

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

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Swatt + Partners (www.swattpartners.com)

• Book: Swatt Architects: Livable Modern (House Design)

• Book: Insideout: New Modern West Coast Architecture

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

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Case Study House #26 - www.casestudyhouse.com

• Docomomo - https://www.docomomo-noca.org

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

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

www.ernestbraun.com

Monique chats with architect Dominic Sarica, who shares his love for living in a Roger Lee home, its unique design, and what drew him to it. Hear about raising his family in this architectural gem, the distinctive style of Roger Lee, and how Dominic tackled design challenges to preserve its integrity.

“All I could see was this horizontal line that peaked out from the landscape and I said, ‘I know what’s back there’” - Dominic Sarica

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Dominic Sarica - Interior Architects: www.interiorarchitects.com

Monique welcomes Allan Green to the show to discuss his father's legacy, his work with Frank Lloyd Wright, and his journey in creating the stunning coffee table book, "Aaron Green Organic Architecture: Beyond Frank Lloyd Wright." They talk about his father's unique approach to design, his distinctive style of collaborating with clients, and the charming story of how his parents met with a handmade sweater. Tune in for an intimate look at one of the pioneers of organic architecture and the process of bringing his story to life in print.

“I didn’t want to put limitations on the design because the point is to let him [Aaron Green] do something interesting” - Allan Green

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Aaron Green Organic Architecture: Beyond Frank Lloyd Wright - Allan Green

Monique welcomes Chad Dewitt, an accomplished architectural designer and the creative force behind Framestudio, to the show. With features in Dwell, California Home and Design, and many more, Chad shares what inspires him about mid-century modern homes, delves into his personal restoration projects (including an interesting take on why Eichlers aren't his favorite), and invites listeners into his world of auction alerts. Join the conversation with a true expert in the field, as they dive into the world of architecture, design, and restoration.

“It instilled in me a dislike of conformity, I like unique, I like one-offs” - Chad

 
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Curbed Magazine - Chad Dewitt

• Frame Studio: https://www.framestud.io/

• Instagram: dewitt_20th_century

Monique welcomes to the show esteemed architect Bruce Avico, a living encyclopedia of mid-century modern history. In this episode, Bruce unveils his journey, from joining the world of Buff and Hensman to pivotal moments that shaped his career. 

Join the conversation as they explore the backgrounds of Conrad Buff, Don Hensman, and the influential Calvin Straub, while Bruce discusses the Case Study Houses, reflects on the impact of the 1973/74 energy crisis on architecture, and expresses his deep appreciation for mid-century modernism. Listen in as Bruce reveals his favorite architects and imparts his hopes for the enduring legacy of homes from this timeless era.

“[Why I like mid-century modernism is] kind of like in the renaissance era, there was the high renaissance and I think in modern times, that’s where this landed” - Bruce

 
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Modern California Houses - 1962 Esther McCoy 

• Beautiful Homes and Gardens In California - January 1, 1965 by Herbert Weisskamp

• Buff and Hensmen - By Don Hensmen & James Steele

• Calvin Straub
  

• Ralph Rapson's - Greenbelt House