Mid-Century Modernism with Monique Monique Anton

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.
 
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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
 
If you're interested in buying or selling a modern home, head over to Modern Homes Realty (www.modernhomesrealty.com) to learn more.
 
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Website: www.mcmwithmonique.com   
Email:  monique@modernhomesrealty.com  
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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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Email:  monique@modernhomesrealty.com  
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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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If you're interested in buying or selling a modern home, head over to Modern Homes Realty to learn more.

 
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Website: www.mcmwithmonique.com   
Email:  monique@modernhomesrealty.com  
Modern Homes Realty: http://www.modernhomesrealty.com/  
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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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Website: www.mcmwithmonique.com   
Email:  monique@modernhomesrealty.com  
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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

 
If you're interested in buying or selling a modern home, head over to Modern Homes Realty to learn more.
 
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Let's Connect! 
 
Website: www.mcmwithmonique.com   
Email:  monique@modernhomesrealty.com  
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Instagram: @mcmwithmonique  
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
 
Curbed Magazine - Chad Dewitt  
Frame Studio: https://www.framestud.io/  
Instagram: dewitt_20th_century