May 28, 2015/Mies van der Rohe /by Mid-Century Mike

Event: Modernizing Mies’ MLK Library

If you want to see what initial plans look like for possible changes to Mies van der Rohe’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, the National Building Museum is hosting an event with the architects from D.C.-based Martinez & Johnson and the Dutch firm Mecanoo Architecten. The event will be held Thursday, June 18 from 12:30–1:30 pm at the museum. The event is free but but pre-registration is required. Register and learn more here.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, aerial view. Rendering courtesy DC Public Library.

May 13, 2015/Charles Goodman /by Mid-Century Mike

Hammond Wood: Our Next Goodman Project

Just closed today on this mid-century modern home by Charles Goodman in Hammond Wood. This two-level 3 bedroom/2 full bath home was featured in the May 1952 issue of Progressive Architecture (see below). Hammond Wood is a National Register of Historic Places-designated neighborhood just north of Kensington. Stay tuned for the renovation by Cook Architecture and Modern Capital. For those interested in potentially purchasing when the renovation is complete, please call Michael Shapiro at 301-503-6171 or email me at michael@moderncapitaldc.com.

May 8, 2015/Mid-Century Modern /by Mid-Century Mike

Explore Europe’s Modern Embassies – May 9

You will not experience any jet lag as you view some European modernism right here in Washington. The annual tour of European embassies is tomorrow (May 9) with the “Shortcut to Europe: European Union Embassies’ Open House Day.” Mid-century modern and modern embassies to focus on are the embassies of Denmark (above) and Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany. Enjoy the trip.

Month: May 2015