Modernism in Winter
Last week we were having a particularly beautiful snowfall, and I decided that rather than hunker down indoors, I’d head out to …
Ruth Adler Schnee: An Exhibit at the Cranbrook Art Museum
Until a string of media notices and articles recently flooded my inbox, I was unfamiliar with the work of Ruth Adler Schnee. …
The Mid-Century Modern Designs of Mel Smilow
I ran across this article about designer Mel Smilow, who along with his business partner Morton Thielle, had a small chain of …
It’s Modern Home Tour Season!
The colors are changing and the leaves are starting to fall, and along with them, the temperatures. Which means, of course, that …
CBB Event: North Shore Homes by Tony Grunsfeld and Milton Schwartz
Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond Members are invited to tour two beautiful homes for sale in the North Shore communities of Northfield and …
A Mid-Century Modern “Dream House” in Oak Park
When John Economos came to the United States from Greece, he had just $50 in his pocket. Decades later, he was well …
Long, Low MCM Ranch Hits the Market in Lake Forest
If you’ve been looking for a classicly-styled MCM ranch in the Chicago suburbs, this one might fit the bill. With plenty of …
A Few Questions With: Lynne McDaniel of An Orange Moon and Estate Sale Goddess
Lou Zucaro: For people who don’t know you yet, tell me about your businesses. Lynne McDaniel: We are Ty & Lynne McDaniel, …
A Bertrand Goldberg Gem, Hidden in Plain Sight
Recently on Facebook, Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin teased about something he was working on, showing a mysterious …
An Uncompromising, Spectacular Retreat: Dennis Blair’s Schell House
It stands to reason that if you pair the right Architect with the right client, you end up with a special home. …
