The mid-century design movement, which kicked off in the 1940s and wrapped up in the early 1960s, celebrates the marriage of form and function with minimal and often modestly designed residential architecture and home decor. It also was the period that ushered in the era of home enjoyment, which endures to this day. For the first time, average homeowners started personalizing their living spaces both inside and outside, to reflect their taste and lifestyle. Maybe this celebration of self at home is why mid-century modern homes are still an architectural favorite. To get our gist, behold the following examples. This pitch-perfect example of a dome home was built in 1953. It is a historical masterpiece dubbed the Sunflower. It was designed by James Dresser a former Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice. One of its unique exterior features is the peaked, geometric windows that allow in natural light while blocking harsh direct rays. This video by Modern Mode Realty Networkshares more about this one of a kind home. Arapahoe Acres in a town called Englewood in Colorado is one example. Construction of the classic middle-class abodes populating the neighborhood started in 1949 and wrapped up in 1957. The work of Frank Lloyd Wright deeply inspired the designed of these homes like this, for instance, photographed by Butterbean. The house has a low slung roof, and a window covered front, both hallmarks of mid-century residential architecture. Take a closer look at the facade and notice that the structure is made up of reinforced concrete blocks and steel window frames. Both building materials were considered thoroughly modern at the time.
