Southern California
Return of the Butterflies
After years of hibernation following their mid-century boom, butterfly roofs are spreading their wings once again
No Place Like Home
In a SoCal canyon edged with rolling hills, the laid-back Eichler neighborhood of Thousand Oaks echoes the best of mid-century living
Lost in the Dark No More
Shedding light on shortcuts to evaluate systems and installers for home reroofing
Unsung Advocates of Mid-Century Modern
Saluting those who strive to preserve our California homes and neighborhoods
It Came from the Backyard
With more ADU dwellings on the way—what lies ahead for the character and livability of mid-century modern neighborhoods?
First and Foremost
In the beginning…these were the earliest modern tracts ever built in the United States
Storyteller in the Sun
Masterful San Francisco artist Serge Gay blends dreams and reality into his unique, personal narrative paintings
Old Burners Never Die…
Owners who sing the praises of original cooktops and ovens to the tune of ‘I Can’t Stop Loving You’
Roaring Back
Once lost, then found—how mid-century modern caught fire and raged on as today’s red-hot revival
Lauan's Lost Love
Eichler Homes' original walls of mahogany paneling—once glowing in every home—are hopelessly fading out of sight
Grand Guru of Clay
Once one of Los Angeles' top mid-century artists—and then forgotten—Raul Angulo Coronel looks back with newfound fame
Cleaning Up Your Act
Professional organizers share strategies for home decluttering that lighten the load on mood and health
House as Cinema Star
Enticing Hollywood with light, openness and style, modern homes have become faves for TV and movie shoots
"Why Not Just Tear It Down?"
Reckoning with the 'teardown point of view'—as neighborhoods erode and homes are going, going, gone
Little Gem with History
Caressed by hills and a pleasant ocean breeze, little-known Niguel West glories in its modern roots
