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Preserving Your Modern Legacy Preserving Your Modern Legacy Houston's mid 20th century architecture reflected an optimism and focus on the future that was prevalent in our great city during the rise of NASA. That same modern and recent architecture is now coming of age and owners aren't always sure how to preserve it and best tell its story. Local historic landmark designation is an important tool to protect Houston's most important buildings and neighborhoods. cktardy@ghpa.org.
Hugo V. Neuhaus, Jr.: Residential Architecture, 1949-1965 Houston Mod’s third architectural exhibition will present the work of Hugo V. Neuhaus, Jr. (1915-1987). The exhibition will be held at Architecture Center Houston at 315 Capitol, Suite 120 in downtown Houston. It will be on view from 2 August through 28 September 2007 from 8:30 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Neuhaus was a Houston architect of exceptional ability and discernment. According to Neuhaus’ nomination for Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects, prepared by the Houston architects Howard Barnstone and Anderson Todd in 1971, his work was “immaculate, precise, beautifully spacious and consistent from the beginning until now.” His Miesian inspired houses demonstrated his ability to create an exhilarating sense of spatial richness using a non-demonstrative architectural vocabulary. This exhibition seeks to present Neuhaus’ best house designs in and around Houston, including the Neuhaus residence at 2910 Lazy Lane which was completed in 1950. It is one of the finest Miesian houses in Texas and in 2006 it was designated as one of Houston’s first modern landmarks at the behest of its current owners, Michelle and Robert A. Mosbacher. The exhibition will make use of architectural drawings in the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, new and historic photographs, models, renderings and interviews with clients and associates. The exhibition catalog will contain an illustrated interpretive essay by Houston Mod president Ben Koush placing Neuhaus’ work in its architectural and cultural context. Organization of the exhibition will be by Houston Mod vice president Don Emmite along with other Houston Mod board members. Houston Mod is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), membership organization dedicated to promoting knowledge and appreciation of modern architecture and design in Houston and Texas. Houston Mod advocates the preservation of this cultural legacy and seeks support from its members and the general public in achieving this goal. Houston Mod’s programs include documentation of cultural resources, lectures, publications, exhibitions, tours, and preservation advocacy. Houston Mod: Booming Houston and the Modern House Symposium and Frame House Reception Pictures. In August, 2006, Houston Mod facilitated a symposium discussion on the work of Harwood Taylor. The symposium featured Ben Koush, author of Booming Houston and the Modern House, Cynthia Taylor, widow of Harwood Taylor, and William Stern, renovation/restoration architect of Harwood Taylor's Frame House. The symposium discussion was moderated by Stephen Fox and introduced by Robert Searcy. Below are some of the photographs taken by Jill Hunter of the symposium and the reception.
Party at Metro Retro Furniture Join Houston Mod and Metro Retro Furniture for an evening of design at it's finest. Stop by after work for a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres and chat with Houston Mod board members to find out what we have in store for this year! This is also a great time to try out that Florence Knoll sofa you've been looking for or that Eames Lounge chair in a great 7000 sq. foot space overflowing with modern design classic furniture and lighting!
Date: Friday, April 20th, 2007 Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Place: Metro Retro Furniture, 2215 Washington Avenue Links: Preserving the Menil House - Lecture: Thursday, April 5, 2007 Houston Mod and the National Trust for Historic Preservation present: “Preserving the Menil House” by William F. Stern, FAIA principal of Stern & Bucek Architects, University of St. Thomas, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon, Thursday, April 5, starting at 7:30 PM, free and open to the public. The Menil House was designed by Philip Johnson for Franco-American art collectors, Dominique and John de Menil, and completed in 1951. The Menils lived in the house for decades and used it as a forum where they introduced modern art and culture to Houston. The house contains many pieces from the Menils’ internationally renowned art collection as well as highly original interiors by American couturier Charles James. LAWNDALE ART CENTER’S TWELFTH ANNUAL 20TH CENTURY MODERN MARKET WHAT: Lawndale Art Center will host its twelfth annual 20th Century Modern Market on April 27-29, 2007. Lawndale’s Modern Market is the original show of its kind held in the Southwest, exclusively presenting wares of 20th century design. This year’s Market will feature more than a dozen specialist dealers from around the country, offering a variety of media including furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, objects d’art and fashion. The period represented at the Modern Market is an important focal point for the 20th century, as these years witnessed the greatest changes in design. In pre-war years, the beginnings of a shift from the traditions of the arts and crafts movement to mass-production were apparent as the use of industrial materials and new technology resulted in the restyling of traditional objects for the home. Chrome- plated metals and streamlined and biomorphic shapes dominated this period. By the post-war era, mass-production was standard and designers worked closely with manufacturers to develop forms that reflected further strides in technology. The over-riding goal was to provide good design that was both affordable and stylish, resulting in a clean, ornamented look of designs such as those produce by Knoll and Herman Miller. WHEN: Friday, April 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. – benefit Preview Party and Sale Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main Street, 713/528-5858 EVENT CHAIR: Paula Murphy TICKETS: Preview Party - $30 per person for Lawndale members (guarantee admission throughout the weekend) & $40 for non-members; General Admission Saturday and Sunday– $5 FREE PUBLIC LECTURE: In conjunction with the Modern Market, LAC offers audiences a free educational lecture pertaining to this important era in design. The lecture will be held Wednesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. Lecturer TBA. ABOUT LAWNDALE ART CENTER: Lawndale Art Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the presentation of Contemporary visual art with an emphasis on Houston artists. Founded in 1979, Lawndale originated in the Department of Art at the University of Houston and purchased its present building in the Museum District in 1993. The Joseph Finger-designed Art Deco building features four galleries in which close to 500 Texas artists exhibit their work each year. Lawndale is also host to over 20 exhibitions, informal talks and special events annually, including such recognized events as 20th Century Modern Market, The Big Show, and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Lawndale recently completed a complete renovation/restoration of its historically significant building, designed and built by prolific Houston architect Joseph Finger in 1931; for which it received a Good Brick Award from the Houston Preservation Alliance in January 2006. Links: The Dallas Modern Expo The Dallas Modern Expo, The Premier Modernism Show of Texas, is a two-day exposition and sale of 20th century modern furniture and decorative arts with an emphasis on the mid-century. The event is sure to appeal to serious collectors as well as modern aficionados. This show and sale features the highest quality 20th century modern furniture and decorative arts. The Dallas Modern Expo Preview Night Party on Friday is a elegant, high energy, high-spirits evening, where guests have the opportunity to purchase merchandise exhibitors have saved especially for this show and bid on many of the wonderful items that have been donated for a special silent auction. The DME Modern Lecture Series will be held in conjunction with the Dallas Modern Expo and will feature nationally known speakers lecturing on topics to include architecture, decorative arts, fashion, and landscape design. Event Details Modern Lecture Series - $10 per lecture - For locations see www.preservationdallas.org 1. September 27th, 6:00 pm RESERVATIONS required by September 22nd. Seating is limited at some events so early registration is encouraged. 2006 Dallas Modern Expo – October 13, 14, &15 - at Dallas Market Hall Preview Party and Weekend admission - Member $30 / Non-member $40 General Admission Saturday and Sunday - $10 per person Premium Package - Includes Modern Lecture Series, Preview Party, and Weekend Admission - Member $60 / Non-members $70 For more detailed information regarding the Modern Lecture Series, the 2006 Dallas Modern Expo, and the Dallas Modern Committee go online to www.preservationdallas.org or call 214/821-3290. Proceeds benefit Preservation Dallas, a 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is the preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods. Donations are tax-deductable to the extent provided by law. Booming Houston & The Modern House: The Residential Architecture Of Neuhaus & Taylor Houston Mod, an organization dedicated to promoting knowledge, appreciation and preservation of modern architecture and design in Houston, will host its fourth annual lecture this August. The event will include a symposium, exhibition, reception, and the introduction of a new catalog highlighting the residential work of Houston architect Harwood Taylor of the firm Neuhaus & Taylor. The symposium will be held on Wednesday, August 16 beginning at 7PM, in Jones Hall at the University of St. Thomas, 3910 Yoakum. The exhibition will be held at the American Institute of Architects, Houston Chapter, at 3000 Richmond, Suite 500. The exhibition will kick-off with an opening reception on Saturday, August 19 from 5:30 to 7:30PM and will be on exhibit through October 1. Taylor explored cutting-edge modern design from the late 1940s through the 1960s in Houston, Texas. He was a member of an informal local Miesian school of design that was directly inspired by New York architect Philip Johnson's Houston residence for Dominique and John de Menil (1951). Harwood Taylor was unique in this group in the facile manner that he mixed the most avant-garde architectural design with the exigencies of everyday life of the Houston middle class and elite. The exhibition, catalog, and lecture will highlight Taylor's contribution to modern architecture in Houston and, hopefully, serve to promote the preservation of Taylor's extant houses. Additionally, as with all activities of Houston Mod, we hope this exhibition will increase awareness in the Houston community of the importance of post-World War II modern architecture in Houston. The catalog will describe and document Taylor's early and prolific practice that culminated in his designs for a series of Miesian inspired suburban courtyard houses built between 1955 and 1960 that were widely published in the local and national press. The exhibition will feature new and historic photographs, original and reproduced architectural drawings, and models. The catalog will contain a detailed essay explaining the design of the houses in their historical and cultural context. The exhibition will coincide with Houston Mod's fourth annual lecture. The lecture is to be delivered by architect William F. Stern, FAIA, who oversaw the restoration of Johnson's Menil House as well as Taylor's most important residential work, the Frame House (1960). Kimberly Radich will serve as the Exhibition Curator with Ben Koush as the Supervising Coordinator; both are Houston Mod Board Members with prior experience in the respective roles. For more details please see our Press Release Links: Free Lecture Speaker: Kate Betts Title: Shaping Fashion - The Enduring Influence of Cristobal Balenciaga Links: Market Weekend Tickets: Preview Party - $25 per person for Lawndale members (guarantee admission throughout weekend) & $35 for non-members. For tickets, volunteering, or more information, please contact The Lawndale Art Center(713-528-5858). Dealers: Links: 20th Century Modern Market Preview Party Lawndale's 20th Century Modern Market is the original antiques show of its kind held in the Southwest, exclusively featuring design of the twentieth century. This year's Market will feature specialist dealers from around the country, offering a variety of media including furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, objects d'art and fashion. Each year in conjunction with the Market, Lawndale sponsors a free public lecture on Modern design. Links: Rice Design Alliance, in collaboration with Houston Mod, Presents: The 2005 Architecture Tour Modern Mode: Houston Architecture at Mid-Century This year RDA will collaborate with Houston Mod to highlight the buildings and architects on the forefront of Houston's modern architecture movement in the 1950s and '60s. RDA has held architecture tours every year since 1975 to acquaint Houstonians with the best examples of architecture, interior design, and landscape design in the city. Bousquet-Wightman Reception Bousquet-Wightman House Exhibition Bousquet House Documentation Complete Lecture Houston Mod is pleased to announce that Leo Marmol, AIA, managing principal of Links: Members-only tour and reception Members-only tour and reception at the private home of Cathy and Andrew Echols at 62 Briar Hollow Drive. Originally called the Carter House, the home is featured on the Houston Mod web site and was designed by the architecture firm of Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson in 1960. Special thank you to Jim Manning of Catered Affairs and Michael Landrum for sponsoring this event. Houston Mod Architecture Tour Stephen Fox and Anna Mod will offer tours of Houston's Richmond Avenue corridor, a hot bed of modern design, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the 20th Century Modern Market and limited to Lawndale and Mod Members for $10 which includes a guide to the buildings on the tour. Links: Rice Design Alliance 'Snap Shot Exhibition' Houston Mod participates in the Rice Design Alliance 'Snap Shot Exhibition', with a board displaying the 'Top Ten Endangered Buildings in Houston'. The exhibition will be held at Lawndale Art Center in the Museum District and opens with a preview party Wednesday, April 7. Tickets are $25 per person and reservations are accepted through April 5. Please call the RDA at 713.348.4876.
News Flash Advisory Board Member, Anna Mod represented Houston Mod on the Texas capitol steps holding the Prudential Building Board as Preservation Texas read out the state's 10 most endangered buildings. It was a cold and windy morning but exciting as well, said Mod. We are in good company. (Other buildings on the list are the 1937 Kraigher House designed by Richard Neutra in Brownsville, and the Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum designed by Richard Colley in 1954) Organizational Meeting and First Public Lecture HoustonMod, a newly formed organization dedicated to promoting and preserving knowledge and appreciation of modern architecture and design in Houston, has announced its organizational meeting and first public lecture. Noted architect, William F. Stern, FAIA of Stern and Bucek Architects, will speak at the Lawndale Art Center at 4912 Main on Thursday, August 21st at 7:30 on "Conservation and Preservation: Houston's Modern Architectural Legacy." Prior to the lecture, Ray + Hollington Architects will sponsor a reception and meeting beginning at 6:30 pm in their award-winning offices next door at 4916 Main. Links: |
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