Home Tour
JULY 23,
7pm
Robert E. Cooper :: Seattle architect was known for designing grand homes in the Northwest Modern style. He formed a partnership with Phillip C. Sawers (1955-1962). Together, the two quickly rose to prominence designing several high-end custom homes, many of which received local and regional press. These included the Ben Smith House (1958), an all steel-framed house on Beacon Hill designed to maximize views to the west; and the high-end, Miesian style, steel-framed Herbert Gottschalk House (1962) on Mercer Island which utilized twelve tons of steel to cantilever some 16’ over a ravine.
Home Tour
November, 7pm
William Bain :: A wonderful Broadmoor home by famed architect William J. Bain (founder of NBBJ). One of Seattle’s most prominent architects. This 5,790 sq ft home on a double lot includes 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths on 2 levels, plus courtyard.
Long before Broadmoor was settled, the Puget Mill Company snapped up this land and began logging the trees. Then, during the time of the development of the University of Washington, who wanted to create the arboretum, part of the land was traded for that cause in return for utility work for a new residential community. As a result, Broadmoor was made possible. Since then, more land has been incorporated to make the Broadmoor Golf Club.
Founded in the 1920s, you will find many styles of homes here, including many wonderful custom mid-century moderns.
Broadmoor is a gated community: Gate code and RSVP required to enter the gate on Madison. Members who RSVP will be given access instructions. Attendance limited.
Home Tour + Film
July 11, 2016 7pm
1959 Albert Baumgartner :: Please come tour our Seattle home overlooking Alki and Elliott Bay. This 4600 sq ft home features a central courtyard with pool and pool house. The home has two large cedar vaults that are wrapped in copper on the exterior. 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on an 18,000 sq ft lot.
We are also planning to screen a documentary film about the northwest school of mid-century design. Please RSVP
Vancouver BC Mid-Century Home Tour
September 24th, 10am
Vancouver Heritage Foundation :: Join us each year to explore the iconic West Coast architectural approach to Mid-Century Modernism Vancouver-Style. Mid-Century Modernism embraces clean lines, raw materials and a close relationship with nature. In Vancouver we enjoy a specific adaptation in “West Coast Modernism” which made use of our abundant local natural resources and incredible landscape.
