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North Carolina Modern Architecture

Home & Garden

The Warmth of Glass & Stone

Growing up in a modernist masterpiece taught two sisters that a house is far more than a home — it’s a feeling.

by Robyn Yiğit Smith
Home & Garden

The Four Elements of a Modern Home

An acclaimed North Carolina architect picks four homes whose distinctive features — from sleek rooflines to dramatic windows — illustrate the mid-century modern aesthetic.

by Frank Harmon
Home & Garden

The Marvelous Mr. Modern

George Smart set out to save a historic, but often overlooked, architectural style in North Carolina. By showcasing the functional beauty of these homes across the state, he’s rallied folks to the cause of Mayberry Modernism.

by Robin Sutton Anders
History

Blueprint For A Movement

A tenacious architect with a lofty goal turned North Carolina State University into a powerhouse of modernist design.

by Michael Welton

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