1950s Mark Odom Studio Country House

Architect Mark Odom, Mark odom studio, designed by Inglewood Residence with all the pit to American modernism and aesthetics mid-century modern. This house in Austin, Texas, from a turquoise door to an old convertible is a reincarnation of the style of the 1950s. The landlord acted as the civil engineer of his new home.

« The customer deeply appreciates the architecture of the middle of the century and expressed the desire that all the elements that you will find in a typical house in the middle of the last century be present in the new project », — says Mark Odom.

Grid partitions, light walls and a pebble on the roof were one of the characteristic features of the houses of the 1950s. Residence of 223 square meters. the meter is designed to preserve existing trees growing on the site. The garage is located in front of a small courtyard. Architects built an elongated volume on one side of the site to make room for open areas. The living room, kitchen and dining room are located in such a way that they are between the front and back yards. The third courtyard is located next to the kitchen, behind sliding glass doors that transmit a lot of natural light. The intended user experience of — to feel a constant connection with nature while driving around the house.

House — one-story, with a small mezzanine. Some minor level variations are created to emphasize different zones. For example, a staircase of three steps separates the hallway from the main residential area. Another step leads from the kitchen down to two bedrooms. The master bedroom and utility room are located at a higher level in the back of the house.

The floor is covered with terrazzo made using 816 kg of colored glass. The inner walls are painted white. Parts such as kitchen furniture and stair steps are accentuated with wood. In the living room, a brick fireplace and furniture ( curved sofa ) accurately recreate the atmosphere of the mid-20th century. The photographs depict an old Thunderbird parked near the house: the oldtime emphasizes the nostalgic style of the project even more strongly.