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First of a Kind

In the beginning…America's very first modern tracts

There's Music in the Air

Producing sweet sounds at Sunnyvale's Rancho Sans Souci Eichlers

Bells of Wonder

When architect Paolo Soleri was swayed by the wind along the path of organic modernism

'Little Boxes' Flashback

60th anniversary of the provocative folk song that tainted the suburban way of life

Restore, Rehab, Refurbish?

Adriene Biondo

Fridays on the Homefront

What's the term that defines that new home
improvement project you've got planned?

Ever wonder if that new home renewal project you're about to undertake can accurately be called an act of 'restoration,' 'rehabilitation,' or 'refurbishment'—or something else altogether?

Tune in to any home improvement or 'flipper home' show, and you'll hear lots of techy-sounding buzzwords like those three. Real estate listings are another place where such terms are bandied about, often interchangeably.

Frankly, all of this terminology can be disconcerting, especially to those who are interested in preserving mid-century homes.

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On the Homefront

Welcome to the New Year

Something new from CA-Modern magazine too—with the arrival of our Winter '22 issue

Lamps to Light Up Your Life

CA-Modern's new Winter '22 issue shines a light on floor lamps with a modern touch

Awaken to Xmas Morn 1960

Unforgettable MCM that was transformed into a glowing holiday delight of yesteryear

Reroofing's Multiple Choices

Favor energy-efficient cool-roof systems, stylistic consistency and a quality installer

Energy: Sun Power Rising

Solar technology hits a new plateau in the face of rising electricity costs and greenhouse emissions

Grand Guru of Clay

Once one of Los Angeles' top mid-century artists—and then forgotten—Raul Angulo Coronel looks back with newfound fame

Swiss Misses

Amid mystery and misgivings, the chalet-like Swiss Miss homes have fans soaring with affection

Sounding the Depths

Breaking through in the mid-century and pioneered by modern designer Harry Bertoia, the way-out world of sound sculpture and sound art is booming today