The Cause: For architecture fans, Modernist houses evoke a passionate optimism and true love. These houses connect people to nature and the land through carefully designed spaces that are relaxing, compelling, and utterly addictive. Modernist houses are livable sculptures, and many of these mid-century sculptures are endangered. Their locations, often on prime real estate, can be worth much more than the houses, making demolition and development an attractive option. By providing unrivalled documentation, USModernist helps Modernist houses in danger and raises awareness about Modernist preservation to preserve the legacy of exceptional residential design.
USModernist® is a internationally respected 501C3 nonprofit, recognized with 20 awards for local, state, and national leadership in historic preservation. We are the largest open digital archive of Modernist houses and architects with over 23,000 houses; a 4.3-million page architecture magazine library; and the long-running USModernist Radio podcast, with 380 episodes.
George Smart HAIA,
CEO. His wife refers to this project as "a 18-year seizure." Michela O'Connor Abrams,
Chief Advancement Officer. We won't DWELL on her experience.
Devra Dubroff,
Special Events Manager. Keeps things moving, like a coffee shop where you never have to wait.
Angela Roehl,
Tour Director. Books and leads exciting architecture tours. She really hates this.
Bobbie Morris,
Research. Responsive is her middle name. Or it could be Jane. We don't know.
Tara Barthelmess,
Special Events. Tour or party? She’s there.
Virginia Faust,
Real Estate. Monitors iconic houses across NC day after day, for years.
Janet Elbetri,
Accounting.
Just ask her about chocolate. We dare you.
Michael Locke,
Photography. He shot over 5,000 houses in LA. With his camera.
Frank Harmon FAIA,
National Affairs. Sends alerts when our fenestration needs a parti hat.
Ormando Harris,
Art Transport. Like Batman,
swoops in quickly.
Ron Gallagher,
News Editor. He moniters our spelling, too.
Catherine Cramer,
Research. She can find any Modernist house. Resistance is futile.
Allison McCoy Blair Bedford Christopher Crosby Doe Diane Bald Drew Pedrick Elizabeth Timme Hilary Lewis Jim White Julie Taylor HAIA June Goldfinger Karen Okner Meelena Turkel Robert Ivy FAIA Tim Godbold Tim Ross
National Advisory Board
Kennedy
Modernist Archive Inc. Board Of Directors
Anne Stoddard, Sharon Glazener, George Smart,
Eleanor Stell, Lesley McAdams, Caterri Woodrum
