The Fu-Tung Cheng Weekend!
Modernist House Tours, Saturday, September 21
Bluff House Sunset Cocktail Party, Sunday, September 22
Bay Area CA:  Los Altos, Portola Valley, Tiburon
 5 Extraordinary Modernist Houses
on a Special Benefit Weekend for USModernist

Sponsored by:
 


Moon Over Modernism® events benefit USModernist, a 501C3 nonprofit educational archive for the documentation, preservation, and promotion of Modernist architecture.  USModernist is America's largest open digital resource for Modernist residential architecture with documentation on over 21,000 houses by nearly every major Modernist architect.  This event supports the USModernist archive, the longrunning podcast USModernist Radio, and the 4.3-million-page architecture and design magazine library.


For over 30 years, CHENG Design, led by acclaimed designer Fu-Tung Cheng, has been at the forefront of crafting exquisite award-winning custom homes in California with sustainable, emotional, and timeless design - and a unique focus on crafted concrete.  Imagine dream homes built with a keen understanding of concrete's inherent beauty and structural integrity. CHENG Design collaborates closely with clients to translate their vision into immaculate living spaces where expertly crafted concrete elements become a hallmark of timeless design.  Fu-Tung Cheng's extensive experience with concrete goes beyond mere construction. He's a master artist with this versatile material, fully expressing its potential, with a passion evident throughout the firm's portfolio.  Cheng will attend the Sunday night sunset cocktail party and will be selected houses on Saturday.
Cheng Design Modernist House Tours
Saturday, September 21, 9am-5pm
(timed ticket entry)


 
The 2013 House 7, Los Altos Hills CA.

The 2023 Portola Valley House, Portola Valley CA. Fu-Tung Cheng will be at this house from 1-3pm.





The 2016 Ascension House, Los Altos Hills CA (partial access).  Fu-Tung Cheng will be at this house from 10am-12n. 

2022 Los Altos Residence, Los Altos.
Sunday, September 21
 Tiburon Bluff House Sunset Cocktail Party, 5-7pm




The 2016 Tiburon Bluff House, Tiburon CA.
Bluff House is an awe-inspiring symphony of Modernist design, an unparalleled sculptural masterpiece crafted from concrete and steel. Clean lines and expansive walls that seamlessly blend into the surrounding sprawling landscape, a perfect harmony between nature and human ingenuity.  The incredible Bay view unfolds through 180-degree windows, showcasing the majesty of San Francisco, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and the idyllic Belvedere Island, all culminating in the grandeur of Mount Tamalpais. The living space itself is a masterpiece of light and volume. Imagine airy rooms where natural light dances across polished surfaces, creating a sense of openness and limitless possibility.  This is a smart home where everything responds to touch, powered by the sun, thanks to a state-of-the-art photovoltaic solar system and Tesla batteries.

You'll enjoy a lovely evening benefit cocktail party, spectacularly overlooking San Francisco Bay, with delicious appetizers, signature cocktails provided by Vermont Spirits, and entertainment by the drummer who loves ballads, the John Armato Trio! Valet parking provided, but as space is limited we encourage participants to come by UBER/LYFT.
Tickets and Details

Saturday Tour Tickets are $149 per person.  Choose a tour time.  To minimize traffic and wait times, admission is by timed-entry, color-coded wristband.  This greatly smooths out parking at the houses. You'll pick up your wristband (location TBA) and drive to the first house on that wristband's itinerary.  Then you'll follow the route to the other houses. 

Want to go to any house, at times of your choice?  Choose a VIP Tour Ticket. 

For Sunday, tickets are $299 per person.  You'll park in Tiburon (location TBA) and be shuttled to the party.

VIP Event Tickets include a VIP Tour Ticket and a Sunday Party Ticket. 

All ticketholders receive a free year's membership ($120 value) in the Mod Squad, USModernist's support organization!

Weekend Options

The Fine Print:  You agree to these terms and conditions by paying for tickets.

Physical tickets are not issued in advance; your name will be on our list.

House addresses and directions will be emailed about a week ahead. 

At the Saturday tour, carried children are free; strollers are not permitted.

Once payment is made, there are no refunds for any reason except for event cancellation. Tickets are transferable, however, just email devra@usmodernist.org at least a week ahead. 

We apologize that because these are private houses, they are not ADA-compliant.  Participants must be able to walk up and down stairs and navigate without aid of a walker or wheelchair.

Do not attend any event if you have symptoms within 7 days before the event or have been exposed to someone with COVID within the last 7 days before the event. 

For the party, over 21 only;  ID's will be checked.

  No tobacco use, weapons, or outside food and drink allowed at houses or grounds. 

Take all the photos you want, non-commercial use only.

Proceeds benefit USModernist, a 501C3 nonprofit educational archive for the documentation, preservation, and promotion of Modernist architecture.

Questions?  Contact Executive Director George Smart, george@usmodernist.org.