The Mission

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.

Award-Winning Leadership: USModernist® is an internationally respected 501(c)(3) nonprofit, recognized with 20 awards for local, state, and national leadership in historic preservation. We host the largest open digital archive of Modernist houses and architects; a 5 million page architecture magazine library; and the long-running USModernist Radio podcast.

Our Dedicated Team

A passionate group of architecture enthusiasts, preservationists, and experts working together to save and celebrate Modernist residential design.

George Smart

George Smart HAIA

CEO and Founder

His wife refers to this project as "a 19-year seizure."

Caroline Francis

Caroline Francis

Chief Development Officer

That next phone call may be her.

Devra Dubroff

Devra Dubroff

Special Events Manager

Keeps things moving, like a coffee shop where you never have to wait.

Angela Roehl

Angela Roehl

Tour Director

Books and leads exciting architecture tours. She really hates this.

Bobbie Morris

Bobbie Morris

Research

Responsive is her middle name. Or it could be Jane. We don't know.

Tara Barthelmess

Tara Barthelmess

Special Events

Tour or party? She's there.

Virginia Faust

Virginia Faust

Real Estate

Monitors iconic houses across NC day after day, for years.

Tom Guild

Tom Guild

Podcast Co-Host/Engineer

He makes the magic happen.

Michael Locke

Michael Locke

Photography

He shot over 5,000 houses in LA. With his camera.

Frank Harmon

Frank Harmon FAIA

National Affairs

Sends alerts when our fenestration needs a parti hat.

Ormando Harris

Ormando Harris

Art Transport

Like Batman, swoops in quickly.

Ron Gallagher

Ron Gallagher

News Editor

He moniters our spelling, too.

Catherine Cramer

Catherine Cramer

Research

She can find any Modernist house. Resistance is futile.

Modernist Archive Inc. Board Of Directors

Anne Stoddard, Sharon Glazener, George Smart, Eleanor Stell, Lesley McAdams, Erin Sterling Lewis, Caterri Woodrum