About 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 design.
USModernist is recognized with 19 awards for local, state, and national leadership in historic preservation, giving hundreds of thousands access to the most exciting residential architecture, past and present. We connect people with their past or their future dream homes and preserve histories for future generations. USModernist® which hosts national and international tours; the largest open digital archive of Modernist houses and architects; 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.
Michael Locke, Photography. He's 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, Donation Transport. Like Batman, he arrives quickly on the scene.
Ron Gallagher, News Editor. He moniters our spelling, too.
Catherine Cramer, Research. She can find any Modernist house. Resistance is futile.
Dr. Allison McCoy
Christopher Kennedy
Crosby Doe, Crosby Doe Associates
Diane Bald
Drew Pedrick, McTigue Architects
Elizabeth Timme, OfficeOf: Office
Hilary Lewis
Jim White, Paramount
Julie Taylor HAIA, Taylor & Company
June Goldfinger
Karen Okner, Design Collaborative
Meelena Turkel, Turkel Design
Robert Ivy, FAIA
Tim Ross
