Some examples of modern homes

[dismayed]

Brian, I have no interest in any "planned city" whether by Wright, Pei or anyone else. I also am not concerned with houses having full acre yards. I am just enamored with the esthetics and simplicity of the Usonions. With todays technology and improved materials they could be made very tight and long lasting. We all learned from Wright's mistakes didn't we?

Love these thoughts and the Usonion/Wright houses.

[Jettmiester]

I love how FLW used the low profile designs in his homes so to blend in with the environment. What happened with this concept? Seems all the newer houses are topped with these witch hat roofs. A realtor told me when I 1st moved to OKC area in Nov, that the higher the roof, the more desireable the area and was told Edmond had a requirement that all homes had to have these what I call Witch hat roofs. Who made up this rule that witch hat roofs are more desireable or upscale? I think its really the opposite. Who thinks seeing MORE of the roofing shingles is upscale?

I had the pleasure of seeing the Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward exhibit at the Guggenheim in New York last July. I had taken a friend of mine with me who was not familiar with FLW and walked away awestruck.

[Mikemarsh51]

My only gripe about these style houses would be the flat roof. Those modern styles are so cool. A flat roof is asking for trouble!

[ljbab728]

Brian, I have no interest in any "planned city" whether by Wright, Pei or anyone else. I also am not concerned with houses having full acre yards. I am just enamored with the esthetics and simplicity of the Usonions. With todays technology and improved materials they could be made very tight and long lasting. We all learned from Wright's mistakes didn't we?

Yeah, Mike (I THINK it's Mike) sometimes Goff houses are hazardous to to Kids and sometimes they are vulnerable to them. I can't believe Bavinger raised a kid in the house but he (the son) has said it all just seemed normal to him.

Yes, I went to school with and graduated with his son. He always seemed like he was surviving very well.

[USG '60]

I was thrilled a few years ago when Sarah Susanka started the Small House Movement. I thought it would catch on due to the economy at the time, but NOOOO, McMansions won out. It blows my mind. What a waste of materials, utilities and soul. It literally breaks my heart. I literally think it is impossible to give those huge monstrosities ANY feeling of having a soul, especially inside. If you have any pictures of one that does PLEASE post them and stun me.

[ultimatesooner]

I love how FLW used the low profile designs in his homes so to blend in with the environment. What happened with this concept? Seems all the newer houses are topped with these witch hat roofs. A realtor told me when I 1st moved to OKC area in Nov, that the higher the roof, the more desireable the area and was told Edmond had a requirement that all homes had to have these what I call Witch hat roofs. Who made up this rule that witch hat roofs are more desireable or upscale? I think its really the opposite. Who thinks seeing MORE of the roofing shingles is upscale?

I had the pleasure of seeing the Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward exhibit at the Guggenheim in New York last July. I had taken a friend of mine with me who was not familiar with FLW and walked away awestruck.

The steeper roofs reduce the impact of hail hitting the roof

[USG '60]

The steeper roofs reduce the impact of hail hitting the roof

Hee, hee, that is why there was no hail damage in McMansion Edmond. Better roofs can be made for flat and mildly sloping roofs. And no roof is perfect.

[edcrunk]

I have a close friend that is moving towards building these in midtown... Or wherever one would wish.

[bluedogok]

My only gripe about these style houses would be the flat roof. Those modern styles are so cool. A flat roof is asking for trouble!

Flat roof matererials are much better than they used to be but ultimately it comes down to installation. Not all have flat roofs either, most here in Austin do not.

iPhone typing sucks, when the site is back up clean I will expand on a few of the posts and have some pics.

[Bunty]

Norman and Stillwater have some. Tulsa is loaded down with em.

Here's pictures of one in Stillwater, inside and out: http://www.moderntulsa.net/2009/07/1...dern-for-sale/

[andimthomas]

Here's pictures of one in Stillwater, inside and out: http://www.moderntulsa.net/2009/07/1...dern-for-sale/

In my opinion that's kind of an eye sore. My eyes literally hurt when I looked at the pictures.
I found a really nice modern/contemporary for sale in NW OKC a few months ago. I'll have to search for it again. But it was a great property.

[USG'60]

Yep, that little number has several "issues."

[CuatrodeMayo]

Here's pictures of one in Stillwater, inside and out: http://www.moderntulsa.net/2009/07/1...dern-for-sale/

It's definitely in need of some love, but it has some serious pontential.