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Interview with George Smart of US Modernist Radio

Interview with George Smart of US Modernist Radio

FromMid Mod Remodel


Interview with George Smart of US Modernist Radio

FromMid Mod Remodel

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Jul 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today, Mid Mod Remodel Podcast has … a GUEST! I am so excited to share my chat with George Smart, AKA Mr. Modernism of US Modernist Radio.He is the founder and executive director of the UsModernist organization – which, among other things, is the  largest open digital archive of midcentury Modernist houses in the the world – THIS IS A RESOURCE CHECK IT OUT.  George is an archivist of and advocate for modern architecture both in the past an the present.  He’s an inveterate networker who connects people who love MCM design with each other all over the country and the world.  You may already know him as the host of THE modern architecture podcast US Modernist Radio.We sat down in our respective offices this week to chat about why modern architecture and houses are so great, and how to dig more deeply into the modern history of your home town.  To set the scene, I should tell you that his Zoom background is the pool of Frank Sinatra’s house! Grab the show notes at www.midmod-midwest.com/313
Released:
Jul 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Do you live in a Mid-Century Ranch? Are you curious about an MCM house and wondering what it would take to renovate? Or are you just a fan of all things Mid-Century Modern? Mid Mod Remodel is the podcast where you learn how to match a mid-century home to your modern life. Your host, Della Hansmann is an architect who helps people remodel their Mid-century homes and mid mod homeowner fixing up1952 ranch. Learn what makes mid-century homes great, the common elements of MCM homes that nearly always need updating, and how any homeowner can plan the mid-century remodel of their dreams.