Designed by Alden Dow

745 S Meridian Road, Midland, MI 48640

Built by Alden Dow for his sister Dorothy Arbury, this home has remained in the family since its design and construction in 1939. The estate is surrounded by more than 500 acres conservation property and has almost 90 acres of riverfront property. It features Dow's classic unit block construction and original built-in details and fixtures. Dow's architectural style is characterized by its organic integration with the environment, innovative use of materials, and emphasis on harmony between structure and nature.

$2,400,000

Designed by Ray Kappe

762 Latimer Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Constructed from concrete, steel, and glass, this masterpiece by Ray Kappe (one of the founders of SCI-Arc) demonstrates the architect's belief that buildings should be integrated into their natural surroundings. Expansive walls of windows seamlessly blend the indoors with the beauty of mature trees and open sky. Features include a glass-domed ceiling in the primary bedroom, numerous balconies and decks, and two outdoor spas.

$4,995,000

Designed by by I.M. Pei

253 Saint Josephs Way, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Located on a generous green courtyard along the quiet pedestrian walkways of Society Hill, this townhome designed by I.M. Pei offers the best of both worlds – a private sanctuary nestled gracefully into the heart of the City of Brotherly Love. Features include: an abundance of natural light, high ceilings, custom built-in MCM millwork, and front and back patios.

$1,450.000

Designed by Alfred Browning Parker

5005 Hammock Park Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33156

Alfred Browning Parker established his practice in the 1940s and gained international attention by incorporating South Florida's unique geology into Modernist architecture and, at times, through the hands of his own personal craftsmanship. The design of this home incorporates hardwood Florida Cedar and coral rock found on site. Additions were made 2003, and include an upstairs standalone primary suite and an additional family room that opens up to an industrial kitchen.

$4,600,000

Designed by by Raul F. Garduno, with Peter Heiser and Paul Judson

1954 Lucile Avenue, Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Cantilevered over the land, this steel frame house (which was featured in 1961 issues of Arts & Architecture magazine and LA Times "Home") appears as if it's floating in air over the city below. Period details include: partially suspended walnut kitchen cabinetry, George Nelson modular shelving system in the family/dining room, original Gladding McBean tile, and art by mid-20th-century ceramist David Gil. A detached carport is situated at the property's base.

$2,350,000

by Horace Gifford 

482 Tarpon Walk, Fire Island Pines, NY 11782

One of the most iconic houses by Horace Gifford, the "Kodak House" was built during the "Go Go" days of Fire Island. Its nickname comes from the home's resemblance to the Kodak Flashcube, which used with Kodak's Instamatic camera in the 1960s. The house was designed in the shape of a Greek cross with four tall slender tower bases delicately tethered to its sand dune. At night the house transforms into a lighthouse with light streaming out of its wall-to-wall 14' high windows.

$1,999,000

Designed by Harry Wenning

5 Tavano Road, Ossining, NY 10562

Positioned on a secluded pond and surrounded by lush greenery this midcentury beauty is part of Ossining's Robinwood Historic District, a development of 21 modern homes built in the 1960s, all designed by Architect Harry Wenning. The neighborhood and the home were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019. The living room features 14 sets of sliding doors that open onto a surrounding deck, making it feel like you're on the bow of a ship.

$875,000

Designed by Beverley Thorne

38 Sunset Drive, Kensington, CA 94707

The trailblazing wood, glass, and steel triangle design of Beverly Thorne's "Music House'' spans a ravine, landscaped creek, and a waterfall – all of which are viewable from a double-story great hall with cathedral ceiling that looks out over sun-drenched magnolias. The central space is crowned by a gigantic central skylight. The iconic modernist architect, dubbed the “man of steel,” designed several iconic mid-century houses, such as the Case Study House 26 in San Rafael and the Dave Brubeck House in Oakland. His homes are very rare and sought after.

$1,600,000

Designed by Paul Rudolph

6520 Swan Creek Road Rock Hall, MD 21661

Located on the Chesapeake Bay, Paul Rudolph designed the main residence on this 240 acre property for Wylie F. L. Tuttle, the American real estate developer behind the construction of Tour Montparnasse. The home’s unique copper roof features an outdoor observation deck that spans the entire length with stunning panoramic views of the Bay Bridge and Baltimore Skyline; the trapezoidal shapes make the home appear as if its growing out of the natural surroundings. Two main living spaces are connected by a passage featuring a courtyard with landscaping originally designed by Rudolph.

$5,000,000

Designed by William Pereira

135 N Rossmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Designed by Architect William Pereira for himself in the late 1950s, this home's clean lines, expansive use of glass, and integration with outdoors are exemplary of modernist design principles. Pereira's contributions to modernist California architecture, include the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco, the Theme Building (LAX), and the Geisel Library at UCSD.

$5,495,000

Designed by Nathaniel Saltonstall and Oliver P. Morton

25 Way, Unit 55, Wellfleet, MA 02667

Located within The Colony of Wellfleet this piece of local architectural history is on the market for the first time since 1963. The MCM cottage – one in a grouping of eight – was designed and built by Architects Nathaniel Saltonstall and Oliver P. Morton on the Outer Cape.

$5,000,000

Designed by Jean Edelstein and David Crompton

9080 Wonderland Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Behind the minimalist facade of this modern home – designed as a creative collaboration between California Artist Jean Edelstein and Architect David Crompton – lightfilled interiors and a lush tropical landscape designed by Garrett Eckbo await. Rent or buy.

$3,799,999