http://wfae.org en http://wfae.org/post/historic-charlotte-offers-chance-go-inside-mad-men-era-homes <p></p><p>Mid-century modern architecture is not known for being flashy. Architects in the 1950s and 60s took their inspiration from nature, designing unadorned homes with low sloped roofs and large windows. They may not stand out from the outside, but inside it’s a different story. Saturday’s Mad About Modern Home tour &nbsp;offers a chance to go <em>inside</em> 8 of the city’s mid-century gems. Duncan McFadyen&nbsp;talks to Historic Charlotte executive director Nicole McBeth.</p><p></p><p> Sat, 11 May 2013 11:49:00 +0000 Duncan McFadyen 27053 at http://wfae.org Historic Charlotte Offers A Chance To Go Inside 'Mad Men' Era Homes http://wfae.org/post/architecture-richard-neutra <p>They called him a “prophet of clean, crisp, modernism”, and behind Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra one of the 20th century’s most famous architects.</p><p> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:03:02 +0000 Briana Duggan 15690 at http://wfae.org The Architecture Of Richard Neutra http://wfae.org/post/mid-century-modern-architecture <p>The mid-20th century saw the birth of home designs characterized by simple, clean lines with large windows and open floor plans. Think Frank Lloyd Wright and Richard Neutra. Some say those once modern homes are now outdated but since Richard Neutra’s death, his son, Dion, has been working to preserve those homes and advocating for their place in architectural history. He joins us in advance of his visit to the Bechtler, when Charlotte Talks. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000 15653 at http://wfae.org Mid-Century Modern Architecture