Comments on: Mid Century Modern Home Plans

By: Henrik Bull, FAIA

Henrik Bull, FAIA — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:57:21 +0000

I designed the cabin shown at the top of the page about 50 years ago. The clients said they had already written the advertising copy, “You can build this cabin yourself for the cost of a second car.” When I protested, I was told, “do the best you can”. They built the cabin, claiming that the cost for materials was $3200 ($40,000 in todays dollars). It could not be built today because building codes would not permit the uninsulated walls and roof. It was never intended to be heated, more like a semi permanent tent. It used a small fraction of the natural resources of a modern code complying “Leisure Home”. Today only very rich people can afford a vacation home.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:00:08 +0000

Hi Diane,
your best bet is Ebay.

By: Diane Short

Diane Short — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:36:47 +0000

How can I find a copy of the Second Homes for Leisure Living booklet? Thanks….I would love to build one someday!

By: TERRI TYNDELL

TERRI TYNDELL — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:56:58 +0000

I LOVE THE FIRST HOME ILLUSTRATION…WHAT A WAY TO VACATION IN MIDCENTURY STYLE!

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Bookshelf Bonanza: Leisure Living « — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:21:40 +0000

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By: John

John — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:52:02 +0000

Why doesnt someone today publish these floor plans or create something similar? Not everyone in America makes lots of money and can afford a typical second/vacation home. I would think today one could possible put together something along the lines of this for far less than the ones developers are creating. Small, functional and inexpensive.

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Elsewhere « Visualingual — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:04:03 +0000

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By: Lushpad

Lushpad — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:49:03 +0000

I LOVE the brochure! What a great find. I just finished designing a poster with for tikibar tv with my favourite Clarendon typeface and those crazy retro colours! I totally dig the A frame with double deck.

By: A Mid-Mod Place By the Sea Just for Me – Home Girl

A Mid-Mod Place By the Sea Just for Me – Home Girl — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:00:57 +0000

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