5 Must See Modern Homes In Jacksonville

[Metro Jacksonville]

5 Must See Modern Homes In Jacksonville



A peek inside a few mid-modern residences from Old Arlington, Inc. and the American Institute of Architects-Jacksonville Chapter 3rd Annual Arlington Mod & More Home Tour.


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[Noone]

Nice examples.

[vicupstate]

That first house, the Hatcher residence is quite interesting.  I wouldn't have guessed it was built that long ago.  It seems to have passed the test of time, which is somewhat rare for older Modern architecture homes, IMO. 

I would mind seeing an article just on that house. 

I often wonder how energy efficient the homes with such expansive glass are.  Sometimes homes with 'unique' architecture prove to be impractical in certain ways, such as that.   

[marty904]

Other than the first one, I'm failing to see what makes any of the others "modern".  Having a bomb shelter under an old house hardly qualifies as "modern" so I'm having a hard time on this one...

[strider]

We did the tour with our architect which gave us a different perspective perhaps than most. OK, perhaps being contractors added something different as well - crawling under the Hatcher house to look at construction technics for instance wasn't something most did. Some of the houses seemed just houses, but what is easily forgotten is that the style of that just normal suburban house was new and modern when it was built.  My favorite was the Fisher house as it was modern, open and still a bit unique.  While the Hatcher house was by far the most unusual, the Fisher design most expressed the Florida Modern of the times and seemed much more easily lived in than the Hatcher house.

[tufsu1]

Do I spy Mrs. Lakelander in the bathroom mirror of house 1?

[bencrix]

I think the "modern" style that dominates Arlington (the diversity of this article / tour aside) has at least something to do w/ the recent fortunes of that part of town. That is, unfortunately, it is not presently lovable/desirable. Either an argument for traditional/vernacular architecture, or for architectural diversity. Unfortunate, because Arlington is one of the better locations / geographies / ecologies / etc. in town.

[thelakelander]

Ranch style residential architecture is a form of Mid-Century Modern Architecture. There was only one house on the tour that wasn't "modern". Most were various forms of the Ranch. This style dominates neighborhoods like Arlington and Cedar Hills because that was the popular style of the era (50s/60s/70s) when they were developed.

[Josh]

I often wonder how energy efficient the homes with such expansive glass are.  Sometimes homes with 'unique' architecture prove to be impractical in certain ways, such as that.

Tint helps a lot, but obviously impacts the aesthetic. The side of that house overlooking the pool is southward-facing, but there's a lot of tree cover to the west/southwest (in addition to the windows being recessed), so it's probably fine.  Normally though, rooms with large glass walls like that are a nightmare in Florida.

[Keith-N-Jax]

The first one looks unique.

[tufsu1]

I think the "modern" style that dominates Arlington (the diversity of this article / tour aside) has at least something to do w/ the recent fortunes of that part of town. That is, unfortunately, it is not presently lovable/desirable. Either an argument for traditional/vernacular architecture, or for architectural diversity. Unfortunate, because Arlington is one of the better locations / geographies / ecologies / etc. in town.

from an architecture fad standpoint, you might have been correct 15 years ago.  But the last decade or so has seen a fond appreciation and revival for the mid-century modern style.

[finehoe]

https://www.atomic-ranch.com/

[mvp]

Here's a good discussion of modern vs contemporary:

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/397977/list/modern-or-contemporary-whats-the-difference

[Redbaron616]

Only the last, older house has true class. Modern architects have no clue. 1960s design now looks dated. True classical design never does.

[camarocane]

Architecture, like art is very subjective. Back in the 40s 50s and 60s this stuff was cutting edge and en vogue. I think the last house truly is the most aesthetically pleasing, but once again its my opinion. That being said, I agree that certain contemporary architects try and mimic the classics (new library downtown and the new county courthouse) but fail miserably. I believe correct proportions play a major role in the design of a building and those two miss the boat completely.