Parsons School of Design graduate Mark Janson shared his most recent and favorite project to date -- a renovated weekend home in Stanford, New York. Originally built in 1965, the 2,000 square foot home has a classic mid-century style that is rare to find in the area.
Janson wanted to create a space that he could restore in a retro style with a modern twist, creating an exposed structure to improve movement and visual connections. Adding floor-to-ceiling windows created an open and airy feeling to the home, looking out onto the lush landscaping and the private park next door.
The central kitchen and dining area are Mark Janson's favorite parts of the home, features two glass exposures and a wood burning stove.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Retro Revival
- The trend towards restoring mid-century style homes with modern twists creates opportunities for designers and architects to create unique spaces.
- Open and Airy Spaces
- The trend towards creating open floor plans with floor-to-ceiling windows creates opportunities for builders and developers to create desirable living spaces.
- Exposed Structure
- The trend towards exposing the structural elements of homes creates opportunities for architects and designers to create visually stunning and unique spaces.
Who This Affects Most
- Construction
- The construction industry can take advantage of the trend towards open and airy spaces and exposed structure by incorporating these elements into new construction and renovations.
- Architecture
- Architects can take advantage of the Retro Revival trend by designing homes that incorporate mid-century style with modern twists.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can capitalize on the trend towards Retro Revival by creating spaces that combine mid-century style with modern elements.
