a2modern would like to thank all of you who have taken the time to write to the Ann Arbor Planning Commission and City Council on the issues surrounding George Brigham's Home and Architectural Studio located at 515/517 Oxford Road, Ann Arbor. We recently learned...
If you have not been to the David Osler exhibit at the University of Michigan Museum of Art, you should do so! The exhibit closes March 30th! See MLIVE related article, "Ann Arbor architect David Osler reflects on 5 decades of Michigan homes" (March 8,...
a2modern was contacted by Anna Baumgarten, UM student who would like to have access to a modern home for her film project. We asked Anna to write up a description of what she is doing and what she is interested in. If...
George B. Brigham, architect 515/517 Oxford Road, Family Home and Architectural Studio, 1940 (NEW DATES FOR PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL as if March 8th) Planning Commission April 15th First reading City Council April 21st Final decision City Council May 19th [Note: These dates could change again] NEW...
a2modern opens the 2014 Modern Living Series with “At Home With David Osler”, a tour of the original William Mundus (I) home. Built in 1964, the home reflects the architect’s considerable abilities to design modern homes that reflect his minimalist views. a2modern is...
A2MODERN MAP: a biking/walking tour of residential modern by Mid-Century masters Thanks to a very generous donation by Carolyn Lepard, Reinhart Realtors, a2modern was able to reprint the A2Modern Map which highlights a selection of 86 residential projects in the Ann Arbor Hills/Arboretum/Geddes area. ...
December 21, 2013–March 30, 2014 David Osler’s domestic, institutional, commercial, and civic buildings represent some of the most distinctive and recognizable modern architecture in Michigan, predominantly in Washtenaw County. Born in 1921, Osler is an Ann Arbor native and graduated from the University of Michigan College...
Eastern Michigan Historic Preservation Class This fall, a2modern partnered with Professor Ted Ligibel's Historic Preservation class for the third time to suggest properties for further study. The assignment for the students is to research the property back to the original deed. For a2modern, this supports...
Detroit's BIG CRUSH! The Detroit Area Art Deco Society will be hosting it's third annual Wine Stroll with the theme of Art, Architecture and Great Wines at variety of Detroit restaurants and historic venues. Saturday, October 26th 1:00 p.m. -5 :00 p.m. The wine stroll will provide attendees several...
When: Thursday November 7th Where: Domino's Farms Panelists: Margo Stipe, Robert Fishman, Dale Allen Gyure, Tom Monaghan See press release for further details! ...
