While we target modern properties we involve ourselves in all types of homes for both buyers and sellers including authentic rustic river escapes like this one. Last week we closed on this cute and clean little cabin in Bat Cave for one of our repeat clients. Crossing repeated hurdles Kelly was able to bring this to the finish line and create another happy homeowner. Are we a tad bit jealous on this one? Cheers!
Catching Up with Artist Barbara Fisher | I stopped by for my yearly trek to Barbara’s studio over the weekend. Barbara was the first artist I wrote about eight years ago today so it has become a little tradition for us.
Barbara has always been both super prolific and evolutionary in her work. One can look around her studio and see her journey as an artist. Currently she has been led to work with mixing acrylic and ink on canvas in a series she calls “Tangled Mapping.” The works appear as aerial views of chaotic cities, intricate weavings, interstices, energy blips or the fabric of the “ether” around us. She relates them to slices of our thoughts at any moment in time or the invisible chemical trails of the energy between us these days.
Barbara has recently been working on collaborations with German photographer Norbert Guthier. As Guthier travels he selects artists in various cities to work with him on art. Below is one of their most recent collaborations called “The Sky is Crying.”
Barbara’s work can be found in various cities across the country and you can find Barbara most days in her studio at 170 Lyman St in the River Arts District. Or peruse her website here and check out some of my past posts on Barbara here. Enjoy our Monday. Cheers!
Today, this groovy lil’ blog turns 8 years old…and still going. Cheers!
On the market is Grove Park’s premiere mid-century home by notable Asheville architect Tony Lord of the Asheville Citizen Times Building. This completely updated legacy home has been mindfully stewarded forward for future generations to enjoy.
Meticulously modernized this gallery style interior sets the precedent for a minimalist aesthetic allowing the occupant to take center stage. Framed by clean, architectural lines the flowing main level is open and nestled in lush nature offering a variety of rooms for living, working and entertaining.
The lower level is designed to be highly versatile as a studio, office or guest bedroom /in-law suite. There is a full bathroom and it comes readily plumbed for a studio kitchen. To tour more on this home, including the new European style kitchen and expansive master bedroom suite, go here.
This home is shown by appointment. Give Kelly or Troy a call to learn more. Cheers!
Sweet! Netflix is primed to launch a new original documentary series next month fit for all architecture and design enthusiasts. “Abstract: The Art of Design” will premiere on Feb. 10 and spotlight how design influences everyday life. The show, produced by Editor-in-Chief of WIRED Scott Dadich, follows the creative genius of eight innovators in design-related fields. One of those innovators is none other than Danish architect and founder of BIG, Bjarke Ingels.
The NCMH Modern Coast Tour | Join George Smart and his crew on Saturday–Sunday April 22-23 | Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach NC. Enjoy a great springtime weekend touring some amazing new and mid-century Modernist houses at the beautiful NC coast — without the hassle of driving! Includes the delightful company of fellow Modernist architecture fans, plus all your meals, hotel, snacks, drinks, and free wifi in our luxury restroom-equipped, air-conditioned bus. Featuring Modernist houses designed by Scott Ogden, Kevin Pfirman, Oxenfeld/Newkirk, Michael Moorefield, John Parker, Ballard McKim and Sawyer, and Michael Ross Kersting. Details and tickets.
The Cabin…Again | Within my own life I’m constantly exploring new ideas for cool cabins. Between my desire for a small abode and/or creating unique AirBnB destinations it is a border line obsession. I’ve been looking at everything from homes in small new silos, 20′ container homes to creating something out of industrial garage kits. Last, there is that desire to build something unique from the ground up. Thus, I found this little Dwell article on a design competition for hotel cabins that I’ll share here.
For more inspiration there is, as always, the Modern Asheville Pinterest page here, here and here. Enjoy your Cabin Dreamland and your Sunday. Cheers!
Congrats to our friend and colleague Brandon Bryant of Red Tree Builders. He was sworn in Thursday evening as 2017 President of the Asheville Home Builders Association — an organization we are a proud member of. Cheers to you buddy! Kelly and Troy
We are so proud of our women and our citizens today for standing up and claiming their power. And thank you Kelly for representing! Cheers!
SHELBURNE WOODS UPDATE | Kelly and I are super excited by the progress on 51 Shelburne Woods in West Asheville. This speculative home constructed by Mountain Sun Builders has beautiful lines and flow throughout. We stopped by just before the insulation was about to begin to see the Souther Yellow Pine timber construction and formaldehyde free plywoods of the light, bright and functional spaces. And wait to see you the dramatic views of the greenway path in the ravine behind this new small community. Stand by for when we bring this one to the market soon. Cheers!
