Pretty cool architecture in KC

After touring Oklahoma City's modern architecture, I was inspired to check out some local spots here in Kansas City. I've discovered we have a pretty nice selection of modern homes in our neck of the woods. A KC architect named Donald Drummond designed over 1,100 homes in the KC area and Oklahoman Bruce Goff designed three homes here as well. One cool thing I learned in research was that there was an NBC show in the fifties called The House That Home Built that documented 20 architects from different metros who designed and built 20 modern homes as viable options to more traditional homes of that era. The show did not last long, as only 11 of the 20 architects completed their 20 homes. Drummond was one of two architects who finished on time, along with California architect Eichler. Sarah and I stumbled into a Prarie Village, KS neighborhood around 98th and Belinder on Aberdeen Street. Out of nowhere appeared a midcentury modern ranch-a-thon consisting of over a dozen homes. They were pretty incredible. Here's a sample of Drummond's work in KC:

Anyway, we'll be visiting the Goff homes soon and keep you posted on what we find.

Oh yeah, we have a house too. And it's looking great. We've landscaped this month and plan some outdoor painting of our front door and metal work. We also have commissioned a local artist for a backyard sculpture. Thanks Dave.

Aaron