SpaceAge Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Memorial Bend Area Mod of the Month Houston Mod invites you to join us this Sunday, December 14th (2:00-4:00 PM), for Mod of the Month. Three wonderful mid-century modern houses will be open for touring. All are located near Memorial Drive and the Sam Houston Toll Road/Beltway 8. Meet members of Houston Mod. Sign-up or renew your membership. Houston Mod publications make great gifts and will be available. 1. 12806 Figaro Drive- Memorial Bend HAR Link Architect William Floyd originally designed this updated mid-century modern home. It is located on a cul-de-sac street in the east portion of Memorial Bend. A wall of windows affords panoramic views of the lushly landscaped yard. The kitchen features granite counters, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. A new commercial quality roof was installed one year ago. It also features newly installed recessed lighting, Phillipe Starck and George Nelson lighting, original wood floors, fresh paint, new side fences, solid wood doors throughout with Omnia door hardware, and Walker Zanger tile. The schools are excellent and it's close to parks, a bird sanctuary, and shopping. 2. 423 Electra Drive- Memorial Bend HAR Link Glimmers of the original architectural brilliance still shine through in this house designed by architect Lars Bang. The floor plan is very dynamic and exciting with huge windows and walls of glass opening directly to views of the 17.5 acre Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. The original detailing is meticulous and mostly still intact. The kitchen is a geometric work of art and opens to very large dining and living areas and to the front garden. This is the former home of Page Parkes, world renown acting and modeling agent. The house deserves to be restored to its past splendor. Original plans will be displayed. The Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary is a 17.5 acre wooded sanctuary along Rummel Creek with a restored log cabin that houses a variety of education programs reaching out into Houston and surrounding areas. Open to the public 365 days a year, it also contains Houston Audubon offices. 3. 426 East Gaywood Drive- Rustling Pines Photos by Catherine McIntosh This well designed modern home, built in 1961 in Rustling Pines, is located just west of Memorial Bend. The brick wood and stone sided house is about 2,595 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms, 2- 1/2 baths and a detached garage. The nicely landscaped lot is about 11,905 sq. ft. The house has a low-pitched roof, open flowing living spaces, simple clean-lined built-ins and fixtures and lots of floor-to-ceiling windows. Interesting corner windows are located at both sides of the front of the house. Close by are some of the best public schools available in the Houston area, along with the Audubon Nature Sanctuary, and a 6 mile trail. See you there! Houston Mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceAge Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Unfortunately, 423 Electra will not be open today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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