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August Mod of the Month - Part I

Houston Mod invites you to join us this Sunday, August 6, 2017
for a Mod of the Month open house event from 2 - 4 PM.

Please help us find new preservation-minded owners for several vintage modern homes in Glenbrook Valley, located about 7 miles southeast of downtown Houston. Glenbrook Valley was designated as a City of Houston Historic District in 2011 and is the largest postwar historic district in the nation. Come see all of the recent improvements made by the city, county, and homeowners.

Thanks to Houston MODern Market for sponsoring this FREE event.

 

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7911 Santa Elena Street, Glenbrook Valley, Houston, TX 77061
 HAR Link   |   Google Map

 

Architects Symond Doughtie and Jack Porterfield took full advantage of this expansive lot in the hilly portion of Glenbrook Valley and created one of the areas most spectacular vintage modern homes. The house was built in 1955 for the Richardson family. In 1960 the family again engaged the architects to add the second level party lounge. The current homeowner received a Houston Mod Preservation Award in 2011 for the careful restoration and renovation of the house.

 

Doughtie and Porterfield worked mainly in the Pasadena, Texas area. They participated in the design of the spectacular 1st Pasadena State Bank building with MacKie & Kamrath and maintained their offices there for many years.
 

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8226 Glencrest Street, Glenbrook Valley, Houston, TX 77061
HAR Link   |   Google Map

 

This swanky mid-century ranch-style house maintains most of its original design features and is located in one of the nicest areas of the neighborhood. The long narrow brick used on this house is known as Roman brick which was preferred by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for many of his Prairie style designs. The brick shape reinforces the horizontal theme. The tiled bathrooms have been restored to their mid-century character.

 

 

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7718 Meadville Drive, Glenbrook Valley, Houston, TX 77061
HAR Link   |   Google Map

 

This glider-winged-like mod floated in for landing near Hobby Airport in 1960 (but it is not in the flight path) and is now ready for its next excursion. Original design elements were refurbished whenever possible, and those that couldn't be saved were thoughtfully replaced. Vintage elements are found throughout the home including a starburst front door escutcheon, interior brick and wood walls, vintage tiles, lighting fixtures, and original kitchen cabinets. The once enclosed carport has been restored to the architects intended open vision.

 

The architectural firm of Chustz & Wheeler designed the house. The original plans are framed and on display in the house. Roy Francis Chustz graduated from the University of Houston in 1950. If you know more about Chustz & Wheeler, Houston Mod would love to hear about it: info@houstonmod.org


Additional Area Houses to Consider:

8103 Glenvista Street:  A large, very affordable, mid-century ranch-style house with many nifty features intact, just needing a bit of work.

8007 Glenloch Street:  Long-time neighbors say this house originally had a flat roof and atrium. It will be a challenge to restore, but with its almost two acre bayou lot and good bones, it may be well worth the effort.

 

If you have more information about these architects, houses or others in the area please inform Houston Mod so we can include it in our Modern Houston Index on our website.

 

Be on the lookout for information on the August Mod of the Month - Part II event on August 13 in the Memorial area.

 

The Mod Squad will be available Sunday to help renew memberships and provide Houston Mod publications.

We hope to see you at the Mod of the Month!

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