texasdago Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 So, I started a travel blog about 1 1/2 weeks ago. I'm covering tips, destinations, experiences, etc. You can see it at travelfix.blogspot.comAnyway, so far I've posted on all kinds of topics including Venice, Buenos Aires, Mexico, planning and a few other things. I was thinking of including a post on the Top 3 (or maybe Top 5) Mod sights in Houston. What would y'all say are the top 3 or so worth visiting. This can be something open to the public like the MFAH by Mies Van Der Rohe (yes... that must be on there, in my opinion) to something like Howard Barnstone's Gordon house... more of a "drive by" sight.Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 tap tap tap... is this thing on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowisp Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 If I'm driving with someone in the area, I always say "let me show you 2 of the best houses in Houston" and drive by the Gordon House and the 1930's house down the street on Blue Bonnet. As far as seeing a house near MFAH, 9 Shadowlawn is a suggestion. Of course The Menil House is not too far, and then drive to Lazy Lane to try to sneak a peek at the Neuhaus house, then drive Tiel Way and see the Kamraths, and I think a trip downtown to Pennzoil Place is a must.You know that's not even scratching the surface, but would highlight a tiny bit of what Houston has to offer.JasonSo, I started a travel blog about 1 1/2 weeks ago. I'm covering tips, destinations, experiences, etc. You can see it at travelfix.blogspot.comAnyway, so far I've posted on all kinds of topics including Venice, Buenos Aires, Mexico, planning and a few other things. I was thinking of including a post on the Top 3 (or maybe Top 5) Mod sights in Houston. What would y'all say are the top 3 or so worth visiting. This can be something open to the public like the MFAH by Mies Van Der Rohe (yes... that must be on there, in my opinion) to something like Howard Barnstone's Gordon house... more of a "drive by" sight.Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey01 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 If I'm driving with someone in the area, I always say "let me show you 2 of the best houses in Houston" and drive by the Gordon House and the 1930's house down the street on Blue Bonnet. As far as seeing a house near MFAH, 9 Shadowlawn is a suggestion. Of course The Menil House is not too far, and then drive to Lazy Lane to try to sneak a peek at the Neuhaus house, then drive Tiel Way and see the Kamraths, and I think a trip downtown to Pennzoil Place is a must.You know that's not even scratching the surface, but would highlight a tiny bit of what Houston has to offer.JasonHeck yeah I love the houses on Bluebonnet. There aren't a ton of examples of pure international style in this region so the Wirtz & Calhoun house is quite destinguished in that respect. And the Gordon house has all of the interesting characteristics such as being furnished by Flo Knoll. I don't know about significance, but the houses on Briar Hollow are pretty cool. 62 Briar Hollow, the Carter House by W,M,C,&A that the Echols quite nicely saved and the also the Barnstone house at 65 Briar Hollow. I think that Philip Johnson's buildings at St. Thomas are worth mentioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdago Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 I'm thinking I should include McKie and Kamrath's temple on Sunset given the "blessing" by FLW himself. Love it or not, Welton Beckett's Humble Oil building is a great commercial building.Oh yeah... and the Bruce Goff house in Memorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I think there are quite a few good residential mods in places like Ayrshire, Braeswood and Cambridge Green, and I agree a drive down Bluebonnet would yield some good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missjanel Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Heck yeah I love the houses on Bluebonnet. There aren't a ton of examples of pure international style in this region so the Wirtz & Calhoun house is quite destinguished in that respect. And the Gordon house has all of the interesting characteristics such as being furnished by Flo Knoll. I don't know about significance, but the houses on Briar Hollow are pretty cool. 62 Briar Hollow, the Carter House by W,M,C,&A that the Echols quite nicely saved and the also the Barnstone house at 65 Briar Hollow. I think that Philip Johnson's buildings at St. Thomas are worth mentioning. 62 Briar Hollow is now for sale. Too bad I don't have some extra money just sitting around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey01 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 62 Briar Hollow is now for sale. Too bad I don't have some extra money just sitting around.I want that!http://www.har.com/5699649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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