Highlight Home of the Week Presented by Lisa Peters

Modern Green Home in Little Forest Hills Built by Renowned Local Designer

By Joanna England / June 17, 2015 /

Mark Martinek is the designer behind MOD Construction, a firm that designs and builds modern, eco-friendly homes. I’ve always been in love with these properties, how they evoke the same kind of shapes popularized during the 50s, but had facades and materials that were grounded and unique. If you’ve also been lusting over Martinek’s designs,…

There’s Something Irresistible About This Dashing Dilbeck in Kessler Park

By Joanna England / June 10, 2015 /

Normally our High Caliber Home of the Week is a sleek, modern design, but there’s something absolutely irresistible about this Kessler Park home designed by the great Charles Dilbeck that we absolutely had to feature it. The woodwork, the masonry, the gorgeous fireplaces and unique spaces, winding paths and romantic bedrooms — all of these…

Soft Contemporary is Remodeled to Perfection, Perfect Alternative to The ‘Burbs

By Joanna England / June 3, 2015 /

Suburb dwellers, rejoice! Boy do I have a deal for you! If you want all of the posh amenities and open spaces you can get with a new build, but don’t want to go through the tribulations of renovating within the city limits, you’re going to adore this absolutely fabulous 1970s soft contemporary that has…

Sleek Remodeled 1969 Contemporary in Russwood Acres is Perfect For a Family

By Joanna England / May 27, 2015 /

The size and shape of a lot can greatly influence the look and feel of a home. Sometimes a sprawling home on a large lot is nothing short of nirvana, but to transplant that same home to one of the miniscule footprints in University Park? Well, that’s heresy. This gorgeous 1969 contemporary, which has clerestory…

Sharif Munir Create A Bright, Beautiful Contemporary Home For Art

By Joanna England / May 20, 2015 /

It was love at first sight for us when we glanced upon this incredible contemporary home designed by Vernon Berry and built by the incomparable craftspeople at Sharif Munir. Every single detail was hand-selected and every idea brought to fruition by some of the absolute best in the business. Of course, the seller chose one…