Mid Century

Villa Engels, the home of the esteemed Belgian modernist Lucien Engels (1928–2016), was falling apart when its second owners bought it in 2013. Yet due to its heritage status, any changes they planned would have to be approved by the provincial preservation office. Engels completed the elongated, cantilevered residence in 1958, the same year he finalized the master plan for Expo ’58, the Brussels World’s Fair that famously featured the Atomium.

Designed by architect Allan J. Gelbin, this three-bedroom midcentury is defined by deep eaves, built-in furniture, and extensive glazing.

Concrete and travertine slabs were installed on the exterior, alongside an ipe deck with mahogany railings.

Designed by Charles M. Goodman in 1958, the renovated five-bedroom is one of 24 Care-free Homes built by the Aluminum Company of America.

Designed by Hugh Kaptur and renovated by Albert Frey, this three-bedroom home evokes vintage glamour with natural stone, mirrored flourishes, and myriad terraces.

Tucked away in Beverly Hills, the Sommers House was Robert Kennard’s first project after leaving Richard Neutra’s office—and it received a major renovation by Marmol Radziner.

For a family of four, Ueda Design Studio restores the luminous-yet-drafty midcentury home of Alden Mason with warm materials and sensible restraint.

Built using the prefabricated Blue Sky and IT House systems, the residence comes with a guesthouse, a sparkling lap pool, and 10 wooded acres.

The kitchen is anchored by a 12-foot island, which also doubles as a breakfast bar.

From street view, the remodeled home—now sporting a sleek black exterior—appears to only be one level.

The bright-yellow entrance pops against the home’s glazed facade.

The multi-level main residence sits nestled among soaring trees and thick landscaping, offering a tranquil oasis to reconnect with nature.