10 Forgotten Heroes of Mid-Century Modern Design You Need to Know

“Move beyond the Eames and Neutra—this deep dive highlights ten under-recognized residential architects who helped define mid-century modernism. From Ralph Rapson’s Case Study optimism to Cliff May’s California Ranch and Paul László’s design-build luxury, these forgotten figures reshaped American housing and still influence today’s architectural language.”

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How to Buy an Eichler Like a Property Nerd: 20 Things the Boyenga Team Does to Redefine the Mid-Century Modern Buying Experience

Buying an Eichler is more than a transaction—it’s a lifestyle investment. The Boyenga Team, Compass founding agents and mid-century modern experts, offer 20 powerful strategies to help buyers navigate the competitive Silicon Valley Eichler market. From off-market access and smart renovation planning to data-driven comps and post-close support, this is the ultimate guide for design-savvy, detail-obsessed Property Nerds ready to find their dream home.

Remembering Don Paul Young: The Architect Who Introduced Mid-Century Modernism to Metro Detroit

Don Paul Young, a pioneering Detroit architect, helped shape the region’s mid-century modern identity with designs like the Fraser Clark House and dozens of elegant, minimalist homes for the city’s business elite. His legacy lives on through the clean lines, glass walls, and indoor-outdoor harmony he championed—and through preservation-minded real estate experts like Eric and Janelle Boyenga of the Boyenga Team at Compass, who continue to represent architecturally significant homes with care and sophistication.

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