The Sagaponac Effect: Modernist Subdivisions Multiply
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The Sagaponac Effect
Designed by Lorcan O'Herlihy, a version of the 12 Houses project-originally envisioned for Los Angeles-will be built in Oklahoma City.
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The Sagaponac Effect
Residences at the 12 Houses subdivision are based on four malleable prototypes.
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The Sagaponac Effect
Developed by Skymodern, the Kessler Woods subdivision in Texas features residences designed by Hammers + Partners: Architecture and Clifford Welch Architect.
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The Sagaponac Effect
Kessler Woods residences are ensembles of mostly rectilinear volumes that emphasize courtyards and other outdoor areas.
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The Sagaponac Effect
At the Urban Reserve subdivision outside Dallas, homeowners initially could chose from 20 pre-approved architecture firms including Morrison Seifert Murphy, which designed this house.
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The Sagaponac Effect
Urban Edge has presold half of its 50 lots, and 12 residences are either already finished or under construction.
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The Sagaponac Effect
The Houses of Indian Beach, in Sarasota, Florida, features 23 residences designed by Guy Peterson, FAIA, who also is co-developer.
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The Sagaponac Effect
Although the handful of Modernist subdivisions nationwide are attracting interest from architects and homebuyers alike, Peterson says, "It's hard to find a neighborhood that's not heavily deed-restricted from doing a modern home."
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