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inspiration and links

Need more inspiration? Want to do some research? Here are some places to get started.

Other Mid-Century Neighborhoods in the area (but not as good as HRA)
  • Raymondale - A neighborhood of 142 homes in Falls Church.
  • Hollin Hills - Designed by Charles M. Goodman and developed by Robert C. Davenport in the 1940s, it was one of the Washington, D.C. area's first post-World-War-II developments.
  • Rock Creek Woods - A community in Montgomery County of 76 midcentury modern homes by architect Charles Goodman.
  • Carderock Springs - A community located in Bethesda, featuring distinctive modern architecture.
  • Hickory Cluster - A community of 90 town homes located in Reston, designed by renown architect Charles Goodman and constructed in 1964.
  • Moyaone Reserve - A 1400-acre wooded residential community in Accokeek, MD featuring many mid-century modern homes.
  • Washington’s mid-century modern neighborhoods Washington Post, Feb 14, 2012

Other Mid-Century Neighborhoods not in the area (potentially better than HRA)
  • Vista Las Palmas - Vista Las Palmas is a stunning neighborhood of restored Mid-Century homes in Palm Springs.
  • Crestwood Hills - Crestwood Hills is an architecturally controlled neighborhood located in the hills of Brentwood,
    in Los Angeles.

Magazines
  • Atomic Ranch:  This is THE magazine about our houses! Check it out!
  • Dwell Magazine: Possibly the best magazine for modern living today. Their advertisements are a bevy of manufacturers that look great in HRA houses.

Furniture
  • Design Within Reach: A  great resource for furniture that has clean lines and is available with a short wait.
  • Room and Board:  After shopping at great length for a sofa of realistic proportions, we finally  found one here. They also have stylish outdoor furniture.
  • Daniel Donnelly: A  local seller of fine modern furniture and other objects from yesteryears. His shop is in Alexandria, Virginia.

Preservation
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation - Protecting America's Historic Neighborhoods: Taming the Teardown Trend 
  • Virginia Room - Fairfax County Public Library

Bookstores
  • The National Gallery: Great architectural section with wonderful photography books on the subject of modern design.
  • AIA Bookstore: The bookstore run by the American  Institute of Architects with all the best titles.
  • The National Building Museum: Located downtown DC, this shop has some great books about architecture and building.​

​Keywords to use to find information online:

If you are searching on Google or Yahoo, try using some of these keywords to find great information:
  • Neutra - Famous architect who designed houses similar to ours
  • Eichler - Another famous architect  who designed houses similar to ours
  • Mid-century modern - The style of  house HRA is
  • Case study houses - What inspired many mid-century modern architectural approaches California
  • Modern - Another name for this sort of design
  • Eames - Famous for their furniture and also architectural accomplishments​

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  • About HRA
    • History of HRA
    • National Register of Historic Places
    • The HRA Builders
    • HRA in the News
    • Historical Images and Documents
    • Contact
  • News & Updates
  • Homeowner Resources
    • Home Improvement Guide
    • Historic Overlay District (HOD)
    • Dominion Energy Underground Program
    • zMOD
    • Wildlife
    • Inspiration and Links
  • Resident Activities
    • 70 Trees for 70 Years
    • Civic Association Info
    • Civic Association Membership Form
    • Calendar of Events
    • Clubs and Groups
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • The Holmes Runner >
      • Archives
    • Other Publications
    • Join the Listserv
    • HRACA Board Meetings and Documents [Members Only]
  • Community Guide
    • Neighborhood Amenities
    • Schools
    • Resident Owned Businesses
    • Select Businesses
    • More Online Resources
    • Smudge