Mid Century Modern Scene:  Austin, Texas

Mid Century Modern architecture began to get a foothold in Austin Texas after World War II when governmental and other forces pushed builders to create tract homes for suburban families.

These homes needed to be functional and affordable, a recipe the Mid Century Modern style fit perfectly. By prioritizing simplicity and practicality over status-establishing ornamentation, modern architects could create graceful and gorgeous homes for the growing middle class. In fact, after the war, Austin’s most prominent architects specialized in Mid-Century Modern design.

Prominent Austin Mid Century Modern Architects:

• Arthur Fehr & Charles Granger
• Louis C. Page, Jr
• G. Gommel Roessner
• A.D. Stenger
• Leonard Lundgren
• John Saunders Chase

Austin Mid Century Modern Homes & Buildings:

• Taqueria Los Jaliscienses
• Town Lake Holiday Inn in West Austin
• David Chapel Baptist Church
• Charles Granger Home in Judge’s Hill
• Robert Mueller Airport
• Louis C. Page, Jr. Home
• South Austin Homes near Zilker Elementary School
• West Austin homes
• G. Gommel Roessner

Austin Mid Century Modern Events:  

• The Art of the Craftsman Style – Austin Preservation
• Pedal for Preservation – Austin Preservation

Austin Mid Century Modern Societies:  

• Preservation Austin
• Modern Austin
• AIA Austin

Museums/Exhibitions:  

• Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin
• Austin History Center (intermittent exhibits)
• Kemper Art Museum
• The Contemporary Austin (intermittent exhibits)

Tour Companies:

• Modern Architecture + Design Society (MA+DS)
• Blanton Museum of Art
• AIA Austin Homes Tour