In Austin we have several official mottos, the most commonly known “Keep Austin Weird”, closely followed by our “Live Music Capital of the World” moniker. We have ACL and SXSW for our music and film enthusiast, and for design & architecture lovers ... we have the Austin Modern Home Tour. Every year, for the past 12 years, the tour has given some of Austin's best architects, designers, home builders, and developers the unique opportunity to showcase their skill and talent to the community in which they work. This year’s tour is Saturday, February 22, 2020.  After reading the post head over to our Instagram account and enter our FREE Giveaway to win two tickets!!

Originally concepted by Krisstina Wise of Goodlife Luxury, and developed and produced by the Modern Architecture + Design Society (MA+DS), the annual Austin Modern Home Tour is a self-guided tour that gives the community a rare chance to explore some of Austin’s amazing modern homes.

Returning this year, is the Mid-Century Modern Block Party presented and sponsored by Starlight Village. The party starts at 4PM on tour day and features several additional homes to explore, plus available food and drink. Participating sponsors in 2020 include Matt Fajkus Architecture with Miars Construction, and Thurman Homes.

Texas State University’s Interior Design Program remains the tour’s non-profit beneficiary and volunteer partner. Students will help staff the event in exchange for an opportunity to use the tour as a fundraising vehicle, while also contributing volunteer hours and making connections in their field.

Participants and neighborhoods featured on the 2020 Austin Modern Home Tour include:

A Mid-Century Modern home in Rollingwood, built in 1964 by Austin’s own A.D. Stenger, recently renovated and updated by Matt Fajkus Architecture and Miars Construction in a way that reinforces and rejuvenates the classic original design.

Architect: MF Architecture, Builder: Miars Construction, Photography: Leonid Furmansky

“Hangar 1111,” located in East Austin and built by Thurman Homes, derives its name from the aviation-inspired aesthetic and design of the home; many shapes and angles are designed to resemble an airplane wing.

Builder: Thurman HomesArchitect: Kipp Flores, Interior Finishes: CC Studio, Photography: Virtuance

A new renovation and addition by Bercy Chen Studio to a 1953 Mid-Century home in the Colorado FoothillsArchitect: Calvin Chen, Bercy Chen Studio 

Builder: Bercy Chen Studio, Landscape: Open Envelope Studio, Photography: Andrea Calo, Landscape, Images: Open Envelope Studio

A new modern home located in East Austin built by Texas Construction Company

Builder: Texas Construction Company, Architect: Elizabeth Baird Photography: Jake Holt Photography

A brand-new modern home by Newcastle Homes and Mad Works Architecture+ located in the heart of South Austin’s Dawson neighborhood.

Builder: Newcastle Homes, Architect: Michael Diani, MADWORKS Architecture, Photography: Mark Adams

A new modern luxury home in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood by Joseph Design Build, currently listed for $2.7mm

Developer: Joseph Design Build, Interior Design: Slic Design, LED Lighting by ATXLED, Photography: Lars Frazer, Exterior Images Courtesy Joseph Design Build

A new modern home by Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture located in the northwestern Adirondack neighborhood.

Architect: Alan Barley, AIA and Peter Pfeiffer, FAIA, Builder: Oliver Custom Homes, Photography: Mark Adams Media

A brand-new renovation of a 1992 Acorn Deck House by LBR Homes located on a Mount Larson hillside lot.

Architect: DK Studios, Photography: Courtesy LBR Homes

A new modern custom home on a “B” lot in East Austin designed by Verde Builders Custom Homes.

Builder: Verde Builders Custom Homes®, Architect: Pavonetti Architecture, Photography: Twist Tours

A modern home by Cornerstone Architects located in Barton Creek.

Architect: Mark Carlson, Cornerstone Architects, Builder: Matt Butterfield, Butterfield Custom Homes, Interiors: Amy Lutz, Butter Lutz Interiors, Photography: James Leasure, MA+DS

A modern home by ESS Design+Build located in the Zilker neighborhood.

Build & Design: ESS Design + BuildCustom , Tile: Clay Imports, Photography:  TwistTours / Allison Cartright

Set in a south Austin neighborhood where peacocks roam the streets designed by Forsite Studio.

Architect & Builder:  Forsite Studio, Photography: Ryan Baldridge

A modern home located in the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood by Okapi Texas and Thoughtcrib.

Builder, Interiors, Landscape:  Okapi Texas, Architecture:  Thoughtcrib, Photography: TK Images

Participating homes on the 2020 Austin Modern Home Tour will open their doors for viewing from 10AM – 6PM on Saturday, February 22, 2020. This year’s event features a very special Mid-Century Block Party at Starlight Village in Leander. This exciting and unique post-event soiree includes access to multiple additional mid-century inspired homes, plus light food and drink in a casual, interactive atmosphere beginning at 4PM.

Tickets to the 2020 Austin Modern Home Tour are $40; advance purchase discounts available. VIP tickets are available for access to extra events. Ages 10 & Up are invited to attend.

Further details on participants and tickets can be found at Modern Home Tour Austin and Modern Home Tour Austin Facebook