This is a modest, yet elegant example of Mid-Century Modern design. Originally the street-facing living spaces were shielded by a fence which was removed some 50 years after its construction. The large south-facing windows are shaded by an ample overhang which is typical of the style. The split level plan and vaulted ceilings, coupled with the full height windows, produce light-filled open spaces.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

This house is one of the earliest examples of Mid-Century Modern in Memphis and was published by Progressive Architecture Magazine in 1952. The roof is flat except for the section over the living room which is pitched and terminates with clerestory west-facing windows flooding the room with light. The entrance is articulated by an adjacent trellis work extending off the roof and shading the linear arrangement of kitchen windows. The living, adjacent dining area and screen porch open onto a large patio and extensively landscaped yard.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

This house is in reality a re-modeled 1925 bungalow made to fit the mold of the Mid-Century Modern Style. It is sited on a narrow lot in a modest but convenient neighborhood west of The Memphis Country Club. The street-facing elevation is dominated by a vaulted ceiling double wide carport which extends on the east side to the recessed front door. The body of the house is wider than the carport, and is offset to the west. Both portions share the same (new) roof pitch.

The interior of the house was described by a previous owner as being one big room, full height to a vaulted ceiling. A full height glass wall faced the rear yard which was landscaped in the style of a Japanese Garden.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The idea of this house is to place all of the primary living areas within a single column and supporting wall-free space. The hyperbolic parabola structural system employed is supported at each corner of the roof thus leaving the interior space to be divided free of structural constraint. In this case, the structural design completely dictates the massing of the house, consequently the exterior fenestration is limited to the triangular spaces below the roof line.

The gentle curve of the parabolic roof and triangular configuration of the exterior walls produce sculptural form which is unique to this house.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

Beyond the privacy of the street-facing facade is a series of interconnecting pavilions opening to courtyards and landscaped gardens. Floor to ceiling glass opens the interior to the exterior terraces and pool beyond. The relationship between interior and exterior space is inspiring.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

This house is an excellent example of Mid-Century Modern residential design in Memphis. The open floor plan combines the living, dining and an informal parlor area adjacent to the entry. The stained wood ceiling follows the roof pitch and peaks at the center ridge beam. The gable ends of the house are glazed which allows daylight without the loss of privacy, and the rear yard facing walls are full height glass providing a view to the pool and garden.

The front of the house includes a carport that is screened by a series of tightly spaced brick piers which add character to the elevation. The front door and adjacent sidelight provide an inviting view through the living area to the pool beyond.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

"Spirited in design, with a few formal rooms, and constructed of natural, easy-care materials, it is the structure more than the decor that creates a relaxed environment suited to the owner's daily life and off-hours leisure. Because Browne gardens as a hobby and his family loves the outdoors, he brought the outside in by orienting the house around an enclosed atrium filled with plants and birds." -Building Manual, Fall-Winter 1979-80.

This house is a breath of fresh air and thoughts. Free of the yoke of stylized constraint, this scheme embodies the notion of unrestrained enjoyment.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

This lakefront house takes full advantage of its wooded site, and is perhaps the earliest example of California Modern in Memphis. This particular style later evolved into the Mid-Century Modern which stressed an open relationship between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The house was renovated, including the addition of a master bedroom suite and swimming pool pavilion. The additions are in keeping with the original California Modern style.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

Located on a corner lot facing a major thoroughfare, this house focuses inward to a raised deck. The house has been expanded resulting in the enclosure of the original carport and addition of livable area above the relocated carport. The design of the addition is architecturally consistent with the original concept in massing, detail, and finish.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The Cheathams were enamored by the Hunter Residence and sought out architect Fay Jones to design their home in southeast Shelby County. Initially, Jones refused the commission on the basis hat he was uninterested in working on a project so far form his Fayetteville, Arkansas office. Jones eventually agreed to design the house with the understanding that Mrs. Cheatham would observe and report the construction progress. Under no circumstances were any modifications or irregularities to be accepted and Jones personally inspected the work at regular intervals.

The house bears some similarity to the Hunter house but is significantly different in plan and spatial arrangement. Clearly this house was designed to fit its site and accommodate the needs of the Cheatham family. The plan is linear and steps down to follow the slope of the topography. The resulting massing and roof configuration provide a dynamic and appealing image fully in keeping with the principles of function-based organic design.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The Dann Residence is a rare example of the use of open, vaulted, roof framing on a two story house. The spatial experience provided in the single story living room is repeated on the second floor. The stair to the upper floor is adjacent to the entry and coupled with the vaulted ceiling to produce a dynamic and appealing space.

"I believe that it is more important for me to create a work of art that can perform a function - in addition to the aesthetic one - than a work of art which cannot." -Mimi Dann

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

"Undoubtedly an architect's philosophy of architecture, and the principles that he employs in all his work, should best be exemplified in his treatment of his own home." -Thomas F. Faires

This design is grounded in the practical, modern, life-style concepts popularized following the end of the Second World War, the architect's design goals were: to create a home for a family of six, provide sufficient separation and privacy for adults and children, make living and housekeeping as easy and maintenance-free as possible, and raise the level of the lot to match the street sidewalk without killing the adjacent trees.

"Basically the solution was to build a two-story house on the lower grade, with a fill-in front which dictated a split level entrance. It was decided to have the upper floor for adults, and the lower floor for the children. With the split-level entrance, the children could go to their area without passing through the adult area, and vice-versa. Two groups - one adult and one children, could be entertained at the same time without conflict. The daily life of the parents and children would also be much simpler and pleasant." -Thomas F. Faires

Free of the design limitations imposed by traditional style, Faires was able to create a house responsive to the functional needs of his family. "Among our neighbors, I think the house is generally accepted. Maybe some do not like it. Others, and strangely some of the eldest, and enthusiastic about it." -Thomas F. Faires. The design is true to the modern tenets that "Form Follows Function" and the resulting house is a handsome work of Mid-Century Modern architecture.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

This is a finely crafted house which takes full advantage of its sloping suburban site. The house appears to float slightly above the lower level masonry walls. The front is accented by large windows which fill the entry foyer with daylight, and the stained wood end walls adds depth to the composition. The living areas and master bedroom employ sliding glass doors and large windows to provide access and view to the back yard landscape.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

"A simple stucco shell punctuated with a few carefully placed windows, the house turns away from nearby neighbors on three sides and orients all public rooms toward a central outdoor courtyard - an idea borrowed from the Greek agoras." -Marty Gorman, The Keystone March/April 2001.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The front entry element has recently been renovated and, with the exception of the door, is true to the original design. The exterior treatment includes both board and batten and horizontal siding which is employed to articulate the massing of the house. The living / dining area is light-filled and opens to a large deck area which is partially covered by the main roof of the house. The interior is accented with built-in furniture and a vaulted ceiling of birch plywood. The split-level scheme, open floor plan and relationship of the interior to the exterior make this house an outstanding example of Mid-Century design in Memphis.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The design of this house appears to have been strongly influenced by the teaching of the Bauhaus and the architects who migrated to the United States following World War II. The architectural style may be best described as Art Moderne / International Style. Regrettably the house has not been maintained, yet it has survived and remains an excellent example of the design principles of early modern architecture.

Originally constructed as a home, the building was converted to a doctors office in the fifties and in 1996 was modified by the Oasis Foundation to provide health care services to the working poor in Frayser. The building is no longer in use. However, it was repainted in 2011 and hopefully will be maintained and valued as the best example of the Bauhaus inspired International Style to be found in Memphis.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The exterior concept of this house is that of a garden wall, tucked back from the street and purposely unobtrusive. Located in the Central Gardens Historic District this house shields its modernism from view and works to be a quiet neighbor.

The private areas of the house are shielded from view by the street-facing garden wall while the communal areas are fully open to the wall-enclosed rear yard and garden. The interior palate is purposefully limited to slate flooring, stained wood ceilings and white painted walls. The entire south facade is floor to ceiling glass and thus fully incorporates the adjacent garden into the living area.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The heart of this house is its monumental, multi-story, sky-lit living / dining space. Large windows open to the back yard and overlook the pool area blurring the line between interior and exterior spaces. The exterior form of the house is shaped by the interior spaces in contrast to the traditional approach of the exterior appearance dictating the plan.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The folded-plate central portion of the roof serves as a pavilion that accommodates the primary living spaces of the house. The result is an open, light-filled room with views to both the front and rear yards. The structure is clearly expressed as a wood frame post and beam system which adds both texture and scale to the house.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

This is an interesting Mid-Century Modern Style house, the design of which was influenced by Japanese architecture. The covered walkway, structural details, screen fence and landscape at the entry courtyard draw upon the traditions of Japanese construction. The courtyard concept is key to the success of the main living space - both sides of the room are fully glazed with one looking into the courtyard and the other to the terraced rear yard. The low sloped roof, post and beam structure, large windows and ornamental landscape elements combine to provide a formal, yet relaxed and private environment.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

Built on a sloping lot, this house stood as perhaps the best example of 1950's modern residential design in Memphis. The minimally sloping roof, deep overhangs, large windows, clear expression of structure and vaulted ceilings are hallmarks of the design excellence of this house. The floor plan is a two part scheme. The entry portion includes the formal living / dining and kitchen / breakfast areas which are connected to the bedroom area by a glass-walled bridging element which includes a study and open stair to the lower level.

The house was purchased by entertainer Isaac Hayes during the 1970s and eventually sold in 1977 to Barron Hirsch Synagogue for use as a satellite campus. The house was demolished in the mid 1980s in order to make room for the construction of a new synagogue.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

Mrs. Hunter spent a significant amount of time compiling a journal outlining the needs, wants and desires for her new home to be designed by noted architect Fay Jones, a disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright. "Our architect told me to keep it (journal) in hand, everywhere. I jotted down our hobbies, how we liked to entertain...The architect needed to know us to design a house that would work for us, not one where we would have to adapt to it." -The Commercial Appeal Mid-South Magazine (October 20, 1968) article titled Furnishing A Work Of Art by Mary Alice Quinn.

This is a magnificent house, one of two examples of architect Jones' work in Tennessee both of which are in Shelby County. Jones' office was in Fayetteville, Arkansas and he rarely accepted commissions to which he could not drive there and back in a single day.

True to the principles of organic architecture, the house is imbedded and directly related to its site. The interior spaces are dynamic and light-filled. The materials employed are fieldstone and cypress and the detailing is consistent throughout the house. Every surface and every fixture is custom and specific to the design. There are no design compromises of intent or purpose in this work.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

Walk Jones and his partner Francis Mah collaborated on the design of this house - both were Yale graduates and had studied under noted architect / professor Louis Kahn. The scheme they devised is consistent with Kahn's concept of differentiating serve and served spaces as a means of expressing the various functions within a building. The resulting massing is formal, yet it is sculpturally informal as a result of the arrangement of windows and other openings in contrast to solid walls.

The site is narrow and the scheme avoids views to the adjoining houses - the focus is to the front and rear yards. The front yard is a raised podium open in the center to accommodate trees which pre-date the construction. The entry is via a walled, open-air, enclosure adjacent to the driveway. The interior spaces are generous, light filled and open to courtyard and upper level roof terraces. The focus of the house is the interior space in unison with specific, private, views to the exterior.

In 1971 Architectural Record magazine selected this house as one of its ten Houses of the Year.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The concept of this house goes well beyond the low-pitched roof style popularized during the 1950s and 1960s.

The front of the house is dominated by a portico and courtyard. The main living area opens to the front courtyard as well as the rear landscaped pool area. The room is transparent, yet private, and incorporates the exterior landscape as if a part of the interior space. The floor plan is organized around the main living space with the dining, kitchen, den and garage to one side, and the split level bedrooms to the other. The exterior architecture is quiet, refined, and reflective of the modular exposed post and beam structural system employed in the design.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

This house is an early, and excellent, example of the application of Mid-Century Modern design principles for large custom homes in Memphis. The house is spacious with vaulted ceilings, large windows, subtle level changes, deep roof overhangs and precise construction detailing.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

Between 1948 and 1950 approximately 2,490 Lustron Houses were manufactured in Columbus, Ohio and assembled on site. Four were installed in Memphis of which two remain. The exterior surfaces, interior walls and ceilings are prefabricated stamped metal with a "maintenance free" baked on porcelain enamel finish. The houses were available in two and three bedroom versions with built-in vanities, cabinets, closets and shelving. The hearing system and kitchen appliances, including a unique combination clothes- and dish-washer, were included and shipped by truck from the factory. The Lustron Corporation, despite some 20,000 unfilled orders, declared bankruptcy in 1950 ending a modern attempt to mass produce much needed affordable housing.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

"Perhaps no project can cause an architect so much difficult consideration (or final joy) as his or her own house. It is a commission without limitations, and consequent design directions, usually imposed by clients." -Architectural Record, June 1979.

Located on a long narrow lot, exposed to neighbors, the house focuses inward to a long, narrow pool accented by multiple patios and garden areas that are visible from every room. The result is a completely contained environment within which the family's collection of objects both found and made are at peace. The materials employed are basic - stained concrete floors, exposed wood joists, corrugated metal roofing accented by translucent panels which fill the fully enclosed "outdoor" space with daylight. A remarkable concept, considered by many to be a laboratory for ideas.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

In its original form, this award-winning house provides an incredible interplay of rooms opening one to another within a free form enclosing envelope shaped by the spaces contained. This house may well have been the single most significant home designed by architect Francis Mah. The original open spatial quality of the house has been radically altered to provide "privacy" between the various rooms by extending the second floor railing walls to the ceiling. The house has been further impacted by the subdivision of the original property and overgrown landscape.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

This is a very interesting and award-winning house. Regrettably, it has been inappropriately altered and poorly maintained. The house was recently purchased and is being repaired, albeit not restored to its original configuration.

The concept of the living area of this house is a glass box open on three sides to view the adjacent woods, and the adjacent bedrooms are organized so that each room is on a corner with one wall of glass. The structure of the living area is very inventive with the supporting columns at the mid-point of each exterior glass wall allowing an uninterrupted view across the room diagonally.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The concept of this house is a two part composition with the living, dining, kitchen and garage to one side; the den, master bedroom and stair to the upper bedrooms to the other with an intervening entrance foyer between. The massing is clearly reflective of the functions contained with masonry walls at the first level and board and batten siding at the second. An interesting feature of the design is the "floating" of the first floor roof and second floor mass above the brick base by a continuous band of windows mitered at the corners.

The street side of the house is intentionally private and punctuated by a central opening into an entry courtyard. The entry foyer is ample and affords a view into a small courtyard and the landscape beyond. The rear yard facing rooms are open to the landscape with floor to ceiling windows.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The entrance to this house is located at the high point of the sloping site - as a result the front door is highly visible and offers a view into the foyer. The main level extends across the site with a carport tucked below. The layout takes full advantage of the site topography allowing the house to fit comfortably into its surroundings. The style is Mid-Century Modern with exposed rafters at the gable ends and extensive use of floor to ceiling glass.

This house was purchased in 1997 by the former client/owner of the Fay Jones designed house at 5715 Sycamore Grove Road.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

Designed in 1946 as architect McKinnie's private residence, the house is an early example of Mid-Century Modern Architecture in Memphis. The design is well crafted and employs large windows which fil the interior space with natural light. A mono-pitched roof and interior ceiling sloped upward from front to back, and a continuous row of floor to ceiling windows open to the rear yard. These windows are protected by a deep roof overhang so the summer sunlight does not penetrate the interior spaces. The concept of this house in unpretentious, function based, economical, and takes full advantage of natural light all of which are critical determinants for successful design.

Ted Rush was the director of the Memphis Academy of Arts from 1949 until his retirement in 1975. Rust purchased the house in 1956, and in 1960 engaged McKinnie to make additions. A renowned sculptor, Rust created many of his works in his home studio. Interestingly, the current owners have found remnants of his discarded works in their back yard.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

This is a stunningly sophisticated example of minimalist design principles employed in residential work. The house appears to sit on a podium and quietly stakes its claim to a position of importance above the street. The front of this house is dominated by a monumental porch which provides a gracious entry into a large skylit interior courtyard around which the various living spaces are organized. The living room is on axis with the entry and overlooks the rear yard. he dining room and study are to each side of the central courtyard, both terminating at a walled, open air, ornamental garden which strengthens the longitudinal axis of the scheme. The house is steel framed which accommodates the substantial cantilever of the central raised roof.

"Mrs. Max Notowitz 'didn't want a house like every other one on the block.' Her dreams came true with this glass walled home." -The Commercial Appeal Mid-South Magazine (October 20, 1968).

Sited on an elevated corner lot, this house takes full advantage of the slope and resulting view from the elevated main floor. The entrance door is protected by the cantilevered raised level above. The foyer and stair is filled with light from above and the living room is floor to ceiling glass facing the front yard. The heart of the house is the kitchen around which the formal living, dining and informal den are wrapped as an open plan. The bedrooms are located at the opposite side of the stair with the glass walled master bedroom opening to the back yard.

This is a very unique and interesting house specifically designed to "be a true reflection of the persons who live in it, created for them and them alone." -The Commercial Appeal Mid-South Magazine (October 20, 1968).

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The image of this house is defined by the contrast between the drum and box massing coupled with the intentionally interior focus of the plan. The deeply recessed doors and windows appear as though cut-out from a solid mass giving the house a sculptural quality somewhat unique to the minimalist movement.

"Repeatedly decorated over the years, the house had lost its original clarity. The client acquired the house in 2008 with a vision to update and restore it to its original character and spirit." -John Harrison Jones

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

"The existing kitchen was removed from the exterior wall, floated beneath the ceiling plane, and opened up to the main living areas. Circulation was placed along the entire length of the exterior wall from the media room, past the Kitchen/Dining, and to the Living area. This move created an axis which visually connects the length of the structure, expands the ceiling plane, and offers a sense of spatial movement. The existing tambour wall paneling was repeated from the Media Room throughout the house defining the kitchen enclosure, creating a foyer screen, and unifying the spatial elements. A light well was inserted in the bend of the long narrow hallway drawing movement through the bedroom wing.

Fenestration was enlarged in the bedrooms to allow greater indoor/outdoor relationships and to expand the views into the courtyard and the rear patio areas. The exterior has been updated with a new paint scheme, a new courtyard screen wall (reinterpreted from the original design), and landscape." -John Harrison Jones

Awards
Honor Citation, AIA Gulf States, 2012
Merit Award, AIA Tennessee, 2010
Merit Award, University of Arkansas, Fay Jones School of Architecture, 2010
Honor Award, AIA Memphis, 2010

"The house is (was) on a narrow, heavily wooded site, with views to the pool and a need for privacy from the neighbors. The plan is a duality of massive cores for services - an integration of all services, plumbing, HVAC and others - contrasting with the transparency of sloping glass roofs over living spaces with views to the grounds and pool. The cores serve their immediate zones, creating alternatives for community and privacy, while articulating the massing." -The Sapinsley House TRO/Jung Brannen Archives.

This house was designed for the family of a very innovative local developer for whom the architect had previously designed a number of multifamily projects as well as Going to Market, a retail / entertainment complex in Southeast Memphis. The house was a unique example of a fun place to live and play, light-filled interconnecting spaces energized the plan and provided a direct connection to the surrounding wooded environment. In 1978, the design received an AIA Award of Excellence.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

This house faces Overton Park and is visible from Poplar Avenue. It has always been a show stopper, owing to its crisp glass box appearance. It is the first house designed by Francis Mah following his graduation from Yale and move to Memphis. The design is a radical departure from the norms of traditional residential architecture in Memphis and is in the International Style popularized during the fifties and sixties.

The house was purchased by Jim Lutz and Kaywin Feldman in 1999, and completely restored and remodeled in 2002 with the goal of recapturing the character of the original design. Previously modified interior spaces and finishes were returned to their original configurations, and furniture was chosen to fit with the architecture.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

The floor plan of this house is an inventive and unique approach to residential planning. The bedrooms are located to the front, street-facing, side of the house and shielded by a low garden wall. The garage is a separate element connected to the main house entrance by a breezeway accessed via a courtyard. A large skylight punctuates the center of the house and accommodates an interior garden as well as providing daylight to an otherwise dark interior hallway serving the bedrooms.

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

This is an extraordinary house, perhaps the best example of the Art Deco-International Style to be found in Memphis. The massing is an energetic and the detailing is impeccable. The use of natural stone adds texture and scale to the building and is a unique variation of the earlier Bauhaus based International Style. AIA Memphis Millennium Celebration honored this house as the Design of the Decade / 1940- 1949.

"Awsumb's 1948 Walker Wellford House was actually designed in 1938 but the materials shortages caused by the Second World War delayed construction until after it had ended. The building's owner, Walker Wellford, was an engineer and personally designed the building's heat pump system, heated driveway and pump house. This private residence has a steel-frame structure, reinforced concrete floors, a third floor roof terrace ad vernacular fieldstone wall cladding, a perfect example of 'the domestication of the modern.'" The Art of Architecture: Modernism In Memphis 1890 - 1980 by Judith Johnson

- A Survey of Modern Houses in Memphis, Tennessee from 1940 to 1980 by Keith S. Kays, Martin E. Gorman Jr., Lee H. Askew III, Louis R. Pounders.

Architect Walk Jones, Jr. owned the lot adjacent to his house on Perkins. His friend Turner Whitworth asked Jones to sell him the lot so that they might be neighbors. Jones agreed with one condition, his firm would design a Modern house for the Whitworths. The resulting house is an International Style / Mid-Century Modern two-part gem, a one story portion housing the living and dining functions, and a two story portion housing the more private den and bedroom functions, each separated from the other by the glass-walled entry.