mail order home part 2

In a similar vein to the prefab homes I just discovered, architect Gregory La Vardera has created stock modern house plans that you can order directly from his website as a more affordable alternative to a custom-built home. The architect's mission, as stated on his web page, is "to make a world where a modern home can be an easy choice for anybody who wants one." That's my kind of guy. Below is a look at some of his designs. All images courtesy of lamidesign.com.

The Cube House

The Stealth House (business up front; party in the back)

Lagom House

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The amazing thing about La Vardera's designs is that he's able to juxtapose modern and traditional elements, so you could actually see one of his houses sitting next to one built in the 20s, 30s, 40s, etc. He even has a group called the "blueprints collection" that is a throwback to mid-century modern design (example below).

Are you hooked yet? Design prints are $100 and will give you a closer look at the house to decide whether or not you're really into it. If you're ready to take the plunge, construction prints will cost you $4,750, but that's a fraction of what an architect would charge as a design fee for a custom home. If our house never sells, we have a lot primed and ready to go for one of these designs. I just have to convince my husband and one of these houses--I'm leaning toward the Cube House--will become Dream Home #3 for me...