Going, Going, Gone! Boynton-Cutright House by Close Associates

180 Norman Ridge Drive,Bloomington MN 55437

15 July, 2021

Description

The Docomomo US/MN Going, Going, Gone! series of tours continues, featuring this 1950 Bloomington home designed by Close Associates! In-Person, Members Only Event! Thursday, July 15, 2021. 5pm to 6:30pm. Registration is required! This home will be offered for sale later in 2021. Docomomo US/MN members have the opportunity to see it first! This Going, Going, Gone! event is a perfect example of exactly what we talk about and align our preservation goals around! The current owners, Laurie and Laurent Dechery, bought this MCM gem that was being marketed as a tear down in 2009. Designed by Win and Lisl Close for Dr. Ruth Boynton (U of M) and her partner Prudence Cutright (Macalester College), built on an expansive, hilltop, private, West Bloomington lot for these two passionate gardeners! The Dechery’s saw the beauty of the home, design and the site and set out to bring life back to the extensive interior redwood throughout, doing much of the refinishing work themselves. Together with Gar Hargens (current principal of Close Associates), they creatively combined the original back-to-back bathrooms, incorporated simple upgrades to the open kitchen, redefined the staircase and railing system, added custom (built onsite) window and door panels and added exterior finishing touches to the many decks and patio areas. The result is purely exquisite and showcases all of the original architectural intentions! Join Docomomo US/MN in-person for a walkthrough of this home and meet the owners for their conversation, “Saving a Gem!” Docomomo US/MN members can bring one guest each. Maximum of two tickets per registration. Please include name and email for everyone in your party. Please note that all tour attendees must have a printed or electronic EventBrite ticket in their name. Please park on-street and pay close attention to area parking restrictions! DOCOMOMO US is the working party in the United States of the international organization, DOCOMOMO. The name is an acronym for the DOcumentation and COnservation of buildings, sites, and neighborhoods of the MOdern MOvement. The group promotes the study, interpretation, and protection of the architecture, landscape, and urban design of the Modern Movement. DOCOMOMO US is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit organization that promotes public interest in Modernism through lectures and tours, and organize advocacy efforts to protect endangered sites and buildings. The Minnesota Chapter was founded in 2010.