Levy Design Studio

Floor Plan in Autocad vs. Floor Plan Hand Sketch

It’s Michael Graves’s birthday today (he would have been 91), and he’s being remembered by both admirers and critics across the architecture world.

If only he hadn’t married postmodernism…

Graves really did have two careers: early on, he was a rigorous member of the New York Five — all about pure modernist formalism. Then he pivoted, boldly embracing color, ornament, ‘historical’ references, and that whole whimsical postmodern language. For some, that shift felt like a betrayal of modernism’s ideals.

It’s fascinating to imagine what might have been if he’d stayed a modernist

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This modern minimalist home in Clearwater prioritizes clarity and spatial intent over excess, fully aligning with our client's vision and with our studio’s approach.

The design explores the interplay of solid and void, interior and exterior, light and shadow. Proportion, clean lines and intentional simplicity, guide the composition of spaces and forms.

Set on a 52x127 lot, the home is a one-story, 2,000-square-foot residence with a 1½-story living and dining area at its heart. The layout is compact yet open, designed to feel expansive and connected to its surroundings.

With concept design phase completed, we are now moving into final design and construction documents.

We’re grateful for clients who value thoughtful, enduring architecture and excited to see this home come to life.