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Meet the homes on the Modern Home Tour Austin!
Each year the Austin Modern Home Tour features spectacular homes from some of Austin’s premier Modern Architects and a selection of modern homes currently on the Austin market. These homes represent a forward movement to introduce more modern designs to Austin and provide visitors with the chance to experience the modern lifestyle.
Stay tuned as we announce the list of homes on the 2013 tour!
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People
Every year the Austin Modern Home Tour features homes by some of Austin’s premier modern architects. These architects and firms are responsible for moving Austin to a new, modern design style. Through these incredible design styles and visions, Austinites are given the chance to experience true modern architecture.
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Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2013 Modern Home Tour on February 2, 2013.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the 2013 Modern Home Tour, please contact Matt Swinney at matt@launch787.com.
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Blog
Modern is a way of life, a design style and a way to embrace the changing times. The Modern Home Tour Austin was created to encourage Austin’s efforts to become more modern, to showcase the spectacular modern architecture already present in our great city and to introduce Austinites to the Modern Lifestyle. Read about the weekly tour updates and modern articles on the Modern Home Tour Austin Blog!
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About
The next Modern Home Tour will be
Saturday, February 2nd, 2013.
What is the Modern Home Tour?
I believe the Modern Home Tour is a fun part of an important effort to bring attention to the modern and sustainable lifestyle. Its purpose is simple – to highlight and promote the collaborative exchange between Real Estate Professionals, Architects and Developers and to invite Austinites to join the Modern Movement.
In the 2013 Austin Modern Home Tour you will see homes designed by some very talented Austin modern architects and fantastic modern homes currently on the market. Acclaimed Architectural Critic John Gallagher said it best, “The sense of being in architectural space – what it feels like, how it hits you in the eye and swirls around in your gut, and, if you are very lucky, sends shivers up your spine – cannot be understood except by being there.” Join us on February 2nd to be wowed and inspired.
– Krisstina Wise, CEO of The GoodLife Team and founder of The Modern Home Tour Austin
Tour Information
How do I tour and where are the homes?
Only paid ticket-holders will be allowed to tour the homes during the Modern Home Tour. You may purchase advance tickets by clicking the blue “Buy Tickets” button above for $25 until 8:00 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013. Or, you may purchase day of tickets at any of the tour homes for $30 between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm on February 2.
Advance ticket buyers MUST pick up their tickets at any of the will call locations first. Once you have your tickets, you may tour in any order you choose.
This is a self-paced, self-driving tour. You may go in any order you choose and spend as much or as little time as you choose at each property.
There are 16 homes on the tour. Click the “Homes” button above to preview the homes. Below is a map to all of the properties on the tour.
Click here to see a map of all the homes on the tour. MHTA MAP
When is the Modern Home Tour and the After Party?
The 2013 Austin Modern Home Tour is on Saturday, February 2 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Ticket holders are also invited to the After Party & Architect’s Panel from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at iPic Theater in the Domain.
Where do I pick up tickets?
Advance ticket buyers MUST pick up your tickets at one of the following will call locations beginning at 11:00 am on February 2, 2013.
1. 6502 Grover Ave.
2. 5002 Delores Ave.
3. 355 Cortona Dr.
4. 902 South Center St.
5. 300 Academy
6. Goodlife Team Offices 1114 E. Cesar Chavez – Pick up location only
View Modern Home Tour 2013 Pick up locations in a larger map
Where do I park?
The Modern Home Tour attracts thousands of people and neighborhood street parking is very limited. We strongly suggest carpooling and enjoying the experience with friends.
Will I be allowed to wear shoes inside the houses?
We ask that you follow the rules at each home. Some properties have surfaces that won’t mind you wearing shoes. Other properties will ask you to remove your shoes or put booties over them. Just in case, we recommend you wear something you can easily slip on and off and with socks.
Is photography allowed on the tour?
Are children allowed on the tour?
Yes. Children under 12 are free. We want to introduce outstanding architecture to everyone. Parents, please just be aware of where your children are and what they’re touching at all times. Also, babies in strollers can be tough — most properties have stairs and most will be somewhat crowded — getting strollers through could be challenging. We recommend a backpack instead of a stroller for the really little ones.
Are pets allowed on the tour?
No pets please.
Can I sit on furniture in the houses?
Please don’t sit on the furniture or use the bathrooms. Respect that each home is the pride and joy of the homeowner. They are opening their doors for all of us to take a peek inside.
Will bathrooms be available at the homes?
No. The bathrooms in most of the tour properties are showpieces. They are meant to be viewed on the tour and not used. If you need to use a facility please do it between stops on the tour.
Are food or drinks allowed on the tour?
Some of the homes will have snacks or drinks provided. In that case, you are welcome to have them in the house. However, please leave any other food or beverages in your car.
Why are there For Sale homes on the tour? Can’t I just see these at a common open house?
We believe that great Modern architecture is great whether the home happens to be for sale or not. While we do limit the number of “for sale” homes on tours, if the architecture is unique enough, we will include a few. Typically, these are homes where a Real Estate Agent will not hold an “open house,” but are only opened for serious potential buyers.
