A 2 Modern

Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a city that boasts a rich architectural history, with some of the most iconic Mid-Century Modern buildings in the Midwest. The city's open, diverse community and its association with the University of Michigan created an atmosphere that fostered creative expression and experimentation. As a result, the city is home to many forward-thinking architects and engineers who were instrumental in the development of the Modernist movement. At A2Modern.org, we are dedicated to celebrating and preserving the legacy of these architects, designers, builders, and homeowners.

Who We Are

In June 2010, a group of homeowners, architects, and enthusiasts came together in Ann Arbor with the goal of raising awareness of and appreciation for mid-century architecture and design. A2Modern was born out of a desire to celebrate the accomplishments of the architects, designers, builders, and homeowners who contributed to the city's rich architectural heritage. Since then, we have expanded our efforts to include exploring the legacy of modern architects such as George B. Brigham, Robert Metcalf, David Osler, and James Livingston.

What We Do

At A2Modern.org, we support, sponsor, and host a variety of tours, open houses, lectures, and other activities that promote appreciation of mid-century modern architecture. Our events provide a relaxed and informative atmosphere for neighbors and enthusiasts from a variety of backgrounds. We encourage you to check out what is coming soon and join us.

In addition, we maintain an interactive map of mid-century modern buildings in Ann Arbor. The map includes the Arbor Hills area and is currently being expanded to include Barton Hills. If you have information about a mid-century modern home in your neighborhood that should be on our map, please send us an email or submit your information here.

Join Our Mailing List

To stay informed about our upcoming events and activities, we invite you to join our mailing list. By signing up, you will receive timely reminders and updates about what is happening in the world of mid-century modern architecture in Ann Arbor. To ensure that you receive our email updates, please make sure that a2modern.org is in your email system's list of contacts.

Support A2Modern

As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, A2modern relies on the support of individuals like you to celebrate and encourage the conservation of modern architecture in the Ann Arbor area. If you would like to support us financially, you may make a tax-deductible contribution here, or contact us by sending an email to modernists@a2modern.org.

Explore Our Website

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about a2modern and the mid-century modern buildings in Ann Arbor. You can find out more about some of the city's most iconic buildings, as well as the architects who designed them. We have also included a section for submitting building information, so that we can keep our site current and accurate.

Thank you for your interest in A2Modern.org, and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!