John T. Brugger Jr. and Edward Lehman Homes: the advantages of a contemporary home

Obviously, every house that is built today is really contemporary; what we mean when we call a house "Contemporary" is that it incorporates design and planning ideas developed mainly during the 20th century. Of course, no one really thinks that the colonial house on the corner, with two-car garage, central heat, and an electric kitchen, was actually built in the 18th century. Perhaps a better definition of a contemporary house would be that it not only looks as if it were built today, but it looks happy that this is the case. Thirty years ago almost no one believed that it was possible to build a contemporary home and achieve a pleasing result. This house by Frank Lloyd Wright is one of several that led the way.

Today, more and more people are proving that we were wrong not to have more confidence. Architects and builders have broken with tradition and established the contemporary as an exciting, imaginative home style.

INCORPORATES THE OUTDOORS: Glass walls, patios, sun porches bring the outdoors right into the house and let the interior spill into its surroundings. Gardens become convenient living areas, patios turn into entertainment centers.

THE EXCITEMENT OF MODERN DESIGN: A contemporary home incorporates many of today's most advanced architectural features and living ideas. It provides great opportunities for exciting expressions of your own taste and imagination.

OPEN INTERIOR PLANNING: Open planning makes the rooms of a contemporary home flow together, creating a delightfully spacious effect-even in a small home.