George Mastny Residence; Orono, MN – Members Only Open House. Saturday June 8, 2024; 2-5pm
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Join Docomomo US/MN as we explore George Mastny’s own home in Orono, MN! In-Person Open House: Saturday, June 8, 2024; 2-5pm Registration Required This is a free event, open to all current Docomomo US/MN members. Refreshments, beer, wine and light appetizers will be served. Catering Provided by Laura Majerle. About the George Mastny Residence:Architect's own house, built in 1963. Featured in a 1964 Minneapolis Tribune article: Mastny emphasized that “Flexibility is the essence of design. If you can get 10 feet to do what 12 feet might do, you have saved 15 dollars a square foot. Planning is essential. To get multiple uses and economy of space, contemporary design does this better than conventional design." The piece noted the "young Wayzata architect and his wife cut costs by doing their own contracting and finishing much of the interior themselves.”
This incredible home has been meticulously restored, and features original kitchen cabinetry by famed furniture + industrial designer Paul McCobb. The house is decorated with mid-century furniture from the homeowners' collection. Additional furnishings for this event are provided by Century Gallery and Forage Modern. See the restoration process for the Mastny residence on instagram: @restoring_mastny Registration via Eventbrite is required to attend; Mastny Residence address will be provided in the Eventbrite confirmation email. Please note that you will need to enter the email address associated with your membership in order to RSVP on Eventbrite. If your Docomomo US/MN membership is not up to date, you will need to join or renew before registering for this event! |
While You are in Orono... Two Bonus Sites!
We would be remiss to invite you out to Orono for a reception, without pointing out some additional Modernist sites in the neighborhood! Docomomo US/MN has made arrangements for Open Door visits to nearby St. George Catholic Church and Calvin Presbyterian Church. Both sanctuaries will be open for Docomomo US/MN members to enter and take a look around. Open hours for each location vary:
St. George Catholic Church
Open for Docomomo US/MN Members: 2pm-3pm Architect: Voigt & Fourre Completed: 1964 More Information on the Minnesota Modern Registry |
Calvin Presbyterian Church
Open for Docomomo US/MN Members: 2:30pm-3:30pm Architect: Parker & Johnson Completed: 1960 More Information on the Minnesota Modern Registry |
