George Smart: The Interview with Mr. Modernism Himself!
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Monique welcomes George Smart, the founder and CEO of US Modernist, the world's largest non-profit educational archive for modernist residential design, to her podcast. Affectionately known as "Mr. Modernism”, George shares his journey of documenting 20,000 modernist houses and becoming the epicenter for all things mid-century modern. Monique marvels at his detective skills in connecting with people related to the modernist world and hosting incredible parties to celebrate these architectural gems. They explore the defining features of a modernist house, leaving listeners with a newfound appreciation for the beauty and significance of mid-century modernism.   “The goal of all this, of everything we do ultimately, is to keep these houses from being destroyed… that’s it” - George    If you're interested in buying or selling a modern home, head over to Modern Homes Realty to learn more. -----  Let's Connect!    Website: www.mcmwithmonique.com      Follow Me On:    Instagram: @mcmwithmonique   Facebook: facebook.com/mcmwithmonique      -----   Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   US Modernist   Instagram Handle: @mr.modernism
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