During the mid-20th century, people were hungry for homes that were new, simple, comfortable, and distinctive. The architects who built their homes created functional, no-frills designs; the houses were also both affordable and timeless. Even though their style makes it easy to spot them immediately, many of these homes are still beautiful today, and have…Read More »
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Dig of the Day: Above 700 East For Just $169,900
November 11, 2009
It”s not easy to find a home with three bedrooms on the main floor in Sugar House, especially at price point below $200k. This cottage, listed at only $169,900 and located at 781 E 1700 S, features three bedrooms, and one bath on the main floor, with plenty of storage space in the basement. It…Read More »
Gallivan Center Reconstruction Set for Spring 2010
November 7, 2009
After six years of organizing and reviewing renovation design plans, the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake City is getting a reconstruction facelift. The renovation is slated to include the relocation of the skating rink, an expansion of the stage area, and the addition of a new multi-functional plaza building. This new two-story building will…Read More »
Dig of the Day: Contemporary on Churchill Drive
November 5, 2009
This stunning contemporary was designed by Magda Jakovcev and was the 2001 winner of the AIA Utah competition. The home is built of concrete, glass and stucco and sits high above the Capitol Building on .41 acres with unobstructed views of the mountains, city and valley from every room. Inside, there are four bedrooms and…Read More »
Food on Foot in Downtown Salt Lake
November 3, 2009
With its first full-service grocery store in over 50 years about to go in at City Creek Center, some may wonder how Salt Lake’s downtown dwellers have made do all this time without one. But for those in the city’s center looking for an urban grocery experience, the idea of a big new shiny market…Read More »
Shingles to Shindigs
November 3, 2009
Soaking in a hot tub…Sleeping under the stars…Enjoying the view with some wine and friends–rooftop patios offer added living space with endless possibilities. City people dig the privacy of patios perched atop their buildings. Until recently, this feature was a rarity in Salt Lake City and came at a premium. Private rooftop terraces could only…Read More »