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English
United States
16 episodes
since Jan. 28, 2016
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Eighty years ago, modernist homes suddenly and surprisingly took root in the New England countryside. With their walls of glass and flat roofs, they confounded conventional wisdom about design. Join us we explore their heritage, preservation, and influence on contemporary design.

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