One Couple "Sweeton's" Their Life Style

A recent article posted on the Courier Post Online talks about one couple's adventure in purchasing the Frank Lloyd Wright designed John and Muriel Sweeton House in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. In an era of people pursuing super-sized "dream" homes of ever increasing size, Christine Denario and Dan Nichols set their sites on a 57-year old, small 3 bedroom, 1 bath, no garage little architectural gem. With a tented ceiling, use of natural materials, dramatic cantilevers and lots of natural light, this home is a Mid-Century modern masterpiece. As stated in the article:

"I've known about the house for about 20 years, but I never thought I'd be able to buy it so I just put it out of my mind," said Dan Nichols, an architect and longtime Wright admirer who lives in the Lancaster, Pa., area.

When he saw the house listed for sale on the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Web site last winter, Nichols felt a jolt of excitement. Maybe it was possible after all to achieve one of his dreams, he thought.

We applaud stewards like Christine and Dan who buck the trend and choose to live "Wright-sized." We hope they are able to share their experiences on living in, restoring and making their new/old home uniquely theirs.

Photo copyright Michael Westfield

Comments

[Evan Gould]

It would be nice if we could all sit back, and determine what we really need to live comfortably. If people demanded a little less for their personal disposal, there might be a little more for someone else. I just went to Charles and Ray Eames' home in Pacific Palisades, California this afternoon. Not a big place, but wow! What a great way to live.