Show tradition modernism combined in new homes american homebuilders home builders are striking a happy medium between staid traditional and the nudist type of altra ultramodern ultra modern architecture by swinging more strongly than ever to traditional dit ional forms but with modern treatments says architect arthur E allen alien colonial american look ing homes which are true to their heritages and traditions can be and are being constructed without sacrificing the spaciousness and light which constitute a chief feature of modernistic architecture says allen alien who has been the architect for more than homes throughout the nation in the past 11 years the newer homes of georgian design have picked up the outstanding good points of the modern trend notably the large window areas they are made bright and cheery inside in in contrast to the colonial houses of our forefathers through use of plentiful windows modern interior planning generous use of wall mirrors and smart selection of furnishings architects and home buyers are shunning extreme modern styles to such an extent allen alien said that modernistic styles are actually barred in some il suburban ami |