HC&G W/ HAMPTONS 20TH CENTURY MODERN HOME TOUR 2024

Get ready to experience some of the most architecturally significant modern homes of the 20th century, right here in the Hamptons! Join us along with HC&G on Sunday August 11th, 2024 from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (Eastern Time) for an unforgettable tour of the area's influential modernist properties.

The day will start in East Hampton where you will pick up your tickets from Lumber Lane parking lot for the self-drive tour. From there, we will issue you your wristband and booklet with the address and descriptions of the five singular homes in the Hamptons, all designed in the modern style of the 20th century. The tour is self-guided: after receiving your wristband and booklet, each participant will independently drive to and explore each house (please be mindful of parking).

Whether you're an architecture buff or just love beautiful spaces you won't want to miss this special cultural experience. You'll get to see inside rare sections of the Hamptons, and learn about the history and design of each structure from our knowledgeable docents.

The VIP ticket includes an additional event on Saturday, August 10th (this year we separated the VIP event to give everyone more time to see the 5 homes).

About Hamptons 20th Century Modern

H20CM is a New York State 501 (c) (3) nonprofit and charitable organization that supports local and state preservation organizations and Hamptons neighborhood groups in their efforts to preserve modernist architecture throughout the Hamptons.

The home tour mission is to celebrate and foster an appreciation of midcentury architecture and design, as well as contemporary thinking in these fields, by encouraging education, preservation, and sustainable modern living as represented in the greater Hamptons area.

Join us for an evening in Montauk at a home composed entirely of hexagonal rooms, designed by the legendary modernist maestro George Nelson and his partner Gordon Chadwick!

This VIP ticket includes a tour of the George Nelson House, purchased and lovingly restored by famed architect Lauren Rottet, who will be hosting a limited group of people. The home tour will begin at 4:30 pm with an intimate discussion ending at 7:00 pm.

The conversation will include Lauren Rottet and George Smart as they discuss Long Island’s Modernist movement, exploring threats to its legacy, ongoing conservation efforts, and the significance of this heritage in shaping local architecture. Rottet is the Founding Principal of Rottet Studio, an international architecture and interior design firm with an extensive portfolio of projects for the world’s leading companies. As a highly accomplished architect, Rottet is known as an innovator and teacher, dedicated to advancing the field of design. Joining her is George Smart, the founder and CEO of USModernist, the world's largest nonprofit educational archive of Modernist residential design. Smart is a passionate advocate for Modernism and is one of the nation’s leaders in preserving, documenting, and promoting an appreciation of this movement. Together, with their extensive experience, they will share their perspectives on Modernism and architectural restoration in the Hamptons.

The site of the talk is Rottet’s home in Montauk, a stunning 1962 masterpiece designed by George Nelson—a founder of American modernist design and the lead designer for the Herman Miller furniture company. The home marks one of the rare full-scale residential projects attributed to Nelson. Although the original house was replaced, this home was constructed in 1989 as an exact replica on a neighboring lot to ensure that the structure's legacy survived. Rottet acquired the house in 2012 and embarked on a series of renovations honoring the integrity of Nelson’s initial design. Both the reconstruction of the home and Rottet’s thoughtful updates represent remarkable efforts to preserve Eastern Long Island’s rich modernist history.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lumber Lane Parking Lot, Lumber lane, East Hampton, United States