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In a neighborhood where the terms scrape and tear down are all too familiar, where living on the edge…. means living on the edge of a construction site, a mid-century home designed by architect Aaron Green stands bravely against the backdrop of change. Perched on a 17500 square foot corner lot, it rises above a forest of “Super Size Me” infill houses, built of stucco, or stick construction with brick and wood veneers or sidings. These hulking homes loom at the very edge of their lots and dominate much of the landscape of the once modest, mid-century neighborhood, where large park like yards, with long lazy ranch style “landscrapers” and interesting bi-level and tri-level homes were the norm. Developers spied the opportunity of the irresistible views combined with the huge lots and the idea of an exclusive enclave was born. The MacMansions, built to the edge of their lot lines, that dot the area are the result of Denver’s once slightly lenient zoning laws and in the beginning were the harbingers of the future of “re-built” Hill Top. While other architecturally interesting homes in the neighborhood, many as much a tribute to the style and the era as the residence at 275 South Eudora, have become victims of the bulldozer, this house continues to stand- a reminder of the history of this older Denver neighborhood. The house has been treasured by each family that has had the privilege to call it home and the original architectural renderings, drawn by Aaron Green have been preserved and passed from one owner to the next, like a family heirloom. Aaron Green was a protégé and partner of Frank Lloyd Wright. Well known in his own right and with many projects to his individual credit, such as, over 200 single family homes-including designs for tract home developer Joe Eichler, the main library in Saucilito California, the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael California and of course his muse, the American Hebrew Academy in Greensboro North Carolina. The academy was his first and only school and the project was comprised of 30 buildings on more than 100 acres. He designed every building but sadly died prior to the completion of construction. Despite his own accomplishments, Green is still oft described as “the only disciple ever chosen to run the master’s practice,” as he ran Wright’s west coast practice for a number of years. The 1960’s era Eudora Street home shows the synergy of the two men, featuring many of the details for which both Wright and Green were best known. The house is long and low to the ground, built of brick and natural wood with a broad brick chimney. The plan is open and features walls of glass, which seem to obfuscate the boundaries between the indoors and the outdoors. Each owner has worked to preserve the integrity of the 4700 square foot home and the mid-century style while adding their own distinctive touches. The current owner acquired the house in the late 1990’s and undertook some of the most extensive renovations, designed to preserve the best of the mid-century style while giving the home modern amenities that today’s buyers demand. The renovations were completed in 2002 and included a new Bulthaup kitchen with Gaggenau, Sub-Zero & Bosch appliances and the addition of some magnificent tile work. A state of the art home theater system, a Brunswick pool table and a personal steam room were also added. All of the flooring was replaced with Bamboo and Berber insets and closets were updated, many were cedar lined and new custom closet doors of bird’s eye maple are an agreeable addition. A reflecting pool and Zen garden added to the professionally landscaped yard naturally complement the mid-century style of the home. And last but not least the mechanical systems were overhauled, much of the radiant heat was preserved but augmented by the addition of a commercial grade gas forced air furnace and central air conditioning was integrated into the furnace system.

The residence at 275 South Eudora was designed by renowned architect Aaron Green, protégé and partner of Frank Lloyd Wright. Aaron Green ran Frank Lloyd Wright’s west coast practice and is oft described as the only disciple ever chosen to run the master’s practice.

The 1960’s era Denver home features all of the details for which both Wright and Green were best known. The house is long and low to the ground, built of brick and natural wood with a broad brick chimney. The plan is open and features walls of glass, which seem to obfuscate the boundary between the indoors and the outdoors. The 3 bedrooms and 3 baths are tucked off the main floor and provide just enough privacy without compromising the integrity of the open floor plan. Renovations and updating were completed in 2002 and included a large addition, a new Balthaup kitchen with Gaggenau and Subzero appliances and the addition of some magnificent tile work, as well as a state of the art home theater system, a Brunswick pool table and a personal steam room. Closets were updated, many were cedar lined and new custom doors of bird’s eye maple were added. A reflecting pool and Zen garden added to the professionally landscaped yard naturally complement the mid-century style of the home.

This is a must see for anyone who appreciates modern architecture or mid-century style.

Front Exterior	The outside, looking in...	Kitchen
Media room	Library	Master bedroom

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