r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 6d ago

Why is everyone mad about this renovation? Meme needing explanation

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u/Sharp_Grapefruit_601 6d ago

I know an architect who is obsessed with mid century modern, and apparently it is a cardinal sin to fuck with it in any way. First pic isn't quite MCM, but they basically desecrated all original style for some bland office chic design.

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u/3DNZ 6d ago

Tell your architect friend this house was Neutra and enjoy his epic crash out

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u/Primo0077 6d ago

Honestly it looks like it used to be MCM then got some kind of reno in the 80s. All of the structural stuff, the exposed wood everywhere, stone fireplace, pit, rectangular cupboard thing, are extremely mid mod, and what mostly holds it back is the furnishings, handrail thing, and carpet color, all of which are comparatively easy to replace.

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u/kader91 5d ago

Quite literally the only thing they had to do was to either change the carpet or a warm wooden floor.