Liz Rusby
This charming A-frame home on a double lot is the first of its kind built by Wally Reemelin. Own this stunning piece of history for $1.28 million. Though he did not invent the A-frame himself, Reemelin is among the midcentury designers and builders who revived and elevated its standing in the field of urban architecture. In the first half of the 20th century, modern architects eschewed A-frames, perceiving them as a European gimmick. “Say ‘A-frame’ and certain words leap to mind, such as gingerbread, yodeling and tacky,” wrote the Baltimore Sun.
“The American A-frame was a postwar architectural phenomenon,” said listing agent Caitlin Crawford of the Grubb Co. “The design, with its simple lines, offered practicality and affordability to homebuyers.”, the design is a 1,181-square-foot home with two bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. It feels much bigger, thanks to the open flow created by its angles, as well as the copious glass that allows the outdoors to feel almost part of the interior.