The STITCH Winston-Salem Modernist House Tour
Saturday, May 31
Proceeds benefit NCModernist, a North Carolina 501C3 nonprofit educational archive
Raleigh-area starting and ending point: 800 Park Offices Drive parking lot in Research Triangle Park (see map below). Piedmont-area residents may join the tour at the NC Museum of Art in Winston-Salem for a reduced rate.
The architecture firm STITCH Design Shop, based in Winston-Salem, is one of North Carolina’s hottest firms for Modernist houses. With additional offices in Greensboro, Boone, and soon Raleigh, STITCH won multiple design awards from AIA North Carolina, AIA Winston-Salem, and NCModernist's George Matsumoto Prize. In 2024, STITCH Design Studio spun off STITCH Dwellings.
Enjoy a great day touring six brilliant new and renovated Modernist houses without the hassle of driving! Includes the delightful company of fellow Modernist architecture fans, snacks, drinks, a delicious lunch, and free wifi in our luxury restroom-equipped, air-conditioned bus. You'll meet the STITCH principals: Adam Sebastian, Pete Fala, and Ben Schwab. The scheduled lineup includes:
The Fernandez Clubhouse
The Hygges House
The Pepper House
The HanHaus House, built by
Buddy Glasscoe
The Pine Valley Residence
The Center Grove House (only for those returning to Raleigh)
Plus enjoy a delicious lunch and tour of the newly-renovated STITCH office
Tickets and Details
$179 per person general public, $149 per person Mod Squad members. Admission includes transport, snacks on board, and choice of lunch. Proceeds benefit NCModernist, a North Carolina 501C3 nonprofit educational archive.
Winston-Salem residents may join the tour at the NC Museum of Art for $109/person. Meet the bus at approximately 930am at the SECCA main parking lot, 750 Marguerite Drive, Winston-Salem. You'll be dropped off later that afternoon. Ticket includes transport and choice of lunch. Sorry, we do not allow cars to follow the bus or visit the houses independently.
The Fine Print
Tickets are not mailed; your name will be on our list! If you're worried about this, bring your PayPal receipt. Once payment is made, there are no refunds for any reason except for tour cancellation. However, you can transfer your place to another person with at least a week's written notice to devra@usmodernist.org.
Please be on time. We've got a full day with lots of great houses. In fairness to other participants we will leave without you. The tour runs rain or shine. The itinerary and order of trip events are subject to change without notice or refund. A signed liability release is required for all participants. We'll send this a few weeks ahead. Please read, print, sign, and bring with you to registration. You may not board the bus without a completed release. Those travelling together may sign the same form. Parents must sign for and accompany anyone under 18.
Some houses are not handicap-accessible. Participants must navigate stairs unaided and be able to walk for at least a hour at a time. You may stay on the bus at any point if you wish. Strollers are not permitted inside any houses.
Architects can get self-reported CEU hours if arranged in advance with the AIA.
To reduce dirt and damage to floors, tour participants must remove shoes (or bring your own booties) at each house.
You’re welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks on the bus; but please no alcohol or tobacco use of any kind. You may bring a small cooler, but it has to go under the bus.Food and drinks snd tobacco use are not allowed in the houses.
Unless indicated otherwise at a house, photos are allowed and encouraged both inside and outside.
Raleigh-area Parking: The starting location is the 800 Park Offices Drive parking lot in Research Triangle Park. You will see our registration table. Coffee and bagels will be served at registration. We will also have snacks and bottled water on board.Proceeds benefit NCModernist, a North Carolina 501C3 nonprofit educational archive.
Questions? Contact Special Events Manager, Devra Dubroff, devra@usmodernist.org