Experience some of the most stunning modern homes of the 20th century, right in the Hamptons! HC&G and Hamptons 20th Century Modern present an unforgettable tour of the area’s iconic modernist properties.

2024 Event

Saturday, August 10th | 4:30-7:00pm | VIP Ticket Holders only

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 4:30pm with an intimate discussion ending at 7:00pm.

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.

Sunday, August 11 | Click Here for Tickets

1. Richard Meier | Renny + Ellin Saltzman House 1969 (East Hampton, 11937)
2. Peter Blake (designed with Julian Neski) | Russell House 1957 (Water Mill, 11976)
3. Julian + Barbara Neski | Julian + Barbara Neski House 1965 (Water Mill, 11976)
4. Andrew Geller | Frisbie House 1957 (Amagansett, 11930)
5. Don Chapell | Oza Sabbeth House 1970s (East Hampton, 11937)