724 E Capitol Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

A classic Mid-Century home typically offers a private front, with a glass-walled rear. The previous owner of this home collaborated with Red Butte Garden’s horticulturist to meticulously select foliage suitable for the yard. Notably, the home boasts a prized cactus plant transported from Arizona by the homeowner himself. This Eduard Dreier home embodies the essence of Mid-Century Modern architecture, featuring a new steel floating staircase leading to the front door. It is flanked by a solid travertine rock wall on one side and a solid minimalist brick wall on the other. A cantilevered roofline extends the entire length of the rear, providing multiple seating areas to admire the surrounding mountains, canyons, and trails. External walls and ceilings extend outward, resembling the wings of a child’s imagination. The natural balance and beauty of the structure evoke a sense of wonder, prompting the question of why every building is not constructed in this manner. The home has undergone … read more …