Modern architecture, real prices

Step into Modernist Estates and test your valuation instincts

I’m Stefi Orazi, writer, researcher and curator behind Modernist Estates. Each Substack edition spotlights post-war housing, design details and the stories of the people who live there. This interactive challenge turns those finds into an immersive game—can you guess the asking price before the reveal?

Authentic storytelling
Every property comes with context: architect, era, lived experience and practical detail.
Curated weekly finds
Discover design-led homes for sale—many not hitting mainstream lists.
Archival depth
Explore estate histories with photography, floorplans and resident narratives.
Community & events
Connect with like-minded readers via comments, talks and curated cultural programming.

Modernist Estates — Stefi Orazi

Writer · Researcher · Housing Enthusiast

Tracking mid-century and modernist homes for sale—detailing architecture, architects and materials.

Sharing books, films, cultural events and interviews that celebrate modernist heritage.

Building a community of design lovers, residents and archivists across Substack.

How the Modernist Estates price challenge works

Each round showcases real homes from the Substack archive—test yourself before you dig into the longer stories and resources in the newsletter.

Encounter the building
Explore the architecture, context and architects behind each featured home or estate.
Guess the numbers
Estimate the asking price and compare it to what modernist design commands today.
Learn the backstory
Once revealed, read deeper via the newsletter—materials, layouts, design notes, resident experiences.
Follow the trail
Use links to films, books and events to keep exploring modernist life and culture.

Featured listings to price this week

See how concrete, brick, timber and glass visions—from London estates to European mid-century masterpieces—translate into today’s market values.

New homes are being curated—check back soon or join the newsletter to catch the next drop.
Post-war London
Barbican, Golden Lane, Dawson’s Heights and estates that defined a new cityscape.
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European modernism
Listings and case studies from mainland Europe—Brutalism, social housing, experimental housing.
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Homes & people
Resident interviews, archive photos and insights into how these homes are lived in today.
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Design culture
Books, film nights, talks and art inspired by modernist ideals.
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Subscribe to Modernist Estates for architecture icons, lesser-known estates, resident stories, film recommendations and design events. The price challenge is your starting point— the newsletter is where the textures, plans and people come alive.