The Mid Modness of a Neo-Mansard Roof with Atom Stevens

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The Mid Modness of a Neo-Mansard Roof with Atom Stevens
Jan 22, 2026 Season 23 Episode 3
Della Hansmann | Mid-Century Design Expert and owner of Mid Mod Midwest

The neo-mansard roof is as polarizing as an architectural feature can be. Mansard roofs belong along a street in Paris or maybe on an 80’s vintage Burger King, right? Yet, a slew of mid-century architects seemed to independently decide to give them a try in residential design during our favorite decades. Why, though? Why?

Today, I'm talking that over with our favorite mid mod house historian, Atom Stevens. 

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

  • What exactly IS a neo-mansard roof? 
  • Who made the mansard roof a thing?
  • Why was there a neo-mansard moment in the mid-century? 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2303

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