Triangle Modernist Houses

Compiled by George Smart, Jr.                                                          

ROBERT WINSTON "JUDGE" CARR (1921-)

Following in his father George Watts Carr’s footsteps as an influential Durham architect, Robert Winston Carr earned an architecture degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He spent three years in the Navy during World War II, then entered his father’s firm in 1946.  His father developed a large tract that became Beverly Drive and Robert Carr designed a number of modernist homes in that area. In 1962, the firm became Carr, Harrison, Pruden & DePasquale.  In 1977 DePasquale left.  In 1981, the firm was renamed Robert W. Carr Architects.  Son Edgar Carr works with him.

1955 - The Dillard Teer House, 43 Beverly Drive, Durham.  Built by George W. Birmingham, Sr.  The house is 7,000+ square feet and sits on 1.15 acres with 3 floors, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, a pool, and a finished basement.  The house also has a three car carport and a large circular driveway.  Sold in 2007 to Gow Arepally and Raj Morey.  Renovations underway, designed by Bill Waddell.

1958 - The Miriam and Henry Nicholson House, 3429 N. Rugby Road, Durham.  3.7 acres.  For sale, here.

1955 - The Dr. Goldner House, 602 East Forest Hills Boulevard, Durham.  A 2-story Modernist-style house. In the center of the first floor is an entrance and a continuous wall of windows.  Features a cantilevered terrace. Sold by Dr. Goldner's widow to Julie and Joseph Maxwell in 2007. Photo by George Smart.

1950 - He designed this house for himself and his family at 405 Carolina Circle, Durham.  Owned by John and James Williams.  Currently a rental house.  Photo by George Smart.

1952 - 73 Beverly Drive, Durham.  Carr designed this house and lives here still.  Photo by George Smart.