Architect's Corner
Articles focused on architecturally significant homes on the market, not on the market, and Architect's themselves.
I wish I had a nickle for every time I've heard someone say something to the effect of: "Oh, man! I knew I should've pulled the trigger on that property a couple years ago." "If only this…", "if...
Blog, Architect's Corner, Wallace Neff, Spanish
A popular design element in midcentury modern architecture is the butterfly roof. It’s perhaps a little more common to find this feature on commercial structures than on residences. And I’m not...
Blog, Pasadena, Mid-Century, Architect's Corner
Unlike Crestwood Hills, which I described in my previous post, Woodland Hills is not exactly an area with a densely packed collection of mid-century gems. That said, as with most of L.A., the...
Blog, Rex Lotery, Architect's Corner, Woodland Hills
Before we get to the house itself, I just want to share a little bit about what makes Crestwood Hills so cool for anyone that may be unfamiliar with the area. Although it’s a planned community,...
Blog, Mid-Century, A. Quincy Jones, Architect's Corner
Let’s head two hours east of L.A. for a spell. You guessed it, Palm Springs. No doubt you’ve heard that this desert oasis has been transforming into one of the hottest real estate markets in...
Blog, Wallace Neff, Architect's Corner, Spanish
Here is another very special property that I'm thrilled about bringing onto the market. Built in 1911 by architect William Polkinghorn as the residence for his family, there is no question that...
Blog, Harvard Heights, Home Viddy, Architect's Corner
I know there are 3 months remaining in the year, but I’m going out on a limb and declaring that this is my favorite listing of the year. Friends might say this is due to the fact that I’ve...
Blog, Architect's Corner, Donald Park, Home Viddy
The Schnabel House, by (st)architect Frank Gehry, is a property that you must walk through in order to properly appreciate it. And if you’re the type that likes to own things that are truly...
Blog, Frank Gehry, Architect's Corner, Brentwood
For fans of the Wright architecture dynasty, especially those who live on the west side, you’ll be happy to learn that the Warwick Evans House by Frank Lloyd Wright, Jr., just came on the market...
Blog, Architect's Corner, Lloyd Wright, Brentwood
Few housing developments bear a signature that is as distinctive as those by the renowned builder Joseph Eichler, who built over 11,000 homes between 1950 and 1974. Only three of those...
Blog, Architect's Corner, Mid-Century, Joseph Eichler