This gorgeous building, which was home to the Academy Awards from 1961-1968 and a celebrated venue for countless concerts and performances (including George Carlin’s famous show with the 7 dirty words), has been essentially closed since 2013. Since then, its future use has been long debated including the possibility of demolition due to its need for costly repairs and retrofitting.
Read MoreStep inside a home where ideas drenched in non-conformity are woven into the very fabric of its design. If one could take some elements of MidCentury, Craftsman, Southwest Adobe and Contemporary design, throw them all in a Vitamix blender and let it run for a minute, you might end up with something like this home in Silver Lake. And I just love it.
Read MoreThere are many, many, homes all over Los Angeles with serious architectural pedigree and it’s very satisfying to own one of them. What’s a far less common is to buy a house that was designed by one of the pre-eminent architects for his own home. That’s what this blog post is about and the architect is Pierre Koenig
Read MoreThere are things encountered in life where the accompanying backstory helps one understand it and appreciate it more fully. And while my intention with this post is to do just that, the truth is, this home is an example of something whose beauty speaks for itself. It is a work of art that deserves to be savored and so I encourage you to take your time with this post.
Read MoreMidcentury meets modern in this architectural showcase combining the very best of design and functionality. Vaulted ceilings and walls of glass bathe the main living areas in natural light…
Read MoreI love me some quality restorations and this is one that truly warrants attention for its outstanding achievement. Designed as the personal residence of Calvin Straub, (though he did not end up living in it) this home went through some very unfortunate remodeling and design changes over the years, but the current owners very meticulously returned it to its original design.
Read MoreThis is the sort of house that has so much appeal you can easily imagine it being featured on the cover of any number of magazines, architectural or otherwise. And it wouldn’t be a surprise for the date of the magazine to be 1957, 1987, or 2019. It’s just that beautiful.
Read MoreIf you owned this property, I guarantee no one would ever walk into the house for their first time and not say “wow".
Read MoreAs you go through the photos of this listing, you may think to yourself: ‘wow, what a great midcentury timecapsule’. But you would be mistaken. This is a decade of restoration by a dedicated owner, who also happens to be an accomplished designer in her own right. (see studioshamshiri.com for other examples of her work.)
Read MoreTucked away at the end of a winding road in the hills of Woodland Hills is this surprising and utterly fantastic find. This 1930 Spanish Hacienda by architect Milton J. Black has so much going for it, it’s kinda ridiculous.
Read MoreIf you are a fan of Neutra’s work, one of the things that you’ll immediately recognize about the Hammerman House (in addition to its beauty) is its size. With 4,315 square feet of living space, this is on the larger end of the spectrum of homes designed by Neutra.
Read MoreYou know when you see something, and that's when you recognize it's your dream-something? This house is one of the most special and unique properties I've seen in LA. It sits inside a canyon and feels like nature made the house out of the trees, the soil, and the mountain.
Read MoreA 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 sure why that is because I, for one, love the look of it.
Read MoreIn you want to live in mid-city, it’s hard to find a better neighborhood than Windsor Square/Hancock Park. Broad, tree-covered streets lined with sidewalks and grand, historic homes, and a location that allows for quick access to Hollywood, downtown, and many studios make this the perfect neighborhood for many people.
Read MoreOn this week's broker caravan, I thought I'd share 3 things that caught eye. The first was this rooftop deck from a townhouse in Santa Monica.
Read MoreI 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 coveted it for years as I walked past it on my way to hike in Griffith Park. Okay, there’s some truth to that.
Read MoreBoy, oh boy. Talk about a phenomenal use of a parcel of land. Maybe the best way to begin appreciating the Alden Schwimmer Residence by John Lautner is to jump to the bottom of this post and check out the satellite view of the property.
Read MoreThanks to a traffic light that was installed on Silver Lake Boulevard making it safe for folks to get to/from the popular meadow alongside the reservoir, it’s virtually impossible for drivers and pedestrians to not take notice of the magnificent Neutra VDL Studio and Residence which is located precisely at the point of this crossing. What many people remain unaware of, however, is the Neutra Colony just a hop, skip and a jump away.
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