Be still my modernist heart. Case Study House #21 by architect Pierre Koenig just hit the market in the Hollywood Hills. Pierre Koenig’s experience working alongside architect Raphael Soriano, A. Quincy Jones, and real estate developer Joseph Eichler served him well. By working with them, he gained first-hand steel construction experience and skills using the
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Come to Momma: The Dubnoff Residence by Buff and Hensman in Pasadena
“Come to momma” will be the first words you say after seeing this classic mid-century modern home by Buff and Hensman in Pasadena. But digging around on the interwebs, I discovered the design efforts involved the client’s daughter, too. In a book written on Buff and Hensman, Donald Hensman states Ina Dubnoff, daughter of the
A Rare Opportunity to Own a Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece in Mount Washington
Canadian-born architect W. Earl Wear moved to Southern California in the 50s. According to his obituary,” Earl followed the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Organic Architecture, and during his time in the Los Angeles area, he designed and built nine original residences.” Now is your chance to own the one he created in Mount Washington.
Architectural Details Modernists Rarely Find At This Price Point in Los Feliz
In a real estate developer’s world, cramming as many homes on a lot is standard practice. And in doing so, we are often left with living spaces void of design, function, and green space. But this developer decided to turn this practice on its head and create spaces that modernist dreams are made of. It
First Offering Of Rudolph Schindler Landmark in the Hollywood Hills
Tinkering with a legendary architect’s work is a no-no. Seriously, please don’t do it unless you hire the architect himself or his trusted associates to make the changes. Then, the results are surprisingly delightful. This is the City of Los Angeles Cultural Historic Monument #380’s first public offering in the Hollywood Hills. Architect Rudolph Schindler
Landmark Samuel-Novarro Home by Lloyd Wright Up For Grabs in The Oaks
True story. He was embezzling money and got caught. As repayment, he hands over the keys to this landmark home designed by a famed architect. Samuel was the personal assistant, business manager, and trusted confidant to silent screen and box office superstar Ramon Novarro. He hired Wright, son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, to design