Archive for the ‘Architectural Landmarks’ Category
5561 E. La Pasada St In Long Beach
5561 E. La Pasada St
Los Angeles, CA 90815
2 BR, 4 BA
$850,000
On the market for the first time is Richard Neutra’s Hafley Residence in Long Beach. Built in 1953, this home is designated as City of Long Beach Historic Monument #29. With a little over 2,000 square feet, beautiful patios and gardens, open interiors and seamless indoor/outdoor flow, this home is classic Neutra.
MAK Architecture Tour 2010
Wow! The itinerary for the MAK Architecture tour this year has me very very excited (I actually scheduled our Honeymoon for September so I’d be around for this). This year’s tour is themed around renowned architectural photographer Julius Shulman as it will feature modern residences he shot over the course of his career. Homes to be featured on the October 10th tour: Lovell Health House (R. J. Neutra, 1929), the Gold House (R.M. Schindler, 1945), the Kun House (R. J. Neutra, 1936, seen above), the Hillside House (Carl Lewis Maston, 1948), Shulman House (Raphael Soriano, 1950), and the Gantert House (Pierre Koenig, 1981). Oh yes, this is going to be amazing.
Tickets are on sale now. For more info and to order tickets visit the MAK Center web site.
Coverage of last year’s MAK Architecture Tour.
Build Your Own Fallingwater
The other night Rob and I were at the bookstore with my nieces and came across a LEGO model of Fallingwater. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1934, Fallingwater is one of the most famous residential homes in the world. It has been open to the public since 1963, and exemplifies Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architectural style by merging a man-made structure with the surrounding landscape.
This LEGO model of Fallingwater would make the perfect unusual gift for the architecture-lover/kid-at-heart in your life. Co-developed and designed by architect Adam Reed Tucker, the model is highly-detailed and captures all of the distinctive features that make Fallingwater an architectural landmark. LEGO also has models of the Guggenheim Museum, the Empire State Building, Sears Tower, and more. Who knew? Price for Fallingwater: $99.99.
Strathmore Under Attack?
The Strathmore Apartments in Westwood are one of Richard Neutra’s most celebrated projects, but their architectural integrity is being threatened by a Dallas-based developer that’s planning to build a looming over-sized student rooming house directly across the narrow street. The project is vehemently opposed by residents, architects, and City Councilman Paul Koretz. It was rejected in a five to one vote by the Westwood Design Review Board after the applicant refused to make meaningful modifications. But since the City Planning Department is desperate for revenue, and the developer has the funds, in May the DRB rejection were brushed aside the approval was renewed.
Residents are appealing to the Area Planning Commission, which has the power to stop the project. Please help by writing a letter of support to SaveStrathmore@NeutraLives.org or add your name to the petition.
Why is stopping this development important? Neutra believed that buildings should be carefully sited and reach out to nature. The Strathmore Apartments were made an LA Cultural-Historical Monument in 1988, and architects from around the world come to admire and study this complex and the landscape that is an essential part of Neutra’s vision. The planned six-story rooming house would loom over the Strathmore apartments, cutting them off from light and views, and altering the scale and livability of the neighborhood.
For more information, please go to neutralives.com.
12412 Deerbrook Lane In Brentwood
12412 Deerbrook Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90049
3 BR, 1.75 BA
$1,899,000
This spectacular A. Quincy Jones home was built in 1950 and has been designated a cultural monument. Beautifully clean lines and walls of glass accentuate the original design of this secluded refuge in Brentwood. The home has undergone updates and renovation that stay true to its original architectural integrity.
The home is owned by film producer and serial renovator/restorer Michael LaFetra, who has bought, renovated, and sold a number of significant Modernist houses, including a Rudolph Schindler house in Sherman Oaks; Schindler’s How House in Silver Lake; Lautner’s Stevens House in Malibu and Wolff House in West Hollywood; Kappe’s Gould/LaFetra House in Brentwood; Thornton Abell’s Rich House in Brentwood; and Case Study House #21 on Wonderland Park Avenue in the Hollywood Hills that was designed by Pierre Koenig. LaFetra also commissioned the very last residential design by Koenig, an ocean front home in Malibu.
Gregory Ain’s Park Planned Homes In Altadena
2751 Highview Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
3 BR, 2 BA
$599,999
Around the same time he built the Avenel Homes in Silver Lake, Gregory Ain worked on Park Planned Homes in Altadena. This home was built in 1948 and renovated with Ain’s original ideas in recent years. Newly listed, the home features updates which include new ktichen with quartz countertops, solid wood cabinets and brand new appliances; the original concrete floors have been restored (my favorite aspect of Ain homes of this time); and a new roof, paint and light fixtures have been installed.
Which Wolff House Do You Want?
8530 Hedges Pl – John Lautner’s Wolff House 1961 (Top)
Los Angeles, CA 90069
4 BR, 3.5 BA
$5,895,000
2400 Carmen Crest Dr – Thornton Ladd’s Wolff House, 1958 (Bottom)
Los Angeles, CA 90068
2 BR, 1.75 BA
$1,995,000
There are currently not one but two architecturally significant Wolff Houses on the market. First we have John Lautner’s Wolff House. Built in 1961 this carries a much heftier price tag – which is probably why it’s been on the market for almost a year. This home is one of the most unique homes in all of Los Angeles and fully demonstrates Lautner’s genius and creativity.
Next we have Thornton Ladd’s Wolff House in the Hollywood Hills. While a few years older, this is the lesser-known of the two homes but is just as impressive. This one-0f-a-kind “floating glass pavilion” just hit the market and features panoramic ocean and city views.
More photos of the Wolff Houses after the break.
The Kaufmann House: A Look Back
When we were in Palm Springs last month, we checked out Richard Neutra Kaufmann House, a 1946 glass, steel and stone landmark. Today, I came across an interesting New York Times article from 2007 when the Kaufmann House was up for auction at Christie’s New York. It sold for an astounding $19.1 million, but the sale would later fall out of escrow for unknown reasons. Last year, the Kaufmann House was listed slightly below $13 million by Crosby Doe. I believe it is now off the market, and is occupied on alternating weekends by Brent and Beth Harris, who restored the home in the mid-90s. The Kaufmann House has a fascinating history and was hugely influential in shaping post-war Modernism. It also played a part in reviving interest in mid-century homes, thanks in part to the Christie’s auction.
The Kaufmann House was originally commissioned by Edgar J. Kaufmann Sr., who also commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to build Fallingwater in Pennsylvania. Read more…
7035 Woodrow Wilson Dr In The Hollywood Hills
7035 Woodrow Wilson Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90068
2 BR, 1 BA
$579,000
A treasure of mid-century modern architecture has hit the market – one of architect Harry Gesner’s “Boathouse” homes in the Hollywood Hills. Just a few days ago I saw another one of Gesner’s amazing homes – the Scantlin House at The Getty – while on the LA Conservancy’s “Home Sixities Home” tour. It was my first introduction to Gesner and his highly unique style of architecture (Gesner himself was there as well as a member of the tour!). Check out how cool these houses look:
The Boathouse homes really show what kind of an imagination Gesner had. Built in 1959, it features canyon views, wood-burning fireplace, walls of glass and a lengthy balcony. Floor-to-ceiling windows make it feel like you’re living in a treehouse. And who hasn’t wanted to live in a treehouse at some point in their life!?
3637 El Lado Dr In Glendale
3637 El Lado Dr
Glendale, CA 91208
3 BR, 2 BA
$995,000
Just listed: The Allan F. Daily Residence, 1954, Glendale Register of Historic Resources #63. This mid-century masterpiece is located at the top of a secluded plateau and is a showcase of modern architecture at its finest. With stunning views of the Cresenta Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains, exquisite indoor-outdoor living, an open floor plan with period built-ins and finishes, this is a listing of the highest quality.
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