2143 Panorama Terrace
Los Angeles, CA 90039
3 BR, 2 BA
$1,120,000

Located in the Ivanhoe Elementary School District, this 1,900 square foot, mid-century modern home was built in 1953 by acclaimed architect James H. Garrott. The current owners are only the second family to ever live in the house.

It provides a dramatic streamlined living room, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a covered terrace with stunning Canyon views, and a uniquely placed pool.

The pool has been re-plastered and is surrounded by bamboo for ultimate privacy. It is accessible via the carport or from the master bedroom, otherwise you would barely know it’s there. Very cool.

There are updated systems throughout this fantastic mid-century in Silver Lake. With very few homes of this caliber available in the area, this should attract a lot of interest.

If you would like to see it in person, send me an email or call me at 323-775-6305!

More info and photos of 2143 Panorama Ter.

Listing courtesy of Brian Scott Ades, Sotheby’s International Realty-Sunset.

2427 Solar Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90046
3 BR, 2 BA
$2,040,000

Architect Val Powelson’s 1960 “Sunbow House” has been carefully renovated by Steven Kent, A.I.A. The 2,098 square foot architectural home with the unique unique Butterfly roof line is located in the Hollywood Hills, and features unsurpassed city lights, Valley, and Runyon Canyon views. And you have direct access to Runyon Canyon Park at the end of your cul-de-sac street!

The home provides an open floor plan and an updated mid-century design for today’s lifestyle. There is a new pool, spa, sound system, and security system.

The cook’s kitchen and new baths have also been updated with Caesarstone, Carrera Marble, and commercial-grade maple/basalt floors.

Check out these spectacular views from the deck directly off the master suite.

This Hollywood Hills home is exquisite in every detail. If you would like to set up a showing, send me an email or call me at 323-775-6305!

More info and photos of 2427 Solar Dr.

Listing courtesy of David Solomon and Anna Solomon, Prudential CA-Brentwood.

Commune is the Los Angeles-based design firm behind the amazing Ace Hotel and Swim Club in Palm Springs (pictures above and below). Commune was founded in 2004 with a diverse staff of interior designers, architects, and graphic designers. Using a collaborative mindset, they assemble a team for each project, whether it’s a residence, commercial space, retail environment, website, or corporate identity.

Aside from the Ace Hotel, Commune’s past commercial spaces include Heath Ceramics in San Fransisco, Oliver Peoples in Malibu, Opening Ceremony in Tokyo, retail design for the Standard Hotel in New York, and many more. Commune has designed residential spaces throughout LA, as well…

Including this incredible home on Mulholland Highway in Hollywood.

Commune sells housewares online. They also have shops in West Hollywood and Palm Springs and just opened in the newly relaunched retail boutique The Shop at the Standard Hotel in downtown LA. The Shop is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m  to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Shop at the Standard
550 South Flower (Flower at Sixth Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-892-8080

Community Shop @ Commune (call for hours)
650 N. Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-855-9080

Community Shop @ Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Open Friday afternoons, Saturday & Sundays through the desert high season and by appointment.
701 East Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-325-9900

3225 Descanso Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90026
3 BR, 3.5 BA
$899,000

Designed by Los Angeles based architect, Orhan Ayyuce, this sleek, 3 level, Silver Lake architectural home effortlessly combines form and function with artful design. Newer construction utilizes spacious interiors and features walls of glass, walnut floors, Carrara marble counter tops, and stainless steel appliances.

The 2,751 square foot home integrates the living room, kitchen, and family room into a free flowing space.

There are 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, beautiful redwood decks, a two-car garage, and outside patios for entertaining.

There is also an adjacent lot for sale, if you are interested in additional outdoor space. If you’d like to see this great Silver Lake architectural home in person, send me an email or call me at 323-775-6305!

More info and photos of 3225 Descanso Dr.

Listing courtesy of Michael Slater & Tracy Do, Prudential-Los Feliz.

Lynn Harris, an executive vice president of production at Warner Bros., and her husband, Matti Leshem, founder and CEO of the branding company Protagonist, remodeled this classic mid-century post-and-beam house in Studio City. It was built in 1951, by architect Maynard Woodard, a former studio set designer for his personal residence while working at Welton Becket & Assoc., the architecture firm that designed Los Angeles landmarks like the Capitol Records Building and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Harris and Leshem took the home through a yearlong renovation process, stripping, repairing and replacing everything in sight with the help of friend and LA-based designer Sarah Walker. The result is an absolutely pristine example of an updated mid-century modern, and pretty much my ultimate dream home!

The kitchen features DuPont Corian countertops, an oven and cooktop by Gaggenau, a Miele hood, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and the Bertoia stool is by Knoll.

The built-in shelves were designed by Sarah Walker. The Orange Slice chair is by Pierre Paulin.

Sarah Walker designed the dining room table and the chairs are vintage Thonet.

The master bed is by Paolo Piva for Poliform and bedding is by James Perse linens. Artwork above the vintage Milo Baughman lounge chair is by Chuck Close.

Oh yeah, and there is a gorgeous pool too…

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The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to comment #22 (Greg) for being the lucky winner!

Thanks to everyone for entering and hope to see you on the your.

Exciting news everyone! The organizers of the MAK Architecture Tour 2010 have agreed to give one lucky reader of this blog two free tickets for this amazing event in October. This year features a fantastic lineup and tickets cost $85 so be sure to enter!

How To Enter:

1. Simply leave a comment in this post. Be sure to include your email in the sign up form so I can contact you if you win.
2. You can also increase your chances of winning if you share this giveaway via blog, website, Twitter or Facebook. Just leave an additional comment with a link to where you shared this giveaway. That will count as another entry.
3. This giveaway will conclude August 19th, 2010. Winners will be chosen randomly via Random.org.
4. Good luck!

Homes to be featured on the October 10th tour: Lovell Health House (R. J. Neutra, 1929, seen above), the Gold House (R.M. Schindler, 1945), the Kun House (R. J. Neutra, 1936,), the Hillside House (Carl Lewis Maston, 1948), Shulman House (Raphael Soriano, 1950), and the Gantert House (Pierre Koenig, 1981).

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.

This is a great opportunity for someone to own a home by a legend of mid-century modern architecture. If you’d like to schedule a showing please email me or call me at 323-775-6305.

More photos and info of 5561 E. La Pasada St.

Listing courtesy of Crosby Doe.

330 Indiana Avenue
Venice, CA 90291
8 BR, 7 BA
$6,245,000

Newly on the market, The Dennis Hopper Compound is a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase 5 separate parcels totaling approximately 15,500 square feet, including a 4,800 square foot main house designed by Brian Murphy, AIA, and 3 two-story condominiums designed by the legendary architect Frank Gehry.

This spectacular property offers unlimited possibilities for a creative live/work space in the best possible Venice location–close to both Abbot Kinney and Main Street.

A rare find in tightly packed Venice, this luxurious property is a true oasis in the city, featuring a lushly landscaped yard, guest cottage, sparkling lap pool, and pool house.

If you would like to see this unbelievable Venice home in person, call to schedule a showing at 323-775-6305 or email me.

More info and photos of 330 Indiana Ave.

Listing courtesy of Jade Mills, Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills South and Jane Gavens, Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills East.

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.

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.