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CRESTWOOD HILLS BRYON LAMAR JOHNSON HOUSE CRAIG ELLWOOD

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Crestwood Hills Bryon Lamar Johnson House Craig Ellwood

1515 N TIGERTAIL, LOS ANGELES | $6,295,000 | 3 BD | 2.5 BA

What does it take to make it to the top? We’ll the buyer for 1515 N Tigertail ought to know. At the very top of the street lies a true mid-century modern landmark by Case Study architect Craig Ellwood. The Bryon Lamar Johnson House, circa 1953. This home is a published steel-and-glass residence and the third of Ellwood’s recorded hillside homes.

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STUDIO CITY THE ROXY ROTH HOUSE BY R.M. SCHINDLER

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Studio City the Roxy Roth House by R.M. Schindler

3624 BUENA PARK DRIVE, STUDIO CITY | $2,800,000 | 3 BD | 3 BA

The Roxy Roth House (1946) by R.M. Schindler a place where you don’t just live, you inhabit a work of art. One architecture critic’s opinion was that Schindler designed this home “as if there had never been houses before,” and it shows in every plane of light, every framed view, every quiet moment above the valley. ?

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ECHO PARK HILLS HISTORIC LANDMARK BY JOHN LAUTNER, FAIA, ARCHITECT

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Echo Park Hills Historic Landmark by John Lautner, FAIA, Architect

1430 AVON TERRACE, LOS ANGELES | $2,395,000 | 2 BD | 1 BA

The Lost Lautner. We remember a decade ago when this architectural gem was uncovered and in need of a thoughtful renovation. Set on over a third of an acre in the Echo Park Hills, this early mid-century modern home is a rare example of John Lautner’s emerging architectural voice, created soon after his six-year apprenticeship with Frank Lloyd Wright.

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HOLLYWOOD HILLS THE STAHL HOUSE, AKA CASE STUDY HOUSE 22, PIERRE KOENIG

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Hollywood Hills The Stahl House, aka Case Study House 22, Pierre Koenig

1635 WOODS DRIVE, LOS ANGELES | $25,000,000 | 2 BD | 3 BA

The word Iconic gets tossed around far too often in our culture. But then there are times when there is perhaps no better description; The Stahl House, aka Case Study House 22, by architect Pierre Koenig, is Los Angeles’ most iconic mid-century modern home.

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STUDIO CITY RUDOLPH M. SCHINDLER’S THE LECHNER HOUSE

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Studio City Rudolph M. Schindler’s The Lechner House

11600 AMANDA DRIVE, STUDIO CITY | $6,500,000 | 4 BD | 3.5 BA

You’re in for a treat. The Lechner House in Studio City is one of Rudolph M. Schindler’s most celebrated residential architectural works. Known for his innovative use of organic materials, spatial rhythm, and connection to nature, Schindler’s vision comes alive here with walls of glass that open interiors to expansive, park-like grounds flooding every room with natural light and framing cinematic views.

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HOLLYWOOD HILLS WEST JOHN H. COPPERSMITH RESIDENCE BY RUDOLPH M. SCHINDLER

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Hollywood Hills West John H. Coppersmith Residence by Rudolph M. Schindler

8715 SKYLINE DRIVE, HOLLYWOOD | $1,999,995 | 2 BD | 2 BA

Discover a hidden gem by Rudolph M. Schindler. One of the most influential modernist architects of the 20th century. Perched above the Sunset Strip in the Hollywood Hills. The 1952 John H. Coppersmith Residence seamlessly blends mid-century modern design with contemporary luxury. While we understand $2M is a lot for a house in most places, getting into an architectural property by Schindler, in the Hollywood Hills feels like a good purchase. Expansive decks reveal sweeping canyon views. Glass doors fill the interiors with natural light. Original Brazilian hardwood floors, a copper-paneled facade, and artisan fixtures highlight Schindler’s signature attention to detail. Hollywood Hills West John H. Coppersmith Residence by Rudolph M. Schindler.

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HOLLYWOOD HILLS SUNBOW HOUSE BY VAL POWELSON

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Hollywood Hills Sunbow House by Val Powelson

2427 SOLAR DRIVE, HOLLYWOOD HILLS | $2,499,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA

At Modern Living LA, we love when an architect’s vision and design stand the test of time. Val Powelson’s Sunbow House in Nichols Canyon is one of those rare examples, an iconic mid-century residence defined by its dramatic folding-plate roofline and sweeping, light-filled spaces. Val Powelson may not be as widely known as Lautner or Neutra, but his work embodies the same spirit of innovation that defined L.A.’s mid-century movement. The Sunbow House is a rare chance to experience one of his finest contributions to the architectural landscape of Nichols Canyon.?

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BEL AIR THE DR. RICHARD HENRY HOUSE BY CLIFF MAY

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Bel Air the Dr. Richard Henry House by Cliff May

667 LEDO WAY, BEL AIR | $9,000,000 | 4 BD | 7.5 BA

Dreams do come true. Or, at least for one lucky buyer. The Dr Richard Henry House, 1966, by Cliff May is something quite special. Perched on a private 1.3-acre promontory in Lower Bel Air, this gated single-story estate is one of Cliff May’s most discreet and rarely seen masterpieces.?? Preserved in its original condition, it presents a rare opportunity to restore or reimagine an unaltered example of his iconic California ranch style. Walls of glass frame uninterrupted panoramic views from Downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean, with the Getty Museum perfectly in sight. Inside, soaring post-and-beam ceilings, expansive skylights, and a striking indoor pool pavilion showcase May’s seamless integration of architecture and landscape, where sunlight and greenery blur the lines between indoors and out.?

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HANCOCK PARK RIVES MANSION BY ALFRED ROSENHEIM HISTORIC-CULTURAL MONUMENT #661

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Hancock Park Rives Mansion by Alfred Rosenheim Historic-Cultural Monument #661

1130 WESTCHESTER PLACE, HANCOCK PARK | $3,695,000? | 6 BD | 4.5 BA

A rare architectural landmark in Country Club Park, the Rives Mansion is a grand Beaux-Arts Mediterranean estate designed by renowned architect Alfred Rosenheim, known for shaping early Los Angeles with designs like the Hamburger Building, May Co., and Wilshire Boulevard Temple.? ?Built in 1913 and designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #661, this approx. 7,000 SF residence showcases exquisite period details: a Louis XV-style formal living room, mahogany library, Grueby-tiled solarium, Zuber wallpaper mural, and four marble fireplaces. The half-acre lot also includes a detached 2BD/2BA carriage house, studio, and a 1,200 SF unfinished basement.?

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