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HOLLYWOOD HILLS THE RUBIN RESIDENCE BY RICHARD FRAZER

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Find tranquility in your backyard oasis with a swimming pool, a flat grassy lawn, and breathtaking canyon and city views.

Hollywood Hills The Rubin Residence by Richard Frazer

8818 RISING GLEN PLACE, LOS ANGELES | 4 BD | 4 BA | $6,495,000

Rising Glen strikes again! This is one of our favorite streets for architectural properties. He’s a 1956 vintage condition Mid Century Home by architect Richard Frazer. It’s in need of a little love, but aren’t we all? The “Rubin Residence”, built in 1956 by Richard Frazer is now available for the first time in 67 years. Tucked away on a private cul-de-sac on over a half-acre lot, this home is surrounded by lush greenery, providing ultimate privacy and seclusion.

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If you would like to know more about this amazing home, contact Brian Courville at 310-622-0312. Or, for additional Mid-Century Modern| Architectural homes, Spanish homes, Historic Los Angeles homes or Classic Los Angeles homes for sale reach us by email at: Brian Courville. If you are considering selling, contact us for a free
no-obligation home valuation.

RUSTIC CANYON CASE STUDY THORNTON ABELL

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Rustic Canyon Case Study Thornton Abell

247 Amalfi Drive, Santa Monica | $10,500,000 | 4 BD | 5 BA

The impressive public spaces are delineated by the board-formed indoor/outdoor concrete walls, built-in oak cabinetry throughout, and radiant heated floors.

Rustic Canyon has its share of architectural homes. This modern home was originally designed by Thornton Abell in 1951. It’s been renovated and expanded to meet the needs of today. Moments from the beach is always a plus in our book.

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HOLLYWOOD HILLS CASE STUDY BIRD STREETS HOME

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The vaulted ceilings and gorgeous wood used throughout the home are highlighted by the natural light that floods in from the expansive floor to ceiling windows and skylights.

Hollywood Hills Case Study Bird Streets Home

1455 ORIOLE DRIVE, LOS ANGELES | 3 BD | 4 BA | $4,995,000

Find tranquility in your backyard retreat with a swimming pool, a flat grassy lawn with expansive canyon, city and ocean views, and a patio that is perfect for al fresco dining.

“First time on the market” has got to be one of our favorite phrases in selling architectural homes. Case Study architect Whitney R Smith along with his partner Wayne Richard Williams were commissioned to build this Bird Streets home circa 1949. It does appear that original details like the gorgeous wood paneling and Japanese screens have been well preserved. Let’s hope the buyer takes on the stewardship in preserving this house.

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If you would like to know more about this incredible Hollywood Hills Case Study Bird Streets Home, contact Brian Courville at 310-622-0312. Or, for additional Mid-Century Modern| Architectural homes, Spanish homes, Historic Los Angeles homes or Classic Los Angeles homes for sale reach us by email at: Brian Courville. If you are considering selling, contact us for a free no-obligation home valuation.

GLENDALE LLOYD WRIGHT THE DERBY HOUSE

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Glendale Lloyd Wright the Derby House

2535 E CHEVY CHASE DRIVE, GLENDALE | offered at $2,995,000 | 5 BD | 4 BA

A double-storied living room features a fireplace with eight-foot-high wrought iron gates & the light dances through the blocks which overlook the mature oak trees in the garden.

the Derby House. Built in 1926, this well-preserved and system upgraded residence showcases his genius of integrating nature and building

Modern Living LA is happy to extend our congratulations to our buyer on this special and notable architectural home by Lloyd Wright. The Derby House is one of the architect’s most recognized properties. The house has found its perfect steward as it needs a reasonable amount of restoration. It’s now it good hands.

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PASADENA BUFF AND HENSMAN THE SALTMAN RESIDENCE

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Walls of glass looking out to your refreshing saltwater pool.

Pasadena Buff and Hensman the Saltman Residence

The beautiful kitchen features custom walnut cabinetry, Caesar stone island and counters, a Wolf Stove and Sub-Zero refrigerator.

When we think post and beam, Buff and Hensman are usually the first to come to mind. Here’s a fine example from them in Pasadena. The Saltman Residence, 1962. Built by Buff and Hensman and thoughtfully restored and updated by the current owners this quintessential California home has all the character of a Post and Beam with today’s modern conveniences.

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LOS FELIZ RAPHAEL SORIANO THE LUKENS HOME

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the Lukens Home, Historic Jefferson Park ,

Los Feliz Raphael Soriano the Lukens Home

3425 W 27TH STREET, LOS ANGELES | $2,485,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA

Remarkable outdoor entertaining area on the grounds of this amazing home.

We have a special place in our hearts for the architect Raphael Soriano. Having recently sold the Gogol house in Los Feliz, we’re excited that another gem has hit the market. The Lukens Home in Jefferson Park. This International Style home evokes the machine age minimal aesthetic popularized by the Bauhaus movement. This home should soon have another owner to appreciate its everlasting design.

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WOODLAND HILLS RICHARD NEUTRA J.N. BALDWIN HOUSE

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Woodland Hills Richard Neutra J.N. Baldwin House

6025 LUBAO AVE, WOODLAND HILLS | $3,300,000 | 4 BD | 3 BA

The J.N. Baldwin House, by master modernist architect Richard Neutra, F.A.I.A. Here Neutra maximizes privacy and captures panoramic treetop vistas through his signature ribbon windows, by carefully siting the residence up a long-curved driveway on a private hilltop.

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LOS FELIZ HISTORIC DREAM HOUSE

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Los Feliz Historic dream house, an exquisite retreat with a detached guest unit.

1933 N EDGEMONT STREET, LOS ANGELES | $3,200,000 | 4 BD | 4 BA

Los Feliz Historic dream house romantic arched driveway.

On the checklist for the dream house in Los Feliz: a city of garden gnomes – check, multiple peacocks – check, sasquatch – check, a gorgeous French Normandy house with some original features and exquisite updates – check. And the meticulously manicured landscaping is breathtaking.

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If you would like to know more about this amazing home, call 310.622.0312 or email Brian Courville. Whether Mid Century Architectural, Spanish, Luxury, or Classic Los Angeles design, MODERN LIVING LA is here to guide you home. Follow us on Instagram @modernlivingla

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PRIME LOCATION IN ENCINO’S RANCHO ESTATES

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Prime location in Encino’s Rancho Estates! Situated on nearly a 1/2 acre, gated, private and secure.

4570 COMBER AVE, ENCINO | $ 4,600,000 | 6 BD | 6 BA

Modern and Minimalist in design, built in 2010, and updated 2018, this single level home offers casual, elegant, open concept living at it finest.

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