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SUNSET STRIP DREAMLIKE MID CENTURY HOME OWNED BY JASON STRATHAM

The Hyun Residence, a museum-quality Mid-Century Modern home designed in 1956 by noted architect David Hyun, was updated by Standard Architecture and received the 2020 AIA Los Angeles Residential Design Award.

LOS FELIZ CLIFF MAY CALIFORNIA RANCH HOUSE

It’s been a moment since we’ve seen a Cliff May house hit the market. Known as the father of the California Ranch House, he was said to have designed over 1,000 custom homes for Southern CA residents. Many of these historic homes have become the epitome of the California life style. Smack dab in one of our favorite neighborhoods, Los Feliz, sits this renovated architectural “v” style layout home. Just in time for Summer.

WATCH THE STUDIO – APPLE TV+ (CV)

The filmmakers either had a lot of flex or a massive location budget as I’m sure these shoots didn’t come cheap. And much to our surprise, it is revealed at the end of the episode that the recently appointed studio head, Matt Remick (played by Seth Rogan), lives in one of our very favorite houses we’ve had the pleasure of selling, John Lautner’s Carling House in the Hollywood Hills located off the Sunset Strip. The tv series is a parody of the Hollywood behaviors exhibited by the various players in the industry.

PASADENA WALLACE NEFF, THE ANDREW NEFF HOUSE

Pasadena Wallace Neff, The Andrew Neff House 1097 S LOS ROBLES AVENUE, PASADENA | $1,850,000 | 2 BD | 2 BA Wow. What if the Flintstone’s and the Jetson’s homes had a rendezvous? The result may very well be something like this Airform futurist modern residence by Wallace Neff. The Andrew Neff house circa 1946 […]

BEVERLY CENTER ARCHITECTURAL SPANISH GEM

This stunning home was so good, even Netflix had to feature it! As seen on Nobody Wants This (but trust us, everybody wants this), this architectural Spanish gem, updated by designer David Lucido, has also graced the pages of Elle Decor. From the imported Saltillo tile flooring to the hand-painted staircase tiles, every detail of this home is crafted with artistry and precision.

Hollywood Hills The Arensberg Estate, William Lee Woollett

HOLLYWOOD HILLS HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL HOME -THE ARENSBERG ESTATE BY WILLIAM LEE WOOLLETT

The Arensberg Estate, William Lee Woollett with later contributions by Richard Neutra, Gregory Ain, Henry Palmer Sabin and John Lautner (The only project on record where all these architectural giants have collaborated).
Avant-garde art patrons Walter and Louise Arensberg purchased the estate in 1927, transforming it into a modern art museum. Los Angeles Magazine acknowledges that this home represented the first modern art museum in L.A., decades before LACMA and MOCA. The Arensbergs hosted artist exchanges and exhibited prized works by Marcel Duchamp, René Magritte, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian to name a few. The estate and its art history is the subject of a Getty published book in 2020, “Hollywood Arensberg”.

BRENTWOOD THE VOLK HOUSE A. QUINCY JONES & WHITNEY R. SMITH

The Volk House, a stunning 1950 mid-century masterpiece by A. Quincy Jones & Whitney R. Smith, is located in the coveted Crestwood Hills of Brentwood. Restored in 2006 by architect Cory Buckner, the home carefully replicates every detail from the original blueprints, including post-and-beam construction, tongue & groove ceilings, clerestory windows, and solar panels. A designated Historic-Cultural Monument #722, this architectural gem offers panoramic views of Santa Monica Bay, combining modern luxury with timeless historical significance.

SHERMAN OAKS BUFF & HENSMAN FAIA “EVERTS HOUSE”

Timeless architecture meets modern design. The Buff and Hensman FAIA “Everts House” has undergone a respectful renovation by owners who wanted to acknowledge the original architectural integrity while upgrading amenities and features for proper use today. This stunning home features an outdoor living area just on the other side of the double door entry way off Contour.

CARMEL BY THE SEA MARK MILLS ARCHITECTURAL GEM

If your budget allows for a nice pied a terre in Carmel, you may want to consider this 1951 stunning A-frame architectural by Mark Mills. The split frame on the roof is pretty spectacular. Gorgeous woods and stone through the home make this a truly special one.