There is a definite appeal to a classic Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern home. Modern Design developed in the 1930s, the predecessor to Mid Century Modern, the design movement that became popular after WWII in 1945. Considered modern design because it values function over form, with its own unique twist.
Mid-century modern uses dynamic decorative accents, expansive walls of glass, clean lines, muted curves and wide-open floor plans. Mid-century modern architecture featured flat roofs, angular details, asymmetrical contours, and the first to use bi-level structures, with the intention of making complementary indoor and outdoor living spaces. Adaptable and chic, Mid-century modern style appealed to everyone.
The Case Study Program honored architectural designs of some of these landmark homes. With notable architects such as Richard Neutra, Pierre Koenig, J.R. Davidson, Thornton M. Abell, Charles Eames, Craig Ellwood, Rodney Walker, Buff and Hensman, and Raphael Soriano, creating the modernist movement in our city.
HOLLYWOOD HILLS EXCEPTIONAL GATED AND SECLUDED MODERN HOME
7734 FIRENZE AVE, LOS ANGELES | $7,495,000 | 4 BD | 5 BA
HUNTINGTON BEACH CLASSIC MID CENTURY POST AND BEAM
17391 ALTA VISTA CIRCLE, HUNTINGTON BEACH | $1,550,000 | 4 BD | 2 BA
Classic Mid Century Modern Post and Beam architectural jewel box in Huntington Beach. Come experience this timeless example of post war architecture. 10 feet high ceilings accented by clearstory windows throughout the house.
An open-air atrium is surrounded by walls of glass to allow for an abundance of natural light to flow seamlessly throughout the home. Enjoy a breezy afternoon in the atrium after a dip in the sparkling pool. We’ll bring the martinis.
HOLMBY HILLS 1958 HAL LEVITT REIMAGINED BY ASSEMBLEDGE+
1350 CASIANO ROAD, LOS ANGELES | $2,999,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA
Hal Levitt 1958 with a re-imaging by Assembledge+ 2008. Clean crisp mid-century architecture at the hands of Levitt has been masterfully enhanced for today’s lifestyle by renowned architectural firm Assembledge+.
Geometric lines abound in this modernist home. A stunning open floor plan kitchen with walnut cabinetry opens to the dining area accented from top to bottom with a wraparound ceiling soffit, an elongated fireplace and terrazzo floors to complete the room.
ALTADENA ARCHITECTURAL EXCEPTIONAL POST AND BEAM MODERN HOME
3439 LINCOLN AVE., ALTADENA | $1,995,000 | 4 BD | 3 BA
But did you see the pool??? Exceptional butterfly roof post and beam architectural modern home in Altadena. The outdoor setting with the geometric pool is calling our name.
In scenic Altadena, this 1964 post-and-beam is summer ready with bountiful outdoor space and a sparkling pool.
BEVERLY HILLS ARCHITECTURAL A-FRAME
1335 SHADYBROOK DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS | $3,995,000 | 4 BD | 5 BA
The elusive architectural A-Frame. We tend to think of these homes dotting the Big Bear landscape in Southern California. The rare original owner modernist A-Frame in the city can be a site to behold.
This stunning example of vaulted space couldn’t be more perfect. The indoor lava rock perfectly accents this gorgeous piece of architecture. We hope that someone takes on the stewardship of this home to continue the legacy of this outside mid-century property.
BEVERLY HILLS BUFF AND HENSMAN
1360 LAUREL WAY, BEVERLY HILLS | $8,495,000 | 3 BD | 3BA
The Esacove House by Buff and Hensman, 1970. The architectural team of Buff and Hensman was responsible for some of L.A.’s most iconic architecture as evident in the hundreds of houses they built around the SoCal region.
As Case Study architects, the Buff and Hensman imprint on the local landscape is undeniable. Various incarnations of the team, including Straub and Smith, lasted decades (well past their “mid-century” origins) and still influences architectural design today.
