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HOLLYWOOD HILLS CASTILLO DEL LAGO

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6342 Mulholland Hwy, Los Angeles | $21,000,000 | 9 BD | 6 BA

If you’ve spent time driving up in the hills below the Hollywood sign, you’ve probably seen the tower of this magnificent estate known as Castillo del Lago. Both Madonna and notorious gangster Bugsy Siegel have called this estate home. If walls could talk….

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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.

HOLLYWOOD HILLS BY CELEBRITY ARCHITECT BRIAN MURPHY

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Doors lead out to the jacuzzi, large swimming pool, and sun lounging areas, on a grassy yard with BBQ.

Hollywood Hills by celebrity architect Brian Murphy

1641 WOODS DR, LOS ANGELES | $3,999,000 | 2 BD | 3 BA

Woods drive is famous for Case Study House #22, aka The Stahl House. This modern home by celebrated Los Angeles architect Brian Murphy is an impressive addition to this notable street. Did you see the scale of the living area?

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BHPO MID-CENTURY GEM LA CASA BEA

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BHPO Mid-Century Gem “La Casa Bea”

9445 EDEN DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS | $5,995,000 | 3 BD | 4 BA

Primary suite is a world apart with glamorous bath and closet, 2 additional bedrooms complete this most special offering.

A picture-perfect example of the Palm Springs mid-century aesthetic, this modern home has been updated for today’s lifestyle. The floor to ceiling double front doors open to walls of glass and an exquisitely minimalist design throughout. Don’t take our word for it, you can read about the home in Elle Decor.

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If you would like to know more about this amazing BHPO Mid-Century Gem “La Casa Bea” 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.

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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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 THE BIRD STREETS MID CENTURY

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Hollywood Hills the Bird Streets Mid Century

1479 RISING GLEN RD. LOS ANGELES | $5,250,000 | 3 BD | 4 BA

Remarkable open walls of glass enhance the mid century designed living areas

Rising Glen is one of those streets that plenty aspire to live on. This modernized mid century conveys the elegance and grace befitting this stretch of homes. A tastefully renovated Mid-Century centered around a sun-drenched pool. With an elevated interior design, all materials and furnishings have been meticulously selected throughout the home for a refined aesthetic. A unique offering in the Bird Streets, a true sanctuary.

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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.

PLACES WE’VE LOST – THE AUTOMAT

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A major appeal of watching classic 50’s and 60’s movies is for architecture, furniture and fashion design. I remember a scene in That Touch of Mink featuring Doris Day and Cary Grant taking place in a food hall called an Automat. I was fascinated by this “futuristic” concept. Well, for those hungry for more information on the history of these establishments, there’s a fascinating documentary out now aptly titled,
The Automat. http://automatmovie.com/

THE AUTOMAT HORN
& HARDART MOVIE

NOMINEE OF
FOUR 2022
CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS

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PASADENA FLOYD MUELLER PERSONAL RESIDENCE

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Pasadena Floyd Mueller Personal Residence

3 LIDA LANE, PASADENA | 3 BD | 2 BA | $2,279,000

Being featured in Modernisms premier magazine is rarified air. This architectural home by Floyd Mueller donned the pages of Arts and Architecture’s December 1951 issue. Lots of original details are intact. The Japanese influence is evident in the woodwork, screens and lighting.

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