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SANTA MONICA THE STRICK HOUSE OSCAR NIEMEYER

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Santa Monica the Strick House Oscar Niemeyer

Santa Monica the Strick House by Oscar Niemeyer

1911 LA MESA DR | SANTA MONICA | $19,995,000 | 5 BD | 6 BA

Santa Monica the Strick House Oscar Niemeyer
Santa Monica the Strick House Oscar Niemeyer
Santa Monica the Strick House Oscar Niemeyer

There’s significant, and then there’s the Strick House. Completed in 1964 by Oscar Niemeyer, his only residential commission in North America, this Modernist estate in Santa Monica’s La Mesa Drive architectural enclave is the very definition of pedigree. Positioned above the Riviera Country Club with 14′ ceilings and walls of glass, this home sits on over half an acre of lush, tropical landscaping. Crown jewel status, confirmed

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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.

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CAUTIONARY TALES | THE TRAGEDY OF SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

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Cautionary Tales – The Tragedy of Sydney Opera House

Did you know that the architect for the Sydney Opera house was pulled from a pile rejects? An international design competition enlisted Finnish American super star architect, Eero Saarinen, to help judge the contest. It was he who found the winning drawing, basically a simple doodle, by Danish architect, Jorn Utzon.     

Cautionary Tales podcast on the subject is a fascinating look at the creation of one of the famous and iconic architectural buildings in the world. 

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If you would like to know more, 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.