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VALLEY GLEN THE WISHNOW RESIDENCE BY BENTON AND PARK, AIA

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Valley Glen The Wishnow Residence by Benton and Park, AIA

6110 MARY ELLEN AVENUE, VALLEY GLEN | $1,795,000 | 3 BD | 4 BA

The Wishnow Residence – Benton and Park, AIA circa 1961. Wallace Benton and Donald Park were part of a second wave of influential modern architects to build in Southern California. Donald Park was a student of A Quincy Jones at the prestigious U.S.C. school of architecture. He later worked for Jones before forming the firm of Benton and Park along with Wallace.

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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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GLASSELL PARK CHARMING SPANISH BUNGALOW + ADU

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Glassell Park Charming Spanish Bungalow + ADU

3214 SHASTA CIRCLE SOUTH., GLASSELL PARK | $949,000 | 3 BD | 3 BA | 1,597 sqft | c. 1923

This property consists of two separate vacant dwellings: a charming Spanish bungalow and a large permitted ADU. Tucked away on a private street in the sought-after enclave of Sagamore Park. Prime Eastside location near Silver Lake, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Glendale, Pasadena, and DTLA.

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HANCOCK PARK SPANISH COLONIAL BY ASHTON AND DENNEY

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Hancock Park Spanish Colonial by Ashton and Denney

Address Upon Request | Hancock Park | $8,995,000 | 5 BD | 7 BA

Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Comfort. Nestled in the heart of Hancock Park, is a grand and meticulously maintained Spanish Colonial estate by noted architects Ashton and Denney. This home blends the romance of Los Angeles’ architectural heritage with thoughtful, modern upgrades for today’s lifestyle. This home has undergone a years long renovation. Lovingly combining the gorgeous original details with luxury updates suited to today’s high expectations.

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SYCAMORE SQUARE DESIGNER DONE SPANISH HOME

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Sycamore Square Designer Done Spanish Home

933 SYCAMORE AVE, LOS ANGELES | $3,199,000 | 5 beds | 4.5 baths

The curb appeal of this newly renovated Spanish home in Sycamore Square sets an exceptional first impression. And the rest of the property more than delivers. Thoughtfully reimagined by Jaime Morse of Morse Design at a level of fine luxury, every detail has been carefully curated. The exterior showcases smooth stucco, refined drought-tolerant landscaping, travertine pavers, and elegant landscape lighting, all anchored by a striking sixty-year-old olive tree, evoking the charm of a Mediterranean retreat. Multiple gated entry points provide both privacy and a sense of exclusivity. Location adjacent to Miracle Mile and Hancock Park.

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HOLLYWOOD HILLS NICHOLS CANYON WHITNEY R. SMITH MID CENTURY

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Hollywood Hills Nichols Canyon Whitney R. Smith Mid Century

3112 CHANDELLE ROAD, HOLLYWOOD HILLS | $4,995,000 | 4 BD | 4 BA

Nichols Colony in the Hollywood Hills is one of our favorite mid-century modern enclaves. And this home on Chandelle originally designed by Whitney R Smith of Smith and Williams was one of the original gems. It has been re-imagined by studio Ome Dezin. And, that roofline! Set in a hillside pocket of The Colony, this 1960 mid-century home by Whitney R. Smith blends privacy, architecture, and a Palm Springs-inspired feel.

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THE WALKER GUEST HOUSE

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The Walker Guest House

The Walker Guest House is on the move. Originally conceived in 1952 as a guest house to a beach property, modern architect Paul Rudolph designed this structure with inspiration from Philip Johnson’s Glass House and Mies van Der Rohe’s Farnsworth House. It remained in Sanibel Island, Florida until it was sold at auction in 2019. Well, it’s for sale again for a clean $2M. Additionally, it was recently on display at the Pacific Design Center courtesy of Basic. Space LA. And, interestingly, interior furniture design contributions for the display by A$AP Rocky. This mid-century gem is now a prominent part of architectural history. Enjoy.

Modern Living LA is a real estate team that specializes in well-designed homes filled with character and style, including architectural, historic, and classic Los Angeles homes. We love to provide interesting content around design and architecture, well beyond real estate. If this is up your alley, we would be thrilled if you followed our Instagram page or checked out our website! Listed by Jenna Cooper with Compass

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WOODLAND HILLS STYLISH MODERN HOME

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Woodland Hills Stylish Modern Home

4866 ROSA ROAD, WOODLAND HILLS | $1,149,000 | 3 BD | 3 BA

Tucked away South of the Boulevard on a quiet, tree-lined street in Woodland Hills. This thoughtfully remodeled home offers a sense of privacy, natural light, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. The living room features a stone fireplace and French doors that open to a landscaped yard. Filled with rose bushes, fruit trees, and unobstructed hillside views. Well-suited for both everyday living and entertaining.

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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.

Named One of the 7 Best Websites for Modernist Real Estate Worldwide by The Spaces

GRANADA HILLS JOSEPH EICHLAR, A. QUINCY JONES MID-CENTURY CALIFORNIA MODERNISM

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Granada Hills Joseph Eichlar, A. Quincy Jones Mid-Century California Modernism

17136 NANETTE, GRANADA HILLS | $1,650,000 | 5 BD | 3 BA

Joseph Eichlar had the vision of hiring A. Quincy Jones to design houses for his development projects.
The future legendary architect would design homes evoking the feeling of atmosphere rather than mere ornament. Shaped around the central atrium, this mid-century modern home in Granda Hills moves effortlessly with light air and space.

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THE EUROPEAN INFLUENCES OF EARLY MODERNISM AND MINIMAL TRADITIONAL

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The European Influences of Early Modernism and Minimal Traditional

Thank you to Sunset Magazine for including me in an article on the 100 Years of L.A. Architecture. Not only is it a pleasure to sell these wonderful homes, but it’s exciting to know there’s an audience that appreciates them. We hope these special homes in Los Angeles and beyond can last for many years into the future.

Right before the 1940s, both the city and the nation saw a number of people immigrating from Europe. This brought over architectural ideas that began on the continent. Brian Courville, director of the Architectural Division at Compass, names Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius as integral to the rise of early modernism and the Minimal Traditional style. Mies and Gropius served as director and founder of the Bauhaus School, respectively. The Bauhaus School “embraced the idea that form follows function,” according to Courville.

While war was raging and resources were limited, design turned away from the complexities of the previous decades and toward very functional or minimal design. Courville says Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler were important figures of the movement, and sought to discover materials and processes that made building and owning homes as cost-effective as possible.

Courville says the design styles of the 1940s were also the “the design catalyst” of mid-century modern. Building on the simplicity of the early modernism and the Minimal Traditional style, this movement brought about simply designed homes with intentional connection to the surrounding landscape.

Brian Linder, a licensed architect and real estate broker, describes “open floor plans, large windows, the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, and flat roofs” as primary features of the style. The recovery period following World War II meant people were still looking for the most cost-effective ways to live. The Case Study House program, which sponsored and commissioned architects to create inexpensive model homes, launched in 1945 but really took off in the 1950s.

Modern Living LA is a real estate team that specializes in well-designed homes filled with character and style, including architectural, historic, and classic Los Angeles homes.

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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.