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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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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.

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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COBRA STUDIOS ART DECO TRANSFORMATION

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Cobra Studios Art Deco Transformation

Cobra Studios Art Deco Transformation The future of the ideal post covid office space is still TBD. But, if we can expect it to look anything like this futuristic 30’s Art Deco transformation in Belgium by @cobra_studios, we’re in! Thanks to @_sightunseen_ for turning us onto this.

Cobra studios is a Brussels based creative studio founded by Kenny Decommer and Hugues Delaunay. Cobra studios is created to counterbalance the current furniture and design scene. Based on a post-modernistic aesthetic, the goal is to collide geometrical shapes in order to create new usable volumetrics. Transparency, translucency and opacity are countered to create sculptural pieces. Contradiction is key, the world is boring, let’s indulge the pieces with colour. Hard shapes need to collide with soft touches. The pieces need to be minimalistic yet very decorative. Every piece needs to withstand time and art movements. Cobra Studios tends towards creating a world of its own, a certain form of light living, naïve but such fun.

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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.

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AMERICA BYDESIGN: ARCHITECTURE, A SIX-PART SERIES ON CBS

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We’re thrilled to help promote a 6-part series on architecture. Any time architecture gets airtime, it’s worth a look in our book.
Click for the AIA site and more info

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.

R.I.P. Lautner’s Garwood Residence

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It’s with a heavy heart that we report the demolition of a John Lautner designed home. We have nothing against Chris Martin, but as an artist, he should be on the side of conservation and appreciate the architecture and artistry of one of the most influential residential architects of the last century. Or, don’t buy the home. R.I.P. Lautner’s Garwood Residence.

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