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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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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.
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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.

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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HOLLYWOOD HILLS 60’s MID MOD POST AND BEAM

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Hollywood Hills 60’s Mid Mod Post and Beam

7035 N MACAPA DRIVE. HOLLYWOOD | 3 BD | 3 BA | $2,695,000

Dramatic chef's kitchen with all of the mid century touches of home

The large open floor plan leads to the living room with its Tongue & Grove Wood Ceilings and Monolithic brick fireplace while enjoying the view both from the living and dining rooms.

A 60’s Mid Mod post and beam just hit the market. This architectural view property is a nice treat this time of year when there’s usually not much new to hit the market. Hollywood Hills 60’s Mid Mod Post and Beam.

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INVENTING LA: THE CHANDLERS AND THEIR TIMES

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We love good L.A. history. And, this one is quite a doozy. The family that ran the Los Angeles Times for decades wielded a powerful hand in shaping the city as we know it today. We’d recommend this documentary for anyone who calls L.A their home.

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GLENDALE LLOYD WRIGHT THE DERBY HOUSE

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Glendale Lloyd Wright the Derby House

2535 E CHEVY CHASE DRIVE, GLENDALE | offered at $2,995,000 | 5 BD | 4 BA

A double-storied living room features a fireplace with eight-foot-high wrought iron gates & the light dances through the blocks which overlook the mature oak trees in the garden.

the Derby House. Built in 1926, this well-preserved and system upgraded residence showcases his genius of integrating nature and building

Modern Living LA is happy to extend our congratulations to our buyer on this special and notable architectural home by Lloyd Wright. The Derby House is one of the architect’s most recognized properties. The house has found its perfect steward as it needs a reasonable amount of restoration. It’s now it good hands.

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HOLLYWOOD HILLS THE OPHELIA HOUSE BY EDWARD FICKETT, AIA

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Hollywood Hills The Ophelia House by Edward Fickett, Aia

3130 NICHOLS CANYON RD., LOS ANGELES | $3,850,000 | 3 BD | 3 BA

. All 3 bedrooms are very large in size with 3 bathrooms that have all been tastefully remodeled with top-of-the-line finishes.

the kitchen featuring marble countertops, imported tile, and top of the line appliances with indoor/outdoor 3D pocket serving window.

Introducing “The Ophelia House,” a Jack Weisskopf home designed by renowned architect Edward Fickett, AIA -1959 located in the highly coveted “Nichols Canyon Colony” perched at the crest of tree lined Nichols Canyon.

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