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The Jack Lucas Residence
Eric Black, Architect, with renovations by Tony Unruh, AIA
This is post-war modernism in its pure state, as referenced in "Tomorrow's House: A Complete Guide for the Home-Builder," by George Nelson and Henry Wright. The original owner reportedly remarked that he wanted a house that would "always look modern." With its palette of fine woods and glass, and its orientation to the site, this ridgetop residence celebrates both Wrightian traditions, and the clean-lined purity of California modernism. Here, East and West are one. The paradox both energizes and calms, and the theory that architecture enhances life is unassailable. Comfort and serenity are achieved with a faultless sense of scale and proportion. Glass walls look out to a tranquil garden in front, and to rear, the pool, spa and ship-like deck. Multiple seating areas and ample terraced gardens face panoramic views above Mulholland, to the hills and ocean beyond.
Kallis-Sharlin Residence, 1946
J.M. Roberts Residence, 1955
The Miltimore Residence, 1911
Irving Gill, Architect
First offering since 1952. Designed in 1911 for Mrs. Paul Miltimore, this house is considered the most significant surviving residence by architect Irving Gill in Southern California.” The residence, #11 on South Pasadena’s Register of Cultural Heritage Landmarks, is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Online Archive of California, University of California.
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S.T. Falk Apartments, 1939-40
Rudolph Schindler, Architect
First offering since 1965. One of Schindler's most complex hillside designs, each of the building's four apartments has a unique relationship to this corner site. The complex twists and turns up the hill to maximize privacy, and provides unobstructed city views from the roof terraces. The penthouse unit at 3631 Carnation has the most dramatic view, the richest interior compositions, and is the most like a private Schindler house with its own garden to the rear. The interior of the penthouse was designed with Philippine mahogany, grass cloth walls and a stained pine plywood ceiling. Judith Sheine wrote that "the plywood is laid out in a repeating pattern based on subdivisions of Schindler's 48-inch module." Many built-ins and original details are intact making this offering a rare opportunity to own an internationally recognized work by the master of "Space Architecture."
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The Roxy Roth Residence, 1946
Rudolph Schindler, Architect
The extensively published Roth House overlooking Studio City is an icon of Schindler's groundbreaking concept...
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Kelsey House, 1962
Ladd & Kelsey, Architects
With his own home, John Kelsey combines skillfully planning rigor of Germanic descent with openness to the site's lush landscape, a hallmark of modern architecture in Southern California. Rather than rigid implementation of dogmatic principles, the residence showcases personal touches signaling a relaxed participation to the Miesian creed. The residence was completed in 1962, a time of turbulent reassessment of architectural history.
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Rudolph Schindler, Architect
First offering: City of Los Angeles Cultural Historic Monument #860, The Kallis-Sharlin Residence, 1946, by architect Rudolph Schindler, with later additions by Josef Van der Kar, and L.A. Twelve architect Leroy Miller, F.A.I A.
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Richard Neutra, Architect
In the mid-fifties, the lifestyles afforded by Richard Neutra’s design aesthetic were not readily accepted in the Eastern San Gabriel Valley. Modernism was suspect, at least in regard to residential architecture. Even Roberts came to Neutra requesting a ranch style house....
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