Architecture
Lloyd Wright E.R. Lewis home sold in Glendale
Years ago, I had the pleasure of selling Lloyd Wright’s Gainsbourg House in La Canada. It is a beautiful mid-century 5-bedroom home sited on ½ acre (at the time it had a pool, which the buyer replaced with a butterfly garden). I wanted t...
Just Listed: 9564 Bisby Street Temple City designed by architect Glen Elwood Smith
I love it when I have a listing appointment and immediately sense that a home is architecturally significant. The first thing I did after viewing this home was to order the permits. This is how I learned that Glen Elwood Smith designed it. ...
Just Listed: Lloyd Wright Canyon Retreat – Architect Lloyd Wright
This well-maintained residence was designed by architect Lloyd Wright. 2948 Graceland Way Glendale, 91206 The Ellis R. Lewis House, by famed architect Lloyd Wright Square Feet: 2,384 (home taped @ 2229, potting shed & closet 1...
Significant Architecture in La Crescenta
Significant Architecture in La Crescenta: As I compose this post, the MLS lists twelve La Crescenta homes for sale, each priced at over $1,000,000. There is not a lot of significant architecture in La Crescenta. This Neutra in the Los Angeles F...
Mid-Century Architecture
I love the simplicity of mid-century architecture. I just listed 1803 Fairmount Ave in La Canada. Jack Simison, a well-known and respected local architect, designed this amazing example of mid-century architecture. Simison’s most w...
Just Listed: 1803 Fairmount Ave La Canada
Everyone has dreams…. Few actually live them. Presenting 1803 Fairmount Ave La Canada Designed by noted La Canada architect Jack Simison, whose work has been featured in Architectural Digest. This 4 + 4 gated residence is situat...
Toluca Lake Storybook Tudor Closed
I just closed the Toluca Lake storybook, Tudor. It had previously been on and off the market for 760 days (more than two years) with various real estate agents. When I first met the seller, I was concerned that he really enjoyed the exc...
What is a pied-a-terre?
What is a pied-a-terre? According to Wikipedia a pied-à-terre is a small living unit usually located in a large city some distance from an individual's primary residence. It may be an apartment, flat, or condominium. The term pied-à-terre imp...
