Sunday, May 13, 2012

Los Angeles Poolside

Arzner-Morgan Villa, W.C. Tanner, Architect 1929; Florence Yoch Landscape Design; Annie Chu (Restoration Architect)William Mead House, Hudson &  Munsell Architects 1914Jeff & Beth Morris Residence, A. Morris, Architect 2010Villa de Liones, 4601 Dundee DriveCasa Domingo, George A. Sullivan Architect c.1927Casa Domingo, George A. Sullivan Architect c.1927
Gavit-De Salis House, John Pugsley, Architect 1961Chateau Emanuel, Martin Bekins Residence c.19252074 DeMille Drive c.1996Van Griffith  Residence c.1925Van Griffith  Residence c.1925Lawrence Gray House, Paul R. Williams, Architect 1927
Anais Nin-Rupert Pole Residence, Eric Lloyd Wright, Architect 1962Hamilton-Rabinovitz Residence, Buff, Smith  + Hensman, Architects 1991Singleton House, Reflecting Pool, Richard Neutra, Architect,  Tim Campbell, (Remodel) 2007Hillside House, Carl Louis Maston, Architect 1962Pasadena City College reflecting poolCLOUD HOUSE  (cabana), James R. Meyer, Architect 2008
Sheats-Goldstein House, John Lautner 1963-1980Schwimmer House, John Lautner 1982 Schwimmer House, John Lautner 1982 Jacobsen House, John Lautner 1947Harpel House, John Lautner, Architect 1956Ben Margolis Residence, Guest House, Pierre Koenig, Architect

Los Angeles Poolside, a set on Flickr.

There is nothing that symbolizes the Southern California lifestyle quite as much as the "backyard oasis" of a swimming pool. When the opportunity presents itself, I plan on taking more photos like these to share with you the experience of living in Los Angeles.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Morris House, Horatio Warren Bishop, Architect 1934

Walled and gated Mediterranean Revival Estate designed for Thomas J. Morris in the storied Los Feliz Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles. The architect, Horatio W. Bishop was a member of the American Institute of Architects between 1931 until his passing in 1991. He was supervisory architect (along with Carlton M. Winslow) for the architectural firm Cook and Hall on the planning and development of Carthay Circle, Los Angeles' first neighborhood to have underground utilities. He was partners with the great Irving Gill between 1922 and 1923. The pair stylized themselves as Bishop and Gill, and had an office in San Diego. The Morris House is located at 2172 E. Live Oak Drive; it recently (April 2012) came on the market listed for $2,395,000.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Morris House, Horatio Warren Bishop, Architect 1934

Walled and gated Mediterranean Revival Estate designed for Thomas J. Morris in the storied Los Feliz Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles. The architect, Horatio W. Bishop was a member of the American Institute of Architects between 1931 until his passing in 1991. He was supervisory architect (along with Carlton M. Winslow) for the architectural firm Cook and Hall on the planning and development of Carthay Circle, Los Angeles' first neighborhood to have underground utilities. He was partners with the great Irving Gill between 1922 and 1923. The pair stylized themselves as Bishop and Gill, and had an office in San Diego. The Morris House is located at 2172 E. Live Oak Drive.

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Elvad House, Paul Kingsbury, Architect 1927

The house recently (April 2011) came on the market, listed for sale @ $1,895,000. The realtor's description reads, "Quintessential courtyard Spanish villa designed by architect Paul Kingsbury in 1927. The 3 bed/ 3 bath plus den home has been meticulously restored & updated with great attention to detail. Updated systems, gourmet kitchen, high-end custom finishes inside and out, Walker Zanger tile, custom period fixtures, polished magnesite dining room floor, sunroom off master, living room & backyard tile fireplaces, professional landscaping, 2 fountains with custom Malibu tile, built in BBQ, 3 balconies with reclaimed French terracotta tile. Large 2-car garage with direct entry and a generous basement used for wine, laundry, storage."

Located at 3428 Amesbury Road in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles.