The Galaxy Towers (2999 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach) is a 20 story condominium building built in 1967 by the architects Hugh and Donald Gibbs. Typical of late mid-century modern architecture, the Galaxy is steel, concrete, and glass. I really like the painted blue steel panels and blue tinted glass that clad the building. Despite [...]
So you just got a really swell deal on that mid-century jewel. Prices are low and interest rates are phenomenal! But the garage door is falling apart. The bathroom needs to be re-done. And what color are you going to paint the kitchen? You could consult your friends, if they had any taste. Or you [...]
How about that empty lot in your neighborhood? Why doesn’t someone build a home there? Because spec home building has completely dried up (mortgage meltdown). However, a person who wants to build a home and intends to live in it, can still get funding! Enter Marmol Radziner Prefab, and the new Skyline Series. Modern, modular, [...]
Located at 3456 Via Campesina in Rancho Palos Verdes, this 5 bedroom/ 5 bath Lloyd Wright designed home is on the market, and could be yours for as little $1,890,500! What a price for a piece of architecture history. Seriously though, this home was built in 1965, and needs a serious amount of restoration. The [...]
Beginning this Saturday, February 16th, the Richard Neutra VDL Studio and Residence is open to the public for tours. Every Saturday from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, the home will be open to mid-century modern enthusiasts for a measly $10. What a great price to tour Neutra’s personal residence and studio. I’ll see you at 2300 Silverlake Blvd, [...]
Today’s LA Times home and garden section features this lovely home in Palm Springs. Designed by William Krisel, this home is brand-new construction, based on a 50 year old design. What a novel idea! Maybe this could serve as a model for in-fill projects here in Los Angeles county? Instead of building a “Fake-o Mediterranean-Tuscan-o” [...]
Just giving you the early warning for something you definitely do not want to miss: CABoom V. Yes, it is the fifth installment of the coolest design and architecture show on the planet, hosted in Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport. I’ve been to the last three shows and this event gets more amazing [...]
Just came across this Flickr photo set. It is a fabulous collection of house plans with all the clean lines that I love. I wonder if you could find a set of architectural plans and build one of these classics today? Seriously, if you buy a tear down house on a lot, and build from [...]