Architectural Singapore

Located just off the southern tip of Malaysia, Singapore is filled to the brim with thrilling architecture. Here's just a small peak at some of this city-state's collection of bold and inventive structures.

The Star Performing Arts Centre by Andrew Bromberg

 Parkroyal on Pickering by WOHA

La Cañada Legacy :: Lloyd Wright

Geometric floor plan and sloping, angular roofline define the Gainsburg House, 1948, designed by Lloyd Wright. Methodically restored under the direction of mid-century architect authority Richard Corsini, the home features focal living room, with generous volumes, over-sized cement-block fireplace and large wood-framed glass doors that overlook the expansive California native garden and pool-like pond. Many of the rooms allow for outdoor access, creating a seamless flow between the interior and exterior. The renovated gathering kitchen with black walnut cabinetry, features modern amenities and opens directly to the dining room and family room. Master suite with study and three additional bedrooms, one of which is en suite. This significant mid-century home has been featured on many architectural and garden tours.

The garden at 1210 Journeys End represents nearly ten years of effort to establish an environmentally-nuanced design using predominately California native plants. The mature Japanese black pines, liquid amber and coast live oaks already on the property were retained as infrastructure, while the remainder of the yard reflects the varying micro-climates defined by sun, shade and soil conditions. In front of the house, orderly plantings on terraces and banks reflect the architecture of the house, while the lower yard aspires to the feeling of a natural setting of woodlands and chaparral. The formal garden and reflecting pool provide a transition from the patio area into the wild setting below.

The garden has been on the Theodore Payne Foundation native plant garden tour since 2004. An extensive, automated irrigation system, along with low usage plants, provides a highly water-efficient landscape.

Architect: Lloyd Wright

1210 Journeys End Dr., La Cañada/Flintridge
for sale $2,225,000
contact us to request a showing : : 310.275.1000

DPP Sponsors Santa Monica Conservancy's Tour

deasy/penner&partners proudly sponsors a self-guided home tour presented by the Santa Monica Conservancy, highlighting a decade of Preservation Awards.

The tour will take place Sunday, June 2nd from noon to 5pm and will feature:

A 1915 Ocean Park Craftsman home, recipient of a 2013 Renovation Award.

The Baxter Residence, built in the early 1900s, designated a Santa Monica Structure of Merit in 1999

Not in the MLS :: Neutra's Restored Linn House :: For Lease

Richard Neutra designed this post + beam residence for his client, Linn, in 1961. The site, above Mulholland Drive in the Hollywood Hills, overlooks the eastern San Fernando Valley. The house is on axis with the hillside's contours giving its north-facing facade direct views of the Valley, Universal City and the distant San Gabriels. Neutra lifts the main level above the site and over the carport and a separate guest quarters to further enhance the views.

This second level consists of a living area divided by a hearth, new and restored kitchen, en suite master with bath, guest bath and two bedrooms separated by a collapsible wall.

The grounds include terraces, decks, private pool and gated drive. All impeccably restored. $12,500/month. No pets, please.

7820 Mulholland Dr., Santa Monica Mountains
for lease $12,500
contact us to request a showing : : 310.275.1000

My (Outdoor) Home As Art

Arterra Landscape Architects

With the days stretching longer and the air growing warmer, it's an ideal time to enhance our outside "homes". Here's a look at the work of some prominent landscape architects to inspire us. 

Kris E. Kimpel Landscape

Fernando Caruncho

Remodeled Mid-Century in Franklin Hills

Nestled in a lush and private cul de sac in the Franklin Hills of Los Feliz, this lovely one of a kind, light filled mid-century residence was completely remodeled with a permitted addition by owner/architect, Craig Maldonado. Terraced into the picturesque hillside, and surrounded by trees that provide passive cooling, its sensitively designed interiors and exteriors maximize the home's location and sunset views with open floor plan wood floors, skylights, central fireplace and remodeled kitchen with DCS stove. The house has two bedrooms, one and one half baths, outdoor shower, indoor teak soaking tub, upgraded electrical, reverse-osmosis water filtration, private multi-tiered decks overlooking the neighborhood community garden, and a two car garage that could become a studio because there is ample street parking. This home provides the perfect year round indoor/outdoor Southern California lifestyle. Minutes away from all trendy hot spots of Los Feliz and Silver Lake. To see more of the architect's work go to www.craigmaldonado.com

2028 Sanborn Ave., Los Feliz 
for sale $889,000
contact us to request a showing : : 310.275.1000

Happy Mother's Day

In honor of all the artful mothers out there, we're taking a look at the nexus of home, art and motherhood - the nursery.

Fairy Land

Organic Modern Nursery

Classic Safari

Twin Stokke Cribs

Not Too Girly

Kinderzimmer

DPP Sponsors Pasadena Heritage's Lecture and Home Tour :: Pasadena: 1940 Forward

As part of Pacific Standard Time's Modern Architecture in LA series, Pasadena Heritage presents Pasadena: 1940 Forward - Three Views of the Recent Past.

May 16 Lecture: $18 members/$20 nonmembers
May 19 Tour: $40 members/$50 nonmembers
Purchase tickets

The lecture featuring presentations and discussion by three noted architectural historians - Alan Hess, Barbara Lamprecht and Daniel Paul - will take place Thursday, May 16th from 7 to 8:30pm at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, designed by Pasadena architect John Andre Gougeon.

The self-guided tour will take place on Sunday, May 19th from 9am to 4pm and will feature six Modern-area Pasadena homes:

The Dorland House by Architect Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright

Thies Residence :: Carl Maston, Architect

Home As Art Pick

The Thies Residence from award-winning architect, Carl Maston, features modernist lines throughout, boasting a folded-plate ceiling, polished cement flooring, a Koi pond, pool and rows of floor-to-ceiling windows, lending to the indoor/outdoor flow. 4BD/2.5 BA.

11051 Wrightwood Lane, Los Angeles

for sale $1,995,000

contact us to request a showing : : 310.275.1000

My Staircase As Art

Panorama House, Ochang-eup, South Korea :: Moon Hoon Architects

Unassuming and utilitarian, the staircase is often a structural element taken for granted. But with a bit of imagination and innovation, these designers and architects have taken steps, risers, banisters and flights to compose stairways that are impossible to ignore.

TRE-140 - Historic Center Overijssel, Zwolle, The Netherlands  :: EeStairs

Ribbon Stair, Liben, Prague :: HSH Architects