My Gingerbread Museum As Art

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, Frank Lloyd Wright. Icing, gingerbread, cotton candy, candy wrappers, licorice, sugar.

In honor of the season, we take a look at this impressive collaboration between photographer Henry Hargreaves and food stylist Caitlin Levin as they bring the interpretive art gingerbread construction to bear on famous architectural museums from around the world.

Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS), Antwerp, Neutelings Riedijk Architects. Gingerbread, lego candy, hard candy, sesame candy, chocolate, bubble gum, sour rolls.

Maxxi – National Museum of the 21st Century Arts, Rome, Zaha Hadid. Gingerbread, hard candy, lollipop sticks.

Barbara Hill, Designer :: Dance Hall Redux - Marfa, Texas

Houston designer Barbara Hill brings her signature style to Marfa, transforming a hundred year old adobe dance hall into what Dwell Magazine calls "a sophisticated retreat", a minimalist Modern getaway in the West Texas desert. Facing a sculptural fire pit in the scenic central courtyard, the serene open living area is anchored by a wood burning fireplace and defined by soaring Birch ceilings that unify the space and complement black structural steel. At one end, a custom kitchen features state of the art appliances and a unique cast iron sink that exaggerates the length of cabinets running wall to wall. At the other end, cleverly designed moveable closets create intimate bedroom and bath spaces separate from the main living area. Hand-selected fixtures and carefully curated furniture give the home an easy warmth and livability, at once almost airy and ethereal yet grounded to the site. This home embodies the Marfa aesthetic: clean Modern design connected directly to the landscape.

303 East Texas Street, Marfa

for sale $895,000
contact Brian Linder to request a showing :: 310.592.5417

AIA | LA Art Exhibit: When a Computer Image Doesn't Tell the Entire Story - Drawings and Concepts by William Block

There's still some time left to check out this stunning exhibit at the Los Angeles Chapter AIA.

Modern Renovation by Built Group near Hancock Park

Masterful modern renovation by Built Group in desirable Hancock Park adj. location. The best of new, skillfully and harmoniously integrated into a classic neighborhood home within the 3rd Street Elementary School district. Walk to Larchmont Village, Hancock Park and the best of the arts and design districts!

Quiet, gated and private setting with an incredible grassy back-yard and outdoor dining pavilion.

Open and bright modern plan that is so hard to find in the neighborhood. Sleek modern lines with the warmth of natural woods and lush surroundings. Recessed lighting throughout the home provide and even glow.

Master bedroom suite features a gorgeous spa bath with huge double headed rainfall shower, built-in office area with skylight, and multiple closets with custom built-ins to have you organized and ready on day one. A wall of glass doors opens to the back yard. Spacious second and third bedrooms are joined by a Jack and Jill bath with double vanity and colorful glass tiled shower/tub.

Gorgeous custom built-ins provide storage and architectural appeal to the bright gallery entry hall. Incredible natural light with west facing front exposure, and all day sunlight via multiple architectural skylights. All new architectural quality windows and doors, striking new kitchen with designer appliances and counter-tops, and superb materials and craftsmanship throughout.

Detached architectural pod dwelling makes an ideal home office/studio or creative space. Stunning at night with tropical minimal landscape design featuring towering palms and drought tolerant plantings.

This is a Hancock Park area home for the next generation home buyer.

• 3 bedroom and 2 full bath
• Electric Gated Driveway with walled front courtyard and terraced decks and landscape areas.
• Outdoor dining pavilion with built in table and seating
• Built in office area in master entry hall
• Skylights throughout provide incredible light
• Stylish mid-century lighting fixtures included, and recessed lighting throughout.
• Brand new kitchen with professional appliance package, Viking Gas Range and Caesarstone Counters
• Indoor Laundry Room with full size washer/dryer
• Built ins with custom wood doors provide additional storage
• Custom window blinds throughout
• Alarm System
• Lush landscape design, sprinklers and lighting with timers.
• Fully fenced and gated. Driveway gate works by remote or manually.

 

306 S. Mansfield Avenue, Hancock Park Adjacent

for sale $1,725,000
contact Stephen Parisi to request a showing :: 310.488.7653

My Cabin as Art

With winter fast approaching, we take a look at some architectural turns on the classic winter cabin.

Feral House :: Matali Crasset, Designer

Hardanger Summer Retreat :: Saunders Architecture

Eclectic Laurel Canyon Home

Nestled privately in the canyon, just above Sunset Blvd. near Kirkwood is a truly unique property with a colorful history. With a 16,390 sq ft lot, the approximately 4,200 sq ft house boasts 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms including a 2 story and 2 bathroom guest house. Features of the estate include beautiful hardwood floors, Spanish tiles, marble kitchen, walk in pantry, lots of light, marble baths, remote controlled waterfall pool & spa surrounded by lush landscaping and palm trees, flat grassy side yard, screening room (which could be used as a Theater, Yoga Studio or Dance Room), living room with two tiered open floor-plan, guest bedroom with ladder to a Meditation Tower with views, antique doors and windows from Europe, wood-burning fireplace, tank less water heating system, three HVAC systems, service entrance, guest house with private spa, off-street gated parking for up to 6 cars. Escape from the city and make this your private retreat. Also perfect for entertaining.

1925 Weepah Way, Laurel Canyon

for sale $1,975,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000