Predock/Frane Architectural Loft

Architects Predock/Frane have fused stylish urban living with Hollywood hip: This two bedroom, two level home features open kitchen/living + dining room, maple flooring, Euro-style kitchen + bathroom cabinetry and SS appliances. Enjoy dining al fresco on your private patio, conveniently located right off of living room area. Two en-suite bedrooms upstairs. The building is comprised of two parallel, elongated blocks separated by an interior courtyard of lush bamboo and is connected via steel pedestrian bridges. This stunning unit is well located just south of Sunset Blvd and a few blocks north of West Hollywood Gateway. Two side x side subterranean parking spaces.

1322 N. Detroit Street Unit 3, West Hollywood Area 

for sale - $620,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Lisa Paperno :: deasy/penner&partners

The Art & Design of Floating Architecture

Haeahn Architecture + H Architecture :: Seoul, South Korea

This week, we take a look at spectacular works of architecture with one twist - they float.

Ole Scheeren :: Yao Noi, Thailand

 Framework Architecten and Studio Prototype :: Gabriël Metsustraat, Amsterdam 

Magnolia House :: A Craftsman Cocktail Bar on Lake Ave

From the founders of Gus’ BBQ on Fair Oaks Avenue, John and Chris Bicos’ turn the Magnolia House into Pasadena’s new hot spot. Made up of a 1912 Craftsman bungalow on South Lake Avenue, this is their most recent restaurant venture and first craft cocktail establishment. Led by executive chef Kyu Yi, the Magnolia House also features critically acclaimed mixologist Evan Zimmerman helming the bar, who helped create the programs at Portland’s The Woodsman and Laurelhurst Market. Here's a peek inside.

Kinneloa Canyon Mid-Century Modern View Home

Great design transcends time and this 1966 Mid-Century Modern view home in gated Kinneloa Canyon designed by Dwight K Anderson & Frank L Walton is the perfect example. Vaulted beamed ceilings highlight the expansive views from the picture windows which overlook the turquoise egg-splat pool, fire pit and drought tolerant landscaping.A formal living room, dining room, family room, kitchen and two baths are on the main floor. Downstairs is a second family room with wet bar, laundry, 1/2 bath and bonus room all leading outdoors. The living room and two of the bedrooms open onto the top deck and stairs lead down to the back yard, perfect for Southern California indoor-outdoor living. The living room and entry feature original beautifully restored terrazzo floors and a bouquet canyon stone fireplace. Bamboo and polished concrete floors compliment the rest of the home. The kitchen has been updated with stainless appliances and black granite counters. This gracious home also features two fireplaces, attached two car garage with modern glass garage door, private patio off the third bedroom with its own entrance, tall ceilings, bountiful sunlight, privacy and gorgeous sunsets.

2044 Cricklewood Path, Pasadena

for sale - $1,425,000
contact us to request a showing ::626.683.0777

Presented by Jennifer Parker-Stanton :: deasy/penner&partners

Hélène Binet :: A New Exhibition at the Woodbury University Hollywood Gallery

Mounted at the Woodbury University Hollywood Gallery in Hollywood, Swiss-French architectural photographer Hélène Binet's work focuses on striking black-and-white images shot on traditional film. Binet used lighting to heighten the drama when capturing works of architecture such as varied Zaha Hadid’s Maxxi Museum in Rome and Peter Zumthor’s Therme Vals spa in Switzerland. 

My Theatre As Art

Wuxi Grand Theatre :: Jiangsu, China

From the historic Castro Theatre to a newly revamped Kuopio City Theatre in Finland, this week we take a look at some inspiring takes on the classic theatre.

Castro Theatre :: San Francisco, CA

TCL Chinese Theatre :: Los Angeles, CA

deasy/penner Welcomes

deasy/penner proudly welcomes our newest partner, Heather Scherbert.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams :: A Dessert Shop in Los Feliz

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams :: Photography by Wonho Frank Lee

The popular Midwestern dessert shop, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, is now open for business in Los Feliz. Led by founder Jeni Britton, this shop will be the first left coast addition to the growing brand. Here's a look inside.

Tour Through Apple's Most Innovative Stores Around the World

IFC Mall :: Shanghai, China

This week, we take a look at Apple's signature minimalist store designs from around the globe. 

1415 Third Street Promenade :: Santa Monica, CA

Passeig de Gràcia :: Barcelona, Spain

The Farralone Estate :: William Pereira, Architect

The Kennedy Center, The Transamerica Pyramid Building, the original LACMA, CBS Television City, Disneyland Hotel, the “Theme Building” at LAX, the Biltmore Hotel in Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, and Pepperdine University – all designed by one of America’s pre-eminent architects, Mr. William Pereira.

Now we invite you to see one of the few single-family residences this master architect ever designed. Built in 1949, the Farralone Estate is perfectly perched atop a supremely private promontory that has 360 degree panoramic views, enjoying a meticulously selected position to maximize enormous views of the Valley’s undulating hills and Santa Susana majestic jagged mountains. Built for the heir to the Chase Manhattan Bank fortune, and home to some of the most famous people in the world.

Walls of glass allow constant natural light. The timeless clean lines make this a modern classic. Fantastic for large-scale and sophisticated entertaining, while preserving a wonderful sense of intimate awe at how a house can be both a home, and a piece of living art.

9361 Farralone Avenue, Chatsworth

for sale - $7,500,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Craig Knizek :: The Agency

Pasadena Art Center College of Design Alum Conceives Starbucks Roastery

Pasadena Art Center College of Design alum Andre Kim, a senior concept design manager at Starbucks, uses his creative instinct to help transform the java giant’s identity. Here’s a look at how he builds the ultimate coffee fantasyland.

Venice Art Crawl :: Exhibition at the deasy/penner&venice pod

This Thursday :: March 19TH 6-10PM :: 308 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA

Featuring The Work Of Zach Touchon

The work is influenced by advertising, particularly billboards in third world countries with heavily distressed surfaces. A history is created by adding layer after layer of paint and found materials. The goal of the work is to find a balance between chaos and control culminating in a sense of calm and integrity.

The work strives to cross boundaries and merge ideas creating something new and unique without losing sight of the school of thought that influenced the work. There is an undertone of child-like innocence with a fine-tuned maturity in the well thought out finished work.

The work is process driven, there is a kind of magic that happens when the composition reveals its self naturally through the process. Depth is created through the use of contrasting colors and shading, inviting the viewer to gaze into some other dimension. An intimate experience happens between the work and the viewer. Movement is created through the use of stacking and repeating shapes on top of each other. The composition appears to be suspended, making the viewer feel as though they could stick there hand right through the surface.

VeniceArtCrawl.com

ZachTouchonArt.blogspot.com

Inspiring Kitchen Design Ideas

If you're looking to change things up in the kitchen, today we take a look at some design ideas for inspiration.

My Angeleno Vacation Rental As Art

1952 Vintage Rooftop Trailer :: Arts District

As spring rolls in and summer fast approaching, this week we take a look at some unique takes on Angeleno vacation rentals.

Dreamy Boat House :: Marina Del Rey/Venice

Historic Home designed by Henry Greene

Designed in 1925 by Henry Greene for William Thum, former mayor of Pasadena (1911-1913),the Thum house is an example of Henry Greene’s ability to adapt to and embrace the desires of his client rather than the Craftsman or Spanish Colonial Revival architecture for which he and his brother, Charles are world renowned.
 
On one of the prettiest streets in northeast Pasadena with Mediterranean revival influences this historically significant home is full of architectural details throughout. Notice the graceful entry, the spacious living room with fireplace, large formal dining room, tall ceilings, hardwood floors and crown mouldings. The first floor of this elegant home also includes library/family room with a wall of built-in Australian Gumwood book and display shelves. The updated kitchen with centre- island and large breakfast area have unobstructed views of the landscaped garden from the many windows, French doors and built-in window seat. Upstairs offers 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms including an opulent master suite and a light filled office/den with lovely views of the San Gabriel Mountains. There is additional storage on the third level as well as a large basement. Back garden entertaining is effortless with a patio, grassy grounds, built-in barbecue and fireplace.
 
This home elegantly combines modern-day comforts with the grand character of its long history and is a contributor to the North Pasadena Heights Landmark District that was established in 2006. Building biography and floor plan available upon request or on the website.

1507 E. Mountain Street, Pasadena

for sale - $1,749,000
contact us to request a showing ::626.683.0777

Presented by Lynwen Hughes-Boatman :: deasy/penner&partners

Tour Through The First Modern-Day Eichler Home

This week, we take a look at a Palm Springs home built using Joseph Eichler’s original blueprints. Considered the first true Eichler home developed in over 40 years, here’s a peak inside.

ArtNight Pasadena

Mark your calendar for ArtNight Pasadena on March 13, from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions swing open their doors. There will also be food trucks, free shuttles and special discounts for going Metro. Last fall, 22,000 people experienced the excitement of ArtNight.

Innovative Space-Saving Designs

Erik Griffioen :: The Bed'nTable

If you're looking for ways to free up space in your home, today we highlight several lightweight, multi-functional designs aimed at making your home feel more spacious.

Nimio :: Manuela

Mira Schroder :: Work bed