Knuckle & Claw :: A New England-Style Sandwich Spot in Silver Lake

Knuckle & Claw :: Photography by Wonho Frank Lee 

Knuckle & Claw, founded by Chloe Dahl and Nikki Booth, is Silver Lake’s newest sandwich shop specializing in New England-style lobster rolls. Designed by Office 42, the store uses subway tile, butcher’s block counters, and white marble slabs as accents. Here’s a look inside.

My HQ As Art (Revisited) :: 2015

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This week, we take a look at some of the most creative, collaborative, and innovative workspaces from around the world.

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A Glimpse at the WAF 2014 Shortlist :: Completed Buildings - Housing

Rhombus :: Unit One Design :: Malaysia

This week, as we continue our series focusing on the World Architecture Festival's 2014 Shortlist, we look at selections from the Housing category.

Constance Street Public Housing :: Cox Rayner Architects :: Australia

Oxley :: LAUD Architects :: Singapore

My Door As Art

Maison L :: Christian Pottgiesser Architectures Possibles

The simple and ubiquitous door is easily taken for granted. But in the hands of the right designer, these vital architectural building blocks can elegantly and gracefully transcend their mere functionality. Here's a look at some artfully rendered doors.

Studio X Beijing :: O.P.E.N. Architecture

242 State Street :: Tom Kundig :: Olson Kundig Architects

A Sneak-Peek at the Revitalized United Artists Theater

With the opening of the Ace Hotel in Downtown LA comes re-introduction the the ornate United Artists Theater. The official unveiling won't occur until February 14th, when it will host its first event - Spiritualized playing their iconic album Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space - here we take a sneak-peek inside at what's to come.

 

Leff/Florsheim House, 1957 :: Donald A. Wexler, FAIA

The iconic post and beam home has been meticulously rebuilt. Entering through a signature Wexler spider leg entrance, the interior atrium and white terrazzo floors throughout compliment the crisp walls and floor to ceiling glass walls. An open floor plan flows effortlessly to the exterior looking onto the swimmers pool and spa with West facing mountain views and recently updated landscape design by Marcello Villano. The en-suite master bedroom opens to the pool and views. Open concept kitchen features Miele & Sub-Zero appliances. A guest bedroom and full bath is thoughtfully situated at the rear of the house. 

Award winning interior designer Luis Ortega designed the interior and newly added outdoor living room and fountain for the current owners. Additional features include a media room, Wexler designed fireplace, air conditioned garage, walled and gated for privacy. 

Sought after by architectural tours and location companies, published in numerous magazines and books, photographed by and modernized with museum quality precision, it is a rare and special offering.

362 W. Via Sol,Palm Springs

for sale $2,899,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

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

Mar Vista Architectural :: Ron Godfredsen, Architect

Once featured as an LA Times “Home of The Month” this Mar Vista residence has a low profile from the street, which, upon entry, gradually reveals the surprise of soaring ceilings, layered angles and reflecting light. This unusually large trapezoidal shaped plot of land allows the luxury of a single story structure with enough space for a 21st Century family. From the recessed entry, one is immediately drawn to the outdoor lap pool which creates flow from the interior to the natural surroundings and reflects its surface light onto the ceiling canopy. The triangular great room encompasses the open kitchen, with island, brilliantly concealing the appliances and supplies from the adjoining living and dining room. A dual-sided fireplace with soft stainless surround serves the living room and patio, where the roof line's extended axis creates an outdoor living area. The family room, with an outdoor patio as its backdrop, serves as the interface between the public areas and the bedrooms. The master bedroom is flooded with light, and offers a serene gravel garden as a private outdoor sanctuary. The surfaces throughout the home are a combination of polished concrete, steel columns and straight grain Douglas fir cabinetry. The garage has been converted into a sky-lit studio.

3418 Halderman Street, Mar Vista

for sale $2,500,000

contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

A Glimpse at the WAF 2013 Shortlist :: Display

Denmark's Aquarium - The Blue Planet :: 3XN :: Denmark

 This week in our on-going series focusing on The World Architecture Festival's 2013 Shortlist, we look at selections from the Display category.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center :: Weiss/Manfredi Architects :: United States of America

The Warratah Studio :: studio505 Pty Ltd :: Australia

The Dorrington House :: West Hollywood

This private gated architectural has been meticulously curated with unparalleled quality and style for the most discerning buyer to enjoy as a primary, or seasonal residence. The published home - one of the largest in the flats of West Hollywood - incorporates bold design and astonishing ambiance to achieve a relaxed, luxurious and elegant lifestyle. Multiple skylights and over-sized windows provide natural light throughout the residence.

The glass entry of the home opens to a glorious loft-like living room and dining area with soaring steel bow truss ceiling, clerestory windows, massive art walls, custom lighting and a double-sided gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen will surpass the expectations of the most serious chef or discerning caterer with Sub Zero and Thermador appliances.

The private backyard oasis with Ipe wood deck, salt-water pool, elevated spa fountain, cabana (including covered grilling kitchen), bath and a custom succulent wall - featured in the Los Angeles Times - is a perfect place to unwind or entertain.

The serene and incomparable master suite is pure elegance with a stately designer bathroom, walk-in closet, and private balcony with expansive views of the Hollywood Hills. Off the master is a spacious loft/studio with gas fireplace, integrated sound system and balcony.

Additional features include three bedrooms, two baths downstairs, surround sound, massive first floor laundry room, dog run, security cameras, ample storage and two covered tandem parking spaces.

This house is perfect for the best of Southern California's year round indoor/outdoor living and the desire for a luxurious lifestyle in West Hollywood.

8735 Dorrington Avenue, West Hollywood

for sale $2,450,000

contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

New Pocket Listing :: Italianate Villa, Beverly Hills PO

 

Remodeled Italianate Villa situated up a private drive off of Benedict Canyon offers a tranquil and idyllic setting. Unassuming from the curb, an inviting romantic courtyard provides access to the residence which is suitable for families, couples or a single person. A customized gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances flows seamlessly into the dining and living rooms all of which have direct access to the pool and flat grassy pad ideal for entertaining. Limestone and wide plank pine were the chosen materials for the flooring throughout. Other details such as Dutch doors and vintage sconces bring elements of charm and elegance to the residence. Substantial natural light both indoors and out. The finest appliances and imported materials have been integrated throughout to create a dwelling that is both emotional and unique. http://benedictcanyonvilla.com/

1446 Benedict Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills PO
for sale $2,495,000 
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

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