Character Cottage transformed by OKB Architects

It's true, opposites attract.  The marriage of this charming character cottage with an edgy, modern addition by OKB Architects makes an interesting match. Recently featured on the Eastside Dwell on Design Tour, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in the San Raphael Hills of Pasadena is now available for sale.  

541 Avon Ave, Pasadena
for sale $795,000
presented by Jimmy Wilson & Jennifer Parker-Stanton : : deasy/penner : : 323.578.6147
property details and more photos can be found HERE

Neilson Way Townhomes - Sold Out!

Congrats to Adam Jaret and Mike Deasy for selling out our Neilson Way Townhomes listing before completion!

Roy McMakin's Domestic Architecture

Artist and Designer Roy McMakin, founder of Domestic Architecture, a Seattle based design firm, has designed and renovated several homes throughout Los Angeles.  His architectural style is so simple and so refined and often serves as a backdrop for his furniture designs.  An Artist by nature, McMakin is best "known for his embrace of ambiguity and subversive humor in the design of seemingly mundane objects."  Whether it's a chest of drawers that has no functioning drawers, or a traditional wing chair that has been transformed into a swivel chair. McMakin is a master at elevating ordinary objects and spaces by making small adjustments and infusing his work with a sense of play.

338 East Rustic Road in Santa Monica's Rustic Canyon, is a perfect example of his minimalist signature style, and best of all, is now available for sale.

Beverly Hills Residence

Kitchen - Beverly Hills Residence

Pool House - Beverly Hills Residence

Porch details - Beverly Hills Residence

Facade - Manhattan Beach Residence

Interior - Manhattan Beach Residence

Interior details

Vashon Island, WA Residence

Interior - Vashon Island Residence

Interior - Vashon Island Residence

Interior - Capitol Hill Residence

Interior - Capital Hill Residence

My Home As Art : : David & Diane : : Rustic Canyon

Situated beneath a canopy of ancient Sycamores, David & Diane's light filled Rustic Canyon bungalow by Artist / Designer Roy McMakin is an "artifact of artistic expression."  

Known for bridging the gap between art and design, Seattle based McMakin "combines form and function, furniture and visual art, to produce hybrid objects of clean, sensuous surface with humorous underpinnings. His work often plays with scale and language, inviting both visceral response and conceptual contemplation."

We asked David and Diane to tell us a little bit about their art-infused home which is now available for sale (although you won't find it on the MLS). 

for sale $2,950,000

To schedule a showing contact Mike Deasy : : 310.275.1000  
Click HERE for property details and photos. 

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What do you love most about your home? The fact that Roy took a simple, existing, 40's beach bungalow and converted into a magical space in keeping with the character of the neighborhood.  We are always discovering nuances of Roy in the architecture.  His play with scale light and humor is everywhere.

What drew you to your home?  The neighborhood.  Rustic Canyon is a special place. It is a serene oasis in the middle of a busy city, yet within 5 minutes you can walk to Giorgio Baldi's restaurant or be at the beach. It feels like we live on a country lane.  The history, the microclimate, the sense of community, the people, the ancient Sycamore trees - it is the best place we have ever lived in Southern California.  We purchased the house from the estate of Jocelyn Brando, Marlon's sister.  She was blacklisted for signing a peace petition and wrote poetry and conducted writer's workshops in this house.

What is your favorite thing to do at home? Drink tequila.

When I'm home I feel...?  Relaxed and on vacation.

What makes your home "Art"?  Designer/architect Roy McMakin said it best:

"The house is both an object that shelters people and also the artifact of my artistic expression. So I don't know what else you'd call it except art."

Historic-Cultural Monuments for sale

What is a Historic-Cultural Monument? In 1962, the city of Los Angeles enacted The City of Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Ordinance which made it possible to designate buildings and sites as individual local landmarks called "Historic-Cultural Monuments."  The City currently has over 900 Historic-Cultural Monuments providing official recognition and protection for some of Los Angeles' most significant and cherished resources. 

Two more impressive properties with Historic-Cultural Monument designations have just hit the market, both listed for $1,395,000.  You may recall our recent Kalmick House by A. Quincy Jones (Historic-Cultural Monument No. 634) listed by our Partners Brian Linder and Scott King, which sold very quickly. 

The Kaye House, 1963 : : Gregory Ain, FAIA

Historic-Cultural Monument No. 952

4754 Vanalden Ave. Tarzana

for sale $1,395,000

presented by Craig Terrien & Margot Tempereau : : deasy/penner&partners : : 818.312.3930

property details and more photos can be found HERE

The Skinner House, 1937 : : William Kessling, Architect

Historic-Cultural Monument No. 856

1530 Easterly Terrace, Silverlake

for sale $1,395,000

Contact us to set up an appointment to view this property : : 310.275.1000

property details and more photos can be found HERE

presented by JR Davidson & Nina Chea : : Keller Williams

My Home As Art :: Jessica, Scott, & Bryan :: Eagle Rock

Meet the lovely and talented Jessica Davis - Interior Designer and founder of Nest Studio and The Eagle's Nest blog. The eclectic Tudor home she shares with her husband Scott and adorable baby Bryan, is now available for sale.  

What do you love most about your home?  The living and dining room.  We made a conscious decision not to put the TV in the living room, so this is a room that is purely for relaxing and entertaining.  I had the lanterns custom made by a friend who owns an iron works factory and they really fill the volume of the space and accentuate the height.  I love how open the space is and that the living and dining areas fit so well into the one room.  It's great for parties. And at Christmas time, the room is stunning with a tall Christmas tree framed by the front window and the fireplace dressed up for the occasion with stockings and garland. (You can view photos of Christmas décor HERE)

What drew you to your home? The architecture and authenticity.  My husband and I didn't have a particular style of home that we were looking for, but we knew that we wanted a house that had a sense of stylistic integrity whether it be mid-century post and beam, Spanish revival, Tudor or something else.  When we saw our house we jumped on it.  The beams in the living room, the original steel framed windows with pull-down screens, the magnesite floors in the entry, vintage stove and paneled study all gave the house so much character.

What is your favorite thing to do at home?  Entertain!  The house is so great for parties, not only indoors but out. We have two decks, one above the garage and one above the kitchen.  We've put a lot of work into the landscaping as well and really enjoy entertaining outside with friends and enjoying the fruits of our labors. 

  

When I'm home I feel...?  Comfortable and at ease.  They don't say "home is where the heart is" for no reason.  Our house has fit our lifestyle so perfectly.  The office is like a tree house and is really the perfect place to get work done.  It's also nice that the guest room is downstairs which affords us some privacy when the in-laws come to visit.  Our neighborhood is so quiet and it really feels like a little oasis just 15 minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown LA where I work.

What makes your home "ART"? Our home is an expression of our personal style and the way we live our lives.  It's an eclectic mix of modern elements set in a traditional framework.  We've put our stamp on every element in our home and for that reason it is our expression and own piece of "Art".  I am a studio artist as well as designer and we have created the unique art pieces and collections of items found within our home.  For that reason, the art itself makes our home unique.

1210 Glen Arbor Avenue, Eagle Rock

4 bedrooms / 2 baths

for sale $698,000

click HERE for property details and HERE to view the property website

presented by Jimmy Wilson : : deasy/penner&partners : : 323-578-6147