My Bed As Art

In honor of a hard-earned Labor Day weekend, we're taking a look at the most restful part of the home - the bed.

Topanga Sanctuary

 Modern sanctuary nestled within a sea of trees and surrounded by the staggering natural beauty of endless manicured grounds, a running stream and blissful quietness.  Rustic minimalist design with floor to ceiling windows that let the light flood the interior while seamlessly blending the internal space with the tranquility of the outdoor surroundings.  Open floor plan and high ceilings enhance the voluminous feeling and create a spacious and bright interior.  Bulthaup kitchen with Gagganeau appliances, elm veneer cabinets and stainless steel handles. European fixtures, Philip Stark tubs, marble counters and white oak floors. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, media room, office, living and dining room.

1126 Parkway Trail, Topanga

for sale $3,095,000

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

Malibu Colony :: John Lautner, AIA

John Lautner's Stevens' House (1968) is an architectural masterpiece on the beach in the famed Malibu Colony. This striking architectural is situated on approx. 37 feet of sandy beach with a large beach deck, grassy yard and swimming pool. Built of wood and concrete, Lautner created the five-bedroom structure to resemble waves. After undergoing a significant restoration that bridges the past to the present, this California State Cultural Landmark is a one of a kind treasure that has become a symbol of Lautner's work and the Malibu coastline.

78 Malibu Colony Road, Malibu

for sale $22,000,000

contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

The Mhouse :: XTEN Architecture

XTEN Architecture's Mhouse. This published and celebrated Venice home offers the perfect blend of design and function. Built around a spacious center courtyard oriented to keep cool in the warmer months while radiant heat under poured concrete floors warms the home in the winter. Flexible spaces for living & working, large art walls and generous master suite that leads to a comfortable roof deck with views. The metal galvelum panels that clad the home’s exterior are comprised of 80% recycled content. Conveniently located in the Golden Triangle with close access to Abbot Kinney, shops , restaurants, the Beach and LAX.
Architect: XTEN
Property Site: http://www.925Howard.com 

925 Howard Street, Venice

for sale $2,575,000

exclusively represented by deasy/penner&partners

Coleman Eisner :: 310.963.0363

Mike Deasy :: 310.275.1000

My Outdoor Kitchen As Art

As the dog days of summer drag on, and the pull of the outdoors shows no sign of relenting, we take a look at some enticing outdoor kitchens.

A Glimpse at the WAF 2013 Shortlist :: Completed Buildings - Multi-Unit Housing

28th Street Apartments :: Koning Eizenberg Architecture, Inc. :: United States

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

8 Flats Low-Cost Renovation :: Miralles Tagliabue EMBT :: Spain

One Eagle Place :: Eric Parry Architects :: United Kingdom

Caplin House :: Frederick Fisher, Architect :: Venice

Prominent Venice architectural masterpiece known as the "Caplin House"; the first solo project designed by famed architect Frederick Fisher. This dramatic Venice home exudes creative beach-side living; with tall, expansive open spaces that allow maximum sunlight and a design concept to replicate that of a boat's hull and a roof top in the shape of waves breaking. 

Central atrium space is bright and open with exposed beam ceiling, oversized skylights & lofted balconies. Just off the atrium is a fabulous gourmet kitchen with all stainless Viking appliances and ample built-in storage. From the kitchen, step down into a private guest BR with French doors that lead to the outdoor patio. Double staircase feeds from atrium; each with a BR/BA on either side and are separated by a library catwalk style balcony. 

Stunning roofdeck with 360-degree views is the perfect finishing touch for Fred Fisher's iconic breakout solo Venice design; art meets architecture at the beach.

229 San Juan Ave, Venice

for sale $2,495,000

contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

A Glimpse at the WAF 2013 Shortlist :: Completed Buildings - House

Planalto House :: Flavio Castro architects / FC Studio :: Brazil

The World Architecture Festival 2013 - the world's largest architectural awards festival - taking place at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore Oct. 2-4 has just releasd a shortlist, featuring more than 300 projects from nearly 50 different countries. In a series looking at some of the selected projects from across the 29 individual award categories, we start with Completed Buildings - House.

Lavender Bay Boatshed  :: Stephen Collier Architects :: Australia

Diamond House :: formwerkz architects :: Singapore

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

deasy/penner Spends 5 Minutes With: Sam Lubell, Curator of Never Built: Los Angeles

Pereira and Luckman, LAX Airport, 1952

deasy/penner is a proud sponsor of the upcoming exhibition, Never Built: Los Angeles, opening on July 28, 2013 at the A+D Architecture and Design Museum Los Angeles. Co-curated by Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin and designed by Clive Wilkinson Architects, the show looks at visionary works that had the greatest potential to reshape the city, but never made it past the drawing board stage. We recently caught up with Sam Lubell to chat about the buzzed-about exhibition, which will be on view through September 29, 2013. 

How did Never Built come about? The exhibition came out of an offer by the Getty Research Institute to lend the museum some models of unbuilt architecture projects. From there it ballooned into over 100 projects of all types over the span of over 100 years.

Old Meets New :: Architectural Additions

Royal Ontario Museum by Daniel Libeskind, Architect

Though it can certainly be argued that, in the world of architecture, things often do get better with age, who's to say a little updating doesn't help? Here's a look at some very successful mergers of old and new architecture.

Wright Conversion by Elmo Swart Architects

Cloud House by McBride Charles Ryan

John Lautner :: Wolff Residence, 1961

The Wolff House, John Lautner, 1961. One of the most important architectural statements in Los Angeles and the world, the Wolff House pays homage to modernism with the use of wood, stone and glass. Perched above the Sunset Strip with exceptional views, this "home as art" has been meticulously restored to reflect Lautners vision which merges form, space and function. The living room has nearly 16 foot ceilings with walls of glass to feature the city below. Designer details include a Balthaup stainless kitchen and a grand master bedroom with private pool and pavilion. The compound features an additional guest house with 3 bedrooms, office, or media room. This is a perfect opportunity to own one of the most significant and prized architectural compounds in the US. CA State Monument & under Mills Act. 

8530 Hedges Pl, Hollywood Hills
for sale $7,995,000
contact us to request a showing : : 310.275.1000

Happy Independence Day!

District of Columbia

"I am apt to believe that (Independence Day) will be celebrated… with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more."
                                                                          ~ John Adams

Here is a look at one aspect of our 2nd president's vision in action.

Austin

San Francisco

Meet the Architect of the Butterfly House, John Southern of Urban Operations

Architect John Southern will be on hand during a public open house at the Butterfly House to discuss his design philosophy and answer questions.

2636 Corralitas Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Sunday, June 30th
2-5pm

John Southern is the founding principal of Urban Operations. He holds a Bachelors of Architectural Design from the University of Florida, and a Masters of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture in Los Angeles. John teaches at Woodbury University’s School of Architecture and participates in community outreach and education through his involvement in the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design. He has lectured widely and participated in panel discussions thematically related to design culture in both the U.S. and Europe. As a journalist John has written pieces for DOMUS, Loudpaper, MONU, Junkjet, and Form Magazine- publications specializing in the field of urban culture and design. 

Property exclusively represented by deasy/penner&partners. For Sale: $898,000

A. Quincy Jones :: Sherwood Residence, 1962

A. Quincy Jones' 1962 Sherwood residence has been recently transformed into a most sought after Beverly Hills private estate, located just north of Sunset. Period modern details merge flawlessly with cutting edge contemporary systems. Glass walls give way to water features seamlessly blending the outside and in. The master suite is now 2 stories with a spa bath & screening room or gym. Private patios, decks and outdoor access from nearly every room. Truly once in a lifetime opportunity to live in one of the most notable architectural estates available in Beverly Hills.

920 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills
for sale $11,995,000

contact us to request a showing : : 310.275.1000

Photography by Michael McNamara