A Guide To SoCal's Free Museum Day on Jan. 31

As part of the 10th annual "Museums Free-For-All" program, many of the biggest museums around Southern California will offer free general admission to the public on Saturday, January 31. Here's the full list of participating institutions.

The Getty Center 

Museum of Tolerance (Feb. 1)

New Architectural :: Pacific Palisades

Newly built architectural home in the El Medio Bluffs. AIH Development. Enter through over sized wood & glass pivot door. French Oak hand oiled floors line the great room with 19 foot walls of glass pocketing doors and Mangaris wood deck, overlooking the lush green yard. Gourmet kitchen has Calcutta gold marble counter & waterfall edge. Custom cabinetry of book-matched hickory & marble back splash. One large bedroom downstairs. Split level living area with a 62" linear fireplace. Custom bronze anodized awning windows accentuating the tree top views. Master suite has custom walk-in oak closet with skylight. Master bath has Victoria and Albert freestanding tub, Calcutta herringbone floors & Island Lagoon glass tile in over-sized shower. Custom oak double vanity & over sized pocketing walnut door. Spacious sitting area and fireplace in Master. Exterior wrapped in milled Mangaris siding. CAT5 wiring, LED lighting, NEST thermostat, 2 Eco Rain systems and more!

605 Erskine Drive, Pacific Palisades

for sale - $2,799,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Terry Davis & Ann Beck :: RE/MAX Estate Properties

Top 20 Architecture Instagrammers To Follow Now

With over 300 million monthly active users and 30 billion photos shared, this week we take a look at 20 of the most influential architectural instagrammers we should all follow now! 

Carlos Copertone :: @carloscopertone

Ivo Zwek :: @ivozwek

A. Quincy Jones, Architect :: Nordlinger House #1, 1948

Resting on a slight knoll, this redwood sheathed home presents a powerful façade with its projections and cantilevered balconies. A glass-enclosed stairway greets one at the entry which leads immediately to Y-shaped open floor plan encompassing living, dining and family rooms all serviced by the kitchen at the intersection of the public spaces. A brick fireplace acts as the focal point in the living room with expansive glass beyond and access to the backyard with ample room for pool. Two family bedrooms and housekeeper’s suite complete the first floor. The master suite commands the entire second floor with its wrap around balcony and distant city views. Three and a half baths, service room, two-car garage, large lot. An excellent restoration opportunity.

11492 Thurston Circle, Bel Air

for sale - $1,750,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Mike Deasy and George Penner :: deasy/penner&partners

deasy/penner Welcomes

deasy/penner proudly welcomes our newest partner, David Becker.

Contemporary West Hollywood Compound

Extraordinary, lavish Contemporary Compound just off Melrose Place. Completely updated, restored and expanded by the current owner – cabinetry was done by Marmol Radziner. Steel, Glass & Concrete tour de force. Gated, private and secure, this compound provides for an unparalleled living/work space complete with furniture/ furnishings. 3 or 4 bedrooms in the main house plus a fully self contained 2 story guest house. The kitchen is a master chef’s dream with multiple cooking apparatus’ and 20’ ceilings, gorgeous principle rooms for entertaining with superb flow and scale. Master bedroom is outstanding with a huge ensuite complete with spa style tub, separate shower, Japanese soaking tub, sauna- huge walk-in closet and sitting area with fireplace.Sun drenched pool, spa, cabana and rooftop gardens accentuate the lush exteriors.

907 North Alfred Street, West Hollywood

for sale - price available upon request
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Brent Watson :: Coldwell Banker BH

A Glimpse at Los Angeles' Evolving Skyline

Metropolis :: W. 8Th St. & Francisco St. :: Greenland Group

In a series we launched last month, we looked at the slew of new architectural projects in New York City. Today, we zero in on the many new developments under construction in our own back yard. Here’s a glimpse at what’s in store for Downtown LA’s skyline.

Fig Central :: S. Figueroa Street & W. 11Th St. :: Oceanwide Real Estate Group 

Wilshire Grand Hotel :: 930 Wilshire Boulevard

Hal Levitt Architectural

Perched high above a long gated driveway is an exceptional architectural compound. The main residence was designed by Hal Levitt. This extremely private residence has 5 bedrooms / 5 bathrooms, walls of glass, terrazzo floors, and exquisite surfaces / fixtures throughout. There are also two separate glass structures. All are surrounded by lush verdant period landscaping. The ultimate retreat in one of the city's most coveted areas. This is an INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY and an unparalleled value. This is a pristine turn key home that is ready to move into or can be taken to the next level. 

1810 Rising Glen Road, Hollywood Hills

for sale - $7,250,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Richard Ehrlich :: Westside Estate Agency Inc.

My Home Bar As Art

This week, in honor of the New Year, we take a look at some inspiring takes on the classic home bar.

 

The Abbadia San Quirico D’Orcia in Tuscany

Surround yourself in luxurious history in this magnificently restored 11th century converted Abbey, located just south of Siena set on a peaceful hillside of olive groves and vineyards, overlooking nearby Montalcino, the home of famous Brunello wine. The property features the Abbey & guest house, 9000 square feet, 8 bedrooms and 7 en suite bathrooms, charming medieval chapel and enchanting green marble swimming pool, surrounded by formal rose gardens. The entire estate sits on 28.42 Acres. 

DISTANCES: 
San Qurico d'Orcia: 2.5 kilometers 
Montalcino: 10 kilometers 
Buonconvento: 15 minutes 
Siena: 25 minutes 
Florence: One hour and a quarter 
Rome: 1 hour and a half

Montefollonico, Tuscany, Italy

for sale - €5,500,000 EUR
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Kate Blackwood :: deasy/penner&partners

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Jaffe House, 1963 :: William F. Cody, FAIA

Located on the 3rd fairway of the Tamarisk Golf Course, the designated historical landmark Jaffe Residence, exemplifies the quintessential Desert Modern Style that Cody helped to create. Spectacular scale and visual transparency as one enters the inner courtyard through a walled entry—uncovering the sheltered T-shaped pool, sunning patio and large expanses of floor to ceiling glass.

Stucco, wood, steel and slumpstone compliment the abundant glass. The elegant flat roof, with deep overhangs -- create a powerful interaction between the indoors and outdoors. The large, open living/dining room features 11’ high ceilings and double-sided glass exposures that capture both the Tamarisk golf and San Jacinto mountain views. Sleeping wings include two bedrooms that are orientated towards the golf course and two additional bedrooms that face the pool.

The property was purchased by the founder of the Radiology Department at Cedars, Dr Jaffe, from his patient, Groucho Marx. William Cody was recommended to Dr Jaffe by his golf partner, Edgar Kaufmann, of the famed Neutra designed house with same name. Cody drew the plan of the house in one afternoon with a box of colored pencils and a bottle of scotch in Dr Jaffe’s living room. When he was finished drinking, the house was designed.

The separate guest house initially served as Dr. Jaffe’s Desert office, where Groucho Marx and other Hollywood celebrities would visit.

The house is in exceptional, original condition with many sustainable features, including new drought tolerant, landscaping and exterior plumbing, pool resurfacing, pump and heater. The Jaffe Residence currently has the property tax advantage of being Mills Act designated.

Architect: William F. Cody
Property Site: www.37200palmview.com

37200 Palm View Road, Rancho Mirage

for sale - $2,300,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Jimmy Wilson :: deasy/penner&partners

deasy/penner Welcomes

deasy/penner proudly welcomes our newest partners, Dominic & Hem-young deFazio.

The Ajioka House :: Buff & Hensman

Hidden away on three quarters of an acre up Nichols Canyon you will find a very private rustic retreat estate property built in 1960 by the famed modern post and beam architects Buff & Hensman and most recently enjoyed a world class complete renovation by the LA architectural design collective Commune with the absolute best fixtures and finishes the globe has to offer. The property sprawls along the immense hillside view lot with a 3 bedroom/2 bath main house, a pool house with roof deck, an office studio over the garage with a private deck, a lower 2,000 bottle wine cellar and an upper 2nd garage/studio all of which is centered around experiencing nature from every room. The naturalists campus is centered around an oversized outdoor deck area offering a full outdoor bar with television, fire pit lounge area, and sunning area with chaises.

2563 Nichols Canyon Road, Hollywood Hills

for sale - $6,000,000
contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

Presented by Jason Reitz :: Rock Realty Group

A Glimpse at New York City's Evolving Skyline

50 West Street :: Helmut Jahn

With a slew of new architectural projects in the works for New York City, we launch a new series looking at some of the stand-outs.

Midtown Library :: 20 West 53Rd Street :: Enrique Norten

High Line Condos :: 520 West 28Th Street :: Zaha Hadid

1921 South Pasadena Craftsman

Located on a beautiful tree lined street in the desirable Marengo neighborhood, this four-bedroom quintessential South Pasadena Craftsman incorporates original architectural details with stylish upgrades. An inviting front porch welcomes you into the home’s spacious living room featuring a Batchelder tile fireplace, detailed crown molding, and refinished hardwood floors. A light filled formal dining room leads into the home’s updated kitchen and separate breakfast room. The gourmet kitchen includes custom cabinetry, honed granite countertops and opens up to a cozy family room with tiled fireplace. French doors offer access to the picturesque backyard with a large brick patio, sparkling pool and garden. The home’s master bedroom includes a gorgeous en-suite bathroom featuring Calacatta Gold marble countertops and floors. A study, 3/4 bath, laundry room and indoor/outdoor built-in speakers complete the first floor. Three additional bedrooms and a 3/4 bath are upstairs. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this lovely home.

1705 Wayne Avenue, South Pasadena

for sale - $1,695,000
contact us to request a showing :: 626.683.0777

Presented by Joy Majich :: deasypenner&partners