Notable Architecture Archives

The Origami House a Turn-Key Modern Home Perched High Above the Sunset Strip

Wendy Bowman August 23, 2018

Adding to the Origami House’s striking appeal are floor-to-ceiling jetliner views spanning from Downtown L.A. to the San Gabriel Mountains and the Pacific Ocean beyond.

The Case House No. 3 Oceanview Residences is Taking Shape in Malibu

Wendy Bowman August 9, 2018

Set on 24 acres at 24108 Pacific Coast Highway in the heart of Malibu the community is set for completion in mid-2020.

William Hearst’s Alleged 1920’s Mediterranean Mansion Hits Market for $11.250M

Wendy Bowman August 4, 2018

Think a timeless 1920’s Mediterranean mansion with a charming bungalow guesthouse, sculpture and painting studios, caretaker’s cottage, glass greenhouse and even a stone amphitheater, completely surrounded by specimen trees, walking paths, waterfalls and fountains. “It’s magical!” he adds.

Thomas Jefferson’s Historic Home Monticello: In Pursuit of Perfection

Jenn Thornton February 8, 2018

If a home is an expression of oneself, then Monticello is Thomas Jefferson’s autobiography, revealing the essence of who he was, what he valued, and how he lived.

KAA Design’s Duan Tran Discusses Tower Grove Drive

Jenn Thornton December 12, 2017

From Tower Grove Drive, looking out from a wonderfully designed home whose precipice is a hillside in the southern Santa Monica Mountains, the view is truly grand—a sweep that extends dramatically past Los Angeles to the Pacific.

From a Remodeled Mid-century Hollywood Home to a Malibu Retreat With All the Bells + Whistles

DIGS December 7, 2017

Philip Johnson’s Clarity of Vision with The Glass House

Jenn Thornton December 7, 2017

The Glass House, designed by architect Philip Johnson, reflects the beautiful landscape of Southern New England. Johnson, known for his modernist approach, incorporated historical elements into his designs. The Glass House, completed in 1949, sits on a hill, nestled among trees, and offers stunning views of a manmade pond.

Shelburne Farms: A 19th-Century Gem on Lake Champlain

Jenn Thornton June 28, 2017

Shelburne Farms, nestled on the serene shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont, stands as a testament to the juxtaposition of pastoral beauty and American progress. This grand 19th-century estate, envisioned by Eliza “Lila” Osgood Vanderbilt and Dr. William Seward Webb, defied the ostentation of its era, embracing a vision of a consummate agricultural farm.

LivingHomes and The First LEED Platinum Home in the World

DIGS May 11, 2017

Steve Glenn, founder and CEO of LivingHomes, takes us through the first LEED Platinum home in the world, built in 2006 that features green products and appliances from literal floor to ceiling, inside and out.

The Birthday House: The First Home Ever Built in Redondo Beach

DIGS April 10, 2017

“The Birthday House” is officially the first house ever built in Redondo Beach, California. On a normal Redondo Beach street, that used to have little but rolling dunes sits this charming historical home with bright aquas and a quaint interior from the past.