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Ray Kappe, Pacific Palisades

What Makes a Legend: Ray Kappe, Architectural Visionary

South Bay Digs was granted an exclusive interview with Kappe in 2015, who shared his thoughts on everything from environmentally friendly design to the unique challenges Southern California’s urban landscape poses to architects today.
Frank Lloyd Wright, Ennis House

The Landmark Ennis House, Frank Lloyd Wrights Opus

That iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright eventually found work in Los Angeles feels a bit like prophecy—he remains one of the most colorful characters in architectural history. Opinionated and flamboyant, a swashbuckler, he was a personality perfect for these parts.

Westside Digs • April 26, 2019

ON THE COVER A Real Blockbuster: Extensively restored, the landmark Ennis House, a Frank Lloyd Wright opus in Los Feliz presents a priceless opportunity presented by Ron de Salvo of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, and Branden and Rayni Williams of Williams & Williams Estates Group at Hilton & Hyland.

Philip Johnson’s Clarity of Vision with The Glass House

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.

Legend of the falls: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

Fallingwater reestablished Frank Lloyd Wright’s place in architecture, exactly as he hoped. He appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine with the house behind him and, at age 67, embarked on the most prolific period of his career, completing the Johnson Wax Building, the Guggenheim and many more buildings. Mostly, though, Fallingwater exemplified what Wright spent his entire career trying to create: a distinctly American architecture.

A Tale of Two Estates

Two legendary L.A. landmarks help cement the city’s standing as a major player in the estate game—fascinating past and unpredicted present.