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In December 2008, the Los Angeles Times polled several prominent architectural influencers to ask for their top 10 favorite LA area houses https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-dec-27-hm-bestintro27-story.html #9 Dodge House by Irving Gill demolished(1970) listed by RR,CD Other demolished houses listed: 'Frey House I' by Albert Frey 1940/1964 listed by SE 'Parkinson House' by Donald Parkinson 1922/1985 listed by CD Panelists: Ray Kappe - Architect Hitoshi Abe - Chairman, A+U, UCLA Ron Radziner - Marmol Radziner Steven Ehrlich - Ehrlich Architects Karrie Jacobs - founding editor of Dwell magazine David Travers - publisher of Arts & Architecture magazine, 1962-67 Crosby Doe - Real estate agent Linda Dishman - Executive director, Los Angeles Conservancy

Houses from the 1997 book published by Universe Publishing missing (2020-09): 'Tarzana House' by Koning Eizenberg

The Twentieth Century House Kenneth Frampton and David Larkin Rizzoli 1995

Andrew Geller (1924 - 2011) was a modernist architect working for the Loewy/Snaith firm who famously created funky, low-cost weekend cottages in and around New England. With his moonlighting encouraged by Loewy/Snaith, Geller's innovative construction techniques continued to surprise residents of Hamptons throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Many of the structures have been torn down or replaced by larger, sturdier homes. Those that remain are remarkable examples of his style.

2022 by Roger Davies and Montecelli Press

In the early 1950’s, three organizations–The British Columbia Lumber Manufacturer’s Association, the Plywood Manufacturers’ Association of British Columbia, and the Consolidated Red Cedar Shingle Association of British Columbia created a new coalition called Western Woods to highlight their products. In order to increase market share, Western Woods began the Trend House program which would showcase their wood products in modern and affordable homes from coast to coast in major Canadian cities. The first Trend House was built in Etobicoke, Ontario in 1952 and was so popular that they enlisted local, regional architects to design 10 more homes. Many of the 11 houses still exist although a few have had expected alterations. Etobicoke=Demolished Edmonton=Demolished Montreal=Demolished

A collection of street view maps featuring the sculpture of husband and wife team, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen

Here is the work of architects W.G. Clark and Charles Menefee III who were partners from 1984-98 whose CV had a very high building to awards ratio. They created high quality buildings whose designs, materials and details were unavoidable forces even when those buildings were quite small. Clark has very high standards and even when his designs were selected for competitions, some never moved forward due to compromises that were unacceptable. Both went on the focus on teaching at the University of Virginia and Clark was appointed chairman of Architecture at UVA in 1989.

In 1965, Dr. Jaakko Hildenkari commissioned Finnish architect Matti Suuronen to create a "sky cabin." Suuronen responded with a distinctive flying saucer-shaped house made of plastic, embodying the 1960s' optimism for space travel. Ploykem Ltd. in Helsinki began production, with the first unit appearing in March 1968. The name "Futuro" was coined in October 1968, when the third unit was exhibited in London. Only 20 Futuro houses were produced in Finland between 1968 and 1978, though global production numbers under various licensing agreements remain unknown.

German architect Heinz Bienefeld (1926-1995) masterfully utilized brick to define both the overall form of his buildings and the intricate details within them. His architectural signature lies in the dynamic interplay between a structure's shape and its exterior surface, achieved primarily through his innovative use of this material. Bienefeld's training with Gottfried Böhm and his father Dominikus, made him comfortable with designing sacred spaces and the vocabulary of the Backsteinexpressionismus or brick expressionist architecture. In 1963, Bienefeld embarked on his journey as an independent architect. He quickly leveraged his early experience, focusing his talents on designing religious buildings and large-scale residences. His architectural style is a fascinating blend, drawing heavily from the classical traditions of Italian architecture, while also incorporating the contemporary modernism characteristic of architects like Carlo Scarpa. Seek out pictures of the detailing in his work. His skill was not recognized enough while he was active but he was posthumously awarded the German Grand BDA Prize in 1995 shortly after his death joining architectural luminaries like Hans Scharoun, Mies van der Rohe, Frei Otto, and Oswald Matthias Ungers. His son, Nikolaus partnered with his father in several projects and continues to practice.

Lots of modern houses that function as museums, bed and breakfasts or offer tours

The Monacelli Press 2009-11, 256 pgs. Michael Webb highlights the "singular vision and collaborative process" behind Jim Olson's sixteen featured homes. As founding partner of Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects, Olson is known for his elegant, modern residences. His designs, from minimalist farmhouses to grand art-filled estates, are masterpieces of light and space, balancing deep architectural knowledge with an appreciation for art and nature. Each project is tailored to its site and client. Olson’s passion for the interplay of art and architecture is clear, with many homes built for collectors. Interiors showcase fine proportions, striking materials, sophisticated details, and a balance of grandeur and intimacy. His buildings either blend seamlessly into natural settings or enhance urban communities.

Joan Brown (1938–1990) Joan Brown nee Beatty was a prominent figure in the Bay Area Figurative movement, known for her bold, autobiographical style and her later exploration of spiritual themes. Her career was marked by a constant evolution of medium and philosophy, shifting from the intimate world of painting to the monumental scale of public sculpture. In the late 1950s, Brown studied under Elmer Bischoff, whose influence helped shape her early expressive style. Her personal and professional lives were often deeply intertwined: 1956-62: Married fellow student, Bill Brown, who introduced her to the traditional, master painters. The marriage was annulled in 1962. 1962–66: She was married to the renowned sculptor Manuel Neri, with whom she had a son, Noel. 1968: She married artist Gordon Cook, continuing her life within the vibrant Northern California art community. 1974-90: She began a long-standing tenure as a professor at UC Berkeley, where she influenced a new generation of artists. 1980: Brown marries police officer and attorney, Mike Hebel, who shared her interest in Eastern religion. By the late 1970s, Brown’s work underwent a significant transformation. She began a deep study of Eastern religions, leading to several influential trips to India. This spiritual awakening prompted a move away from traditional painting toward public sculpture. Drawing heavy inspiration from Egyptian and Hindu iconography, her later work frequently featured animals and symbolic forms. This period was characterized by the creation of several obelisks, which she viewed as spiritual markers. On October 26, 1990, while supervising the installation of a new obelisk at the Eternal Heritage Museum in India, Brown’s life was tragically cut short. She and two of her studio assistants were killed when a concrete turret collapsed at the site. Though her life ended prematurely, her legacy remains a cornerstone of 20th-century Californian art. Private Collection: Black Cat Obelisk, 1982 Cat and Rat, 1981

A collection of public sculpture by Lyman Kipp

This is a street view collection of sculpture by Mark di Suvero

The Pasatiempo residential golf club development was planned in the late 1920s by developer Marion Hollins with the goal of creating a setting for elegant country living that would rival Pebble Beach. Hollins herself believed Pasatiempo was superior, as it was located on the sunny side of Monterey Bay. Situated on redwood- and oak-studded hills above Santa Cruz, the development boasts spectacular views of the bay and a highly impressive design pedigree. - The Olmsted Brothers (successors to Frederick Law Olmsted) created the master plan. - The golf course was laid out by the renowned Scottish golf architect Alister MacKenzie. - Clarence Tantau and William W. Wurster designed the first houses and the club structures. - Thomas D. Church was the landscape architect for the original gardens.

A small collection of private museums in the United States

The longstanding prize – named after the renowned British architect, RIBA president and Royal Academician Michael Manser – partners with the AJ Architecture Awards (AJAAs) to recognize the best completed house in the UK. The annual award started in 2002 and continues even after Manser's passing in 2016. The only house not located is 2012 'Maison L' by Christian Pottgiesser, Architectures Possibles (CPAP) in Versailles, FR

Robert Murray (1936-) is a highly influential Canadian abstract sculptor celebrated for his large-scale, modernist public installations. Born in Vancouver and raised in Saskatchewan, Murray originally trained as a painter before a pivotal mentorship with abstract expressionist Barnett Newman at the 1959 Emma Lake Artist's Workshop inspired him to transition to sculpture. Moving to New York City in 1960, he pioneered a style deeply rooted in the Minimalist vernacular. Working to an architectural scale, Murray utilized commercial steel and aluminum plates—often cut, bent, and assembled with the help of industrial fabricators—to explore pure form. His signature aesthetic features vibrant, uniform industrial coatings, aimed at integrating color directly into the metal structure. His fluid, geometric "stabiles" evoke natural themes and landscape motifs, and his acclaimed work is held in prestigious collections across North America.

The architecture of Steven Holl

Examples of John Lautner's buildings

To commemorate Groningen's founding in 1040, architect Daniel Libeskind was asked to create a project for the city. Libeskind developed a master plan of 9 city "gates" or Stadsmarkeringen along routes into the city and provided nine renown figures with a set of unique requirements to follow. These hand picked artists, received a briefing in an aluminum cover bound with nuts and bolts, stating: "The Groningen authorities are interested in the problem of the identity of the city: now that the city gates have vanished, in what contemporary way can the city dweller be helped to regain a feeling of involvement with his city, also from an architectural point of view. I am glad that I have been invited for this project, particularly now that the authorities are beginning to realize that it is not enough to build such gates once more, or to realize a similar representation of this identity. Because, as we all know, in a world of aeroplanes and television, such a thing is no longer possible." S01 - Historian Kurt Forster S02 - Economist Akira Asada S03 - Libeskind himself S04 - Artist Thom Puckey S05 - Architect Gunnar Daan S06 - Composer Luigi Nono who passed away before he could respond was replaced with his friend, playwright Heiner Müller S07 - Choreographer William Forsythe S08 - Architect John Hejduk S09 - Architect Leonhard Lapin S10 - the center of the plan by philosopher Paul Virilio Libeskind leveraged the city's ancient name, CRUONINGA and seven additional variables; a color, time, an inner space (a typical spot somewhere in the city), a Liberal art or art form, a substance or activity, and a muse. The challenge for each responder was to create a contemporary "gate" to the city.

Architectural Masterworks since 1900 by Dominic Bradbury pub. Thames and Hudson 2020

Innovations in Small-Scale Residential Design and Construction 1999 Whitney Library of Design Edited by James Grayson Trulove and Il Kim Missing: 'Vermont Studio' by Truex Cullins- suspected on the grounds of Lintilhac House at Shelburne Farms 'Studio/Residence' by Centerbrook Architects 'ASAP Artist's Studio' by Gluckman Mayner

Innovations in Residential Design and Construction 1995 Whitney Library of Design Edited by Oscar Riera Ojeda