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Gregory Ain Homes for Sale | Born in Pittsburgh and raised in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, Gregory Ain (1908-1988), was as much a social activist as he was a visionary architect. For a short time, Ain’s family lived at an experimental collective farming colony in California’s Antelope Valley, founded by socialist Job Harriman, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate his father supported. Ain believed Modern architecture could truly improve people’s lives.

Inspired by the work of Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler, Ain attended USC’s School of Architecture but dropped out after a year, disillusioned by the traditional Beaux-Arts part of the training. He went to work for Neutra from 1930 to 1935 – actually living in Neutra’s VDL Research House during this time. Ain brought elements of modern architecture to lower and medium-cost housing – designing innovative single-family homes, cooperative housing and apartment complexes. Fostering the concept of indoor-outdoor living, flexible floor plans and open kitchens, he designed tract communities, with the most successful of these being the Mar Vista Tract, built-in 1948. Contact Beyond Shelter if you would like to see additional Gregory Ain homes for sale. We would love the opportunity to help you find your special architectural home.

VOLUMETRIC VERVE

SUNSET STRIP RICHARD NEUTRA HOME – THE GALKA SCHEYER HOUSE

Sunset Strip Richard Neutra Home. The Galka Scheyer House remodeled by Gregory Ain

1880 Blue Heights Drive, Los Angeles, CA  | $3,800,000 | 2 BD | 3 BA

A rare offering of this incredible Sunset Strip Richard Neutra home—The Galka Scheyer House. Built in 1934, the residence celebrates both architectural beauty and functionality. In 1936, architect Gregory Ain added a second story to the house. Built for client Galka Scheyer, a force in the art world, she was dubbed the “Maven of Modernism” and nicknamed “Galka” (inquisitive crow) by Alexej von Jawlenski.

In 1931, Scheyer, originally from Germany, took up residence at the Rudolph Schindler’s Kings Road House. During her stay, she crossed paths with Richard and Dione Neutra, who had previously lived in the house. Two years later, Scheyer enlisted the services of Neutra to design an architectural home for her. The structure was intended to serve as both a residence and a gallery to showcase the artwork that Scheyer was promoting and collecting. The gallery-style living room is a masterpiece with its elegant design and spacious layout. There is also a separate office, a perfect space for working from home. Built-ins provide ample storage for books, documents and other essentials.

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AT ONE WITH NATURE

ALTADENA MID CENTURY MODERN HOUSE BY ARCHITECT GREGORY AIN

Altadena Mid Century Modern house by Gregory Ain

2823 Highview Avenue, Altadena, CA  | $1,349,000 | 4 BD | 3 BA

This iconic Altadena Mid Century Modern house by Gregory Ain is situated on notable Highview Avenue. The extraordinary residence is part of Altadena’s highly sought-after historic Park Planned Homes development. The home presents as a beautiful embodiment of Ain’s distinctive architectural style, characterized by sleek lines, expansive windows and functional simplicity – seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces.

Designed in 1947, these 28 homes reflect the pioneering spirit of Ain’s work with their distinctive mid century modern design and classic design language. Each dwelling resonates with a sense of understated elegance and functional beauty, the hallmarks of Ain’s architectural philosophy.

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SWEET SIMPLICITY

MID-CENTURY MODERN SILVER LAKE HOME

Mid-Century Modern Silver Lake home by architect James H Garrot

2143 Panorama Terrace, Los Angeles, CA  | $2,995,000 | 3 BD | 3 BA

This stunning Mid-Century Modern Silver Lake home perfectly embodies Modernist design. It was designed by renowned architect James H Garrot in collaboration with Gregory Ain and was initially built for well-known artist Bernice “Burr” Singer. Nestled atop Panorama Terrace, this frequently published home features floor-to-ceiling west-facing walls of glass that look out over the verdant Franklin Hills and Griffith Park. The pool is nestled in a secluded courtyard bathed in natural light and surrounded by lush vegetation.

The home’s main level has an open floor plan consisting of a living room with an original wood-burning fireplace, and a dining area adjacent to an oversized balcony. The balcony provides spectacular views perfect for entertaining or relaxing.

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ARCHITECTURAL BLISS

THE AVENEL COOPERATIVE HOUSING COMPLEX BY GREGORY AIN

The Avenel Cooperative Housing Complex by Gregory Ain

2845 Avenel Street, Los Angeles, CA  | $1,395,000 | 2 BD | 1 BA

The Avenel Cooperative Housing Complex is a 10-unit project in Silver Lake designed by the notable architect Gregory Ain. The goal of the original project was to provide housing that was modern, affordable, and was cooperatively owned. A group of 10 families pooled their resources and purchased a piece of land on a gentle hillside. They hired Gregory Ain to design a garden apartment complex in the International style. The finished project was a modernist masterpiece, with clean lines, functional living space and an open layout.

Living room of a unit in The Avenel Cooperative Housing Complex by Gregory Ain.

Ain’s vision was for an open and flexible plan that would allow reconfiguration of space to meet the changing needs of families. He achieved this by using pocket doors and glass walls that allowed for closing off a room and bringing the feel of the outside in. His design was a departure from the traditional closed-off rooms at the time, and it had a profound impact on the way people lived in their homes.

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COMMUNAL LIVING

Silver Lake Gregory Ain Condo, 1947

Silver Lake Gregory Ain condo

2845 1/2 Avenel Street, Los Angeles, CA  | $995,000 | 2 BD | 1 BA

The Avenel Homes, a Silver Lake Gregory Ain condo building. Rare opportunity to own one of the best units in this landmark Silver Lake complex that represents the best of mid-century modern design and thinking.

Ain worked with the 10 original owners to create an innovative plan that offered each owner privacy and flexible floor plans for amazing indoor/outdoor living.

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