Tag: crestwood hills

OAK KNOLL MID CENTURY MODERN HOME BY DAVID STRINGER IN PASADENA

Modern mid-century modern house in Pasadena with large glass windows, designed by David Stringer. Surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees, a pathway leads to the entrance as natural light creates a peaceful, inviting atmosphere.

A Classic Oak Knoll Mid Century Modern Home in One of Pasadena’s Most Prestigious Neighborhoods Set within Pasadena’s coveted Oak Knoll neighborhood, 832 Canon Drive, stands among the finest examples of classic Southern California modernist design. Privately positioned on over half an acre, the residence offers an extraordinary sense of seclusion while remaining moments from […]

RICHARD NEUTRA MID-CENTURY SALE HOUSE

A mid-century modern house, designed by Richard Neutra, features large glass windows and brick walls illuminated at dusk, overlooking a glowing turquoise swimming pool surrounded by patio furniture and trees.

The Sale House by Richard Neutra The Sale House is an iconic Richard Neutra Brentwood home and one of the architect’s most compelling Westside residences. Designed in 1960 for artist Elsa Sale and her husband Robert, the home crowns one of the highest points of Brentwood’s coveted Tigertail Road within the celebrated Crestwood Hills enclave. […]

BRENTWOOD CRAIG ELLWOOD HOME – THE BRYON LAMAR JOHNSON HOUSE

Modern two-story house reminiscent of Craig Ellwood’s style, with large glass windows, wooden accents, and an elevated patio. The backyard channels the Johnson House vibe with a rectangular pool, sun loungers, and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.

Architectural Lineage and Significance The Bryon Lamar Johnson House (1953) stands as a published and celebrated work by mid-century Case Study architect Craig Ellwood. The third in Ellwood’s documented series of steel hillside residences, this landmark home is sited along prestigious Tigertail Road in Crestwood Hills, a neighborhood synonymous with postwar architectural experimentation and refined […]

CRAIG ELLWOOD BRENTWOOD HOME – THE SMITH HOUSE

The Smith House designed by Craig Ellwood. Mid Century Modern glass-walled house elevated on supports, with a visible brick wall, sofa, and green trees surrounding the structure under a blue sky

Craig Ellwood Brentwood home, The Smith House, 1958. Perched in the tranquil hills of Brentwood, California, The Smith House is a living testament to the timeless allure of mid-century modern architecture. The home’s architectural brilliance lies in its minimalist yet sophisticated design. Craig Ellwood, known for his innovative approach to modernism, utilized steel and glass […]

CRESTWOOD HILLS MID CENTURY HOUSE BY ARCHITECT A. QUINCY JONES

The Stoleroff House, a modern mid-century house designed by A. Quincy Jones, with large windows, angled rooflines, and wood-concrete exterior. The curved stone pathway leads through a green lawn and lush plants under a blue sky.

The Stoleroff House – 1950, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design, stands as a testament to the architectural brilliance of A. Quincy Jones and Whitney Smith were both renowned modernist architects of their time. Situated within Crestwood Hills HOA, formerly the Mutual Housing Association, this Crestwood Hills mid century house embodies the essence of mid-century […]

A. QUINCY JONES MID CENTURY MODERN HOME IN BRENTWOOD

A mid-century modern house, designed by A. Quincy Jones and Whitney R. Smith, with large windows, an angled roof, and a brick wall. A bright yellow vintage car sits in the driveway amid trees and blue sky—this is The Hart Residence.

The Hart Residence is a timeless masterpiece envisioned by the acclaimed architects A. Quincy Jones and Whitney R. Smith in 1950. This Quincy Jones Mid Century Modern home is a testament to the innovative spirit of its time, standing as an early exemplar of the Mutual Housing Association homes of Brentwood’s Crestwood Hills. With a […]