A MAGICAL ESCAPE

GLENDALE MID CENTURY MODERN HOUSE WITH POOL

Glendale Mid Century Modern House by David A. Lopez

This exquisite Glendale mid century modern house by architect David A. Lopez, 1954, seamlessly blends sleek design, with organic elements and the allure of outdoor living. The residence showcases all there is to love about mid century design. Clean lines, expansive windows an open floor plan and an expansive pool create the ultimate oasis just minutes from the heart of Los Angeles.

The open living, dining room and kitchen, with vaulted ceilings and post and beam construction, complement the slump stone fireplace with a raised hearth. The lofty construction combines with classic clerestory windows to celebrate all there is to love about mid century architecture and design. The interior space expands into the outdoors with views of the sparkling pool and lush greenery beyond.

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AT ONE WITH NATURE

GLENDALE MID CENTURY MODERN HOME

Glendale Mid Century Modern home, post and beam design

This sophisticated post-and-beam home, perched amidst the tranquil setting of the treetops, eloquently showcases the synergy of nature and architecture. The Glendale Mid Century Modern home establishes a fresh dialogue between the indoors and the outdoors with its meticulously crafted details and thoughtfully curated spaces. Expansive windows frame the verdant views just outside. The residence is the ideal dwelling where design aesthetics and natural beauty converge to create an aspirational living experience.

Living room of a Glendale Mid Century Modern home with walls of glass

The home’s unique character lies in its open, airy spaces, defined by clean lines that echo the simplicity of mid-century modern design. The extensive use of glass throughout breaks down the barriers between the interior and exterior spaces, creating an uninterrupted visual connection. This classic modernist architectural approach ensures the ever-evolving panorama of the outdoors becomes integral to the home’s living experience.

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BLISSFUL LIVING

GLENDALE BUFF AND HENSMAN MID CENTURY HOME

Glendale Buff and Hensman mid century home in Glen Oaks Canyon

This pristine Glendale Buff and Hensman mid century home is an oasis of tranquility tucked away in the peaceful surroundings of Glenoaks Canyon. The stunning architectural residence has been beautifully crafted. Clerestory windows surround the residence creating a lighted architectural box filled with stylish design.

This open-floor plan residence is designed to maximize natural light and harness its beautiful surroundings. With purposeful precision, the home utilizes the finest materials, unique architectural details, and majestic expanses of glass to create an environment that perfectly balances nature and modern living. There is careful attention to design, plan, and details that combine contemporary style and modern amenities with classic 1950s mid-century elements. The living room’s focal point fireplace creates a welcoming environment ideal for gatherings large and small.

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LIVE IN THE WOODLANDS

RAY KAPPE GLENDALE MID-CENTURY HOME

Ray Kappe Glendale mid century home for Gordon & Hildred Goetschel

The Gordon & Hildred Goetschel house is a significant Ray Kappe Glendale mid century home. Completed in 1954, it was the architect’s first single-family residence and the start of a pioneering and influential career that would span nearly 7 decades. This Glendale house is an important example of Southern California Mid-Century Modernism and represents Kappe’s early interest in strong geometry, clean lines, open spaces and indoor-outdoor living.

Kappe’s early work emphasized spatial expansion, and the building was designed to focus its inhabitants towards the surrounding nature and distant views. The result is a beautiful and unique property that conveys a sense of structure juxtaposed peace and tranquility.

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A MASTERFUL MOMENT

GLENDALE LLOYD WRIGHT HOME – THE DERBY HOUSE

Glendale Lloyd Wright home, the Derby House

This Glendale Lloyd Wright home is a timeless masterpiece by architect Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright. The epitome of modernity, the restored 1926 Derby House,showcases the architect’s vision. From the Mayan-influenced textile block construction to the abstract renderings of yucca plants found onsite and interpreted in the design of French door grilles and fireplace grates – this home integrates nature and building in a way that is impressive. With its unique design and well-maintained features, The Derby House is perfect for anyone who wants an elegant, one-of-a-kind living experience.

The dramatic double height living room with fireplace is a true focal point. The light-filled space is perfect for gatherings and relaxation and offers a balcony/library running across in a diagonal fashion. The home is not just a luxury property but also a living museum for those with a taste for history and authentic architecture from the early 1900s.

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