Outpost Estates Mid Century Modern House
by Architect Eugene Kinn Choy, A.I.A.
The Brander House the Outpost Estates Mid Century Modern home, established in 1959 by cultural barrier-breaking architect Eugene Kinn Choy, A.I.A., and preserved by architectural photographer Julius Shulman. Huddled in a hidden enclave, this Outpost Mid Century Modern house combines stately scale with unique features and era-sensitive updates, making it a Los Angeles mid-century wonder.
THE FELDMAN RESIDENCE BY ARCHITECT GREGORY AIN IN BEVERLY HILLS
Initially designed by celebrated Mid Century Modern architect Gregory Ain in 1953, the Feldman Residence has been revitalized. This superb modern estate boasts a luxurious and secluded peacefulness throughout on just under an acre of lush grounds up the street from the famed Beverly Hills Hotel. Extended from the original structure, this extensive home shows […]
Ico Parisi: Objects of Beauty
Ico Parisi (1916-1996), a Sicilian born architect, was one of the most influential designers and visionaries to shape the look of the 1950s. Parisi had a fertile imagination and was considered somewhat of a Renaissance man, he was active in the areas of filmmaking, furniture, glass and jewelry design – as well as an artist […]
Jorge Zalszupin | Utter Utopia
Polish born Jorge Zalszupin, b.1922 moved to Brazil after World War II. It was an extremely creative time to rebuild a post-war world and the atmosphere in Brazil allowed his sensual, modern approach to design and architecture to flourish. In 1959, Zalszupin started the furniture design firm L’Atelier, which saw immediate success. He became part […]
RAYMOND LOEWY | A Charismatic Master of Design
Franco-American Raymond Loewy was the “starchitect” of his time, while not officially an architect, rather an industrial designer, Mr. Loewy was the first celebrity designer ever to grace the cover of Time magazine. He was the ultimate style guru, he rode a Harley-Davidson, hung out with jet setting beautiful people and owned houses in New […]
Walter Lamb | A Totally Tubular Outdoor Collection
Following World War II, Robert Brown (Brown Jordan) sought to introduce a product utilizing reclaimed materials. Collaborating with well-known designer, Walter Lamb, these modern prototypes were crafted utilizing bronze and copper tubing salvaged from sunken naval ships at Pearl Harbor. Lamb’s’ signature ultra-cool curvy furniture pieces, lounge chairs, dining tables, benches and more, combine extruded […]