By Brian Libby Call this a case study in warm, wood-ensconced modernism from an architect known for working with steel or perhaps an example of relatively modest postwar housing from a man whose work has long been associated with Hollywood glamour. In the Crestwood Hills enclave of Brentwood, Los Angeles, known for its high concentration… Keep reading →

by Brian Libby Though it measures just 1,216 square feet with two bedrooms and two baths, this classic Mid-Century by architect William Wallace Reid feels larger. Maybe that’s because, in classic Southern California fashion, the indoor spaces are just the beginning for this Santa Monica residence. Located only a half mile from the public Will… Keep reading →

Thoughtfully re-imagined, this San Rafael Hills contemporary residence offers a sleek twist on its original 1950s mid-century design. Swanky and sophisticated, the home’s split-level configuration provides versatile living options. The entry level offers an open concept with contiguous living/dining and kitchen space, a striking corner fireplace, a wall of windows and access to a balcony… Keep reading →

By Wendy Bowman William Wallace Reid never achieved the same level of acting success as his parents — silent film stars Dorothy Davenport and Wallace Reid, both popular players at Universal Pictures during the 1910s — but he did wind up with quite a flair for the dramatic, a flair he funneled into architecture. Reid… Keep reading →

By Angela Serratore Altadena | $995,000 A Mid-Century Modern house built in 1948, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.2-acre lot Altadena, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains just north of Pasadena, has a small-town feel despite its proximity to urban areas. A highlight of the fall and winter months is… Keep reading →