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Forbes
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
This $10 Million Spanish Colonial Honors Los Feliz's Artful Architectural Lineage
The facade reads classic Spanish Colonial, yet inside, considered choices make this Los Feliz beauty unmistakably its own. Andrew Bramasco 'Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles.' Frank Lloyd Wright said that, and some of those loose objects were his own. Two of his best‑known works—Hollyhock House and the Ennis House—landed right here. In the neighborhood known as Los Feliz. Wright, a champion of organic architecture and a critic of overbuilding, took the serrated hillside of Los Feliz as a fitting canvas for his young Mayan Revival experiments. He wasn't alone. Wallace Neff, Richard Neutra, Gregory Ain, R. M. Schindler, and Wright's son, Lloyd Wright, all drew lines across these slopes. The results are still visible in stucco and steel and glass, perched above canyons, tucked along curling streets, looking out toward the Observatory and the basin beyond. Residents are similarly storied. The neighborhood has been a longtime refuge for the recognizable. Early days brought Walt Disney, Cecil B. DeMille, Charlie Chaplin. More recently, Brad Pitt, Jon Hamm, Natalie Portman. Here a pattern emerges. Creative wealth hires ambitious architects, who produce buildings that attract creative wealth. Light from arched French doors skims across groin‑vaulted ceilings in one of the signature rooms at 2720 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz. Andrew Bramasco Not every house is by a marquee name, yet many carry the marks of mastery—confident, crafted and unconventional. Just like 2720 Glendower Avenue. Folded into the hillside on a green promontory, the restored Spanish Colonial, designed by prolific Southern California architect Theodore J. Scott, was completed in 1928, just five years after the Ennis House, a short bend away. One can imagine Wright's stone giant entering Scott's peripheral vision on his way to work and, perhaps, encouraging a bolder line. The sitting room's carved fireplace, decorative ceiling beams and other traditional notes remain, holding the home's original spirit. Andrew Bramasco Boldness shows up here in thoughtful ways. In the main living room, groin‑vaulted ceilings gather the light, then scatter it across plaster curves. A procession of French doors draw the eye outward to a terrace and pool, where the white domes of Griffith Observatory shine high on the hillside. Inside, a sitting room's dark wood beams carry intricate carvings that invite closer inspection. The two‑story foyer turns upward around a curved staircase ribboned with custom-stained glass. Scott's signatures surface in original hardwood floors, arched openings and handmade clay tile that records the pressure and deftness of craftsmen's hands. Strokes of red travertine deliver color without losing the home's mineral register. Andrew Bramasco In 2023, after 95 years, the five-bedroom home received a full restoration by award-winning architecture studio 22RE, who favored strong gestures. Slabs of red travertine anchor moments throughout. En-suite bathroom walls wear patterned tiling that reads as composition rather than ornament. Oversized black casement windows reframe views and pull more of the hillside into the interior. Nothing is overstated. Selections that set a mood instead of demanding attention. The primary wing adds a soaking tub, a custom walk‑in closet and a private terrace. Andrew Bramasco That stylish ease feels distinctly Los Feliz—a little daring yet effortless. The home manages warmth and intimacy without softening its stance. You get the original bones, the historical grain and then a contemporary clarity layered on top. Old and new in conversation. The dialogue never veers into debate. Driving up the winding road that leads to 2720 Glendower, it's easy to see why such a concentration of architectural thinking has gathered on this one hillside. Geography plays a part. It lifts the house into light and air while holding it close to the land. On the terrace, water moves at the pool's edge. The city sits at a distance. From its hillside seat, the skyline reads in one continuous line. Andrew Bramasco Los Feliz values the bold and experimental. Good projects tend to find their way here. The Glendower house fits neatly into that tradition. Priced at $9.99 million, the listing for 2720 Glendower Avenue is held by Jonathan Mogharrabi and Marci Kays of Carolwood Estates. Carolwood Estates is a member of Forbes Global Properties , an invitation-only network of top-tier brokerages worldwide and the exclusive real estate partner of Forbes.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Frank Lloyd Wright's former NYC home sold for $18.9M
The former Plaza residence of the famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright sold at asking price for $18.9 million, The Post has learned. Wright spent five productive years at the Plaza while overseeing one of his final and most iconic designs, the Guggenheim Museum on the Upper East Side. The architect's large corner dwelling, once dubbed the Frank Lloyd Wright Suite, was on the market for less than five months. 7 Frank Lloyd Wright, pictured on a book tour in New York. Bettmann Archive 7 The Plaza has long been an eye-catching sight on Central Park South. The Charlie Attias Team / Compass 7 The spacious living room of the corner condo unit. The Charlie Attias Team / Compass The four-bedroom listed in February for $18.5 million, boasting 4,000 square feet and sweeping Central Park views. It quickly entered contract in late April and the ink finally dried two months later, according to city records. Wright lived at the Plaza with his wife, Olgivanna Lloyd Wright, from 1954 to 1959. He managed to find time to redesign the unit while overseeing the Guggenheim Museum's construction, and he even used the building's lobby to unveil early plans for the still-highly visited structure. Not only was the art museum one of the American architect's most famous projects, but it was also one of his last. Wright died just six months before the Guggenheim Museum opened its doors in October 1959. The apartment's next generation of ownership is hidden behind a shell corporation. Listing agent Charlie Attias of Compass revealed to The Post that the mystery buyer is from New York, but is not a New York City local. 7 The formal dining area. The Charlie Attias Team / Compass 7 The black-and-white kitchen features modern appliances and Manhattan views. The Charlie Attias Team / Compass Attias, who shared the listing with fellow broker Connor Ramage and Brooke Winsness, declined to provide additional details. In addition to Venetian plaster walls, custom moldings and mosaic tilework, the luxe condo offers 13-foot ceilings and oversize windows with panoramas of Central Park, Grand Army Plaza and Fifth Avenue. Owners at the Plaza Private Residences also benefit from hotel amenities like 24-hour room service and twice-a-day housekeeping. 7 A sitting room that could double as a bedroom. The Charlie Attias Team / Compass 7 A large bedroom with Central Park views. The Charlie Attias Team / Compass The well-appointed perch previously belonged to heirs of the Hudson News empire, James and Lisa Cohen. The pair purchased the condo 2009 for $13 million and used it as a pied-à-terre. Architect Louis Lisboa of VL Architects and interior designer Susanna Maggard were tapped to undertake extensive gut renovations. The upgraded interiors were featured in Architectural Digest more than once. The Cohens attempted listed the home in 2015 for a whopping $39.5 million — later reduced to $26 million — but found no takers. The successful sale of Wright's former home is happy news for the Plaza Private Residences, where excess listings and big price drops were reported by The Post just last year.
Hypebeast
22-07-2025
- Business
- Hypebeast
Listings: Frank Lloyd Wright's Fountainhead Residence Is up for Sale
Summary Frank Lloyd Wright's Fountainhead residence in Jackson, Mississippi, has officiallyhit the market, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of American architectural history. Commissioned in 1948 by oil magnate J. Willis Hughes and completed in the early 1950s, the Usonian-stylehometakes its name from Ayn Rand's novelThe Fountainhead— a nod to Wright's influence on the book's protagonist and its themes of individualism and design integrity. Set on nearly an acre of wooded land, the 3,558-square-foot residence was designed to harmonize with its sloped site, embodying Wright's philosophy of organic architecture. Its diamond-shaped floor plan – based on a parallelogram – guides every aspect of the design from the layout of rooms to the scale of doors and windows. Constructed without stud walls, drywall, or paint, the house features Tidewater Red Cypress walls and ceilings, a copper roof and expansive glass panels that invite natural light and views of the surrounding landscape. Inside, the residence includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and two half baths. Signature Wright fedatures such as built-in furniture, radiant floor heating and geometric skylights contribute to the home's cohesive and functional aesthetic. The living room, with its soaring ceiling and cantilevered roof, opens to a terrace that overlooks a cascading fountain and pond—features designed to evoke a woodland glade. A gallery-style corridor connects the bedroom wing, which includes a master suite, a dormitory-style room and a third bedroom originally intended for the Hughes family's daughter. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980, Fountainhead has been meticulously restored by its current owner, architect Robert Parker Adams, who has lived in the home for over four decades. The property remains a testament to Wright's enduring vision and craftsmanship, blending innovation with natural beauty. Located at 306 Glenway Drive in the Fondren neighborhood, the property is listed for $2.5 million USD throughCrescent Sotheby's International Realty.
Ottawa Citizen
18-07-2025
- General
- Ottawa Citizen
Today's letters: Developers and architects should stop taking the easy way out
Shouldn't Ottawa be an architectural gem? Article content Article content A housing plan approval for Sussex Drive is probably a mistake, but considering the NCC's track record of not approving stunning new building designs, don't hold your breath. As Mohammed Adam points out, the Daly Building — which was the finest example of Chicago architecture in Ottawa — was demolished and instead of keeping that wonderful façade, its replacement beside the elegant Château Laurier and across from the stunning old Union Station is an architectural eyesore failure. There should be more public input into what the ultimate designs will look like. Article content Article content After all, Ottawa is the nation's capital. Shouldn't it set an architectural standard? Are tourists going to make the Canadian duty trek to their capital only to see architectural ugliness? Apartments and condo buildings along the 'embassy row' part of Sussex will radically change our grand avenue to the point where it may just eventually turn into another modern strip of car dealerships and burger joints. Article content Developers and architects owe this city exceptional architecture rather than taking the easy way out and constructing something that doesn't attract attention, and might even make you want to throw up. Article content Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, once supposedly said, 'A doctor can bury his mistakes, but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.' If the NCC and developers don't turn Ottawa into a place of grandeur, then vines might be the only answer, because you're stuck with these distasteful architectural results for decades. Article content Article content Unfortunately the night ended in tragedy as I was tended to in an ambulance onsite because I was over-heated and under-hydrated. When we arrived, after walking from Bayview Station, we dragged our thirsty selves around for about a half-hour trying to find a booth to buy water where there wasn't a long lineup to buy booze. What happened to the water stations that used to be located all over the site? Article content Well guess what, they offer free water in the medical tent. So everybody, go to the medical tent to get your water. Article content It sounds like the NCC was doing a competent job informing the public with the Access to information process. Then along comes the Commissioner of Official Languages, who claims that these NCC emails and short notes to the individuals have to be posted in both official languages. Now public access has been shut down.
Tokyo Weekender
17-07-2025
- Tokyo Weekender
The Best Day Trips From Nagoya by Train
Beyond its impressive historical sites and delicious miso, Nagoya is also a convenient base for exploring the Chubu region. The city is situated right in the center of the Japanese archipelago, and offers easy access to lush mountains, striking architecture and local gems. Read on for a list of our recommended day trips from central Nagoya. List of Contents: Inuyama Nagakute Takayama Ise Gifu Omi Hachiman Gamagori Related Posts inuyama castle Inuyama Easily accessible via the Meitetsu-Inuyama Line Semi-Express from Meitetsu Nagoya Station in just over 30 minutes, Inuyama offers an ideal day trip from Nagoya. The city's highlight is Inuyama Castle , a national treasure and one of Japan's oldest original castles, which provides panoramic views from its wooden keep. Adjacent to the castle lies a charming town, including Showa Alley, where visitors can stroll through traditional streets and enjoy local snacks such as dango (Japanese dumpling made from rice flour). Other notable attractions include the picturesque Sanko Inari Shrine with its iconic red torii gates and heart-shaped ema (wooden prayer plaques) and Urakuen Garden , home to the historic Joan teahouse built in 1618. For those interested in architecture from the Meiji era, the Meiji Mura open-air museum is a short bus ride away from Inuyama Station. Don't miss the Imperial Hotel's striking geometric entrance, designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. ghibli park Nagakute Nagakute, located just east of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, can be reached in about an hour from Nagoya via the Higashiyama Line to Fujigaoka and then by bus. A major draw is Ghibli Park , situated within the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park), inviting visitors to step into the whimsical worlds of Studio Ghibli films with immersive exhibits and beautifully recreated scenes. Beyond the magic of Ghibli, history enthusiasts can explore the Nagakute Battlefield , a significant site where Toyotomi Hideyoshi (then known as Hashiba Hideyoshi) and Tokugawa Ieyasu's troops fought in 1584. Another popular spot to explore in the area includes the Toyota Automobile Museum , which showcases a vast collection of classic and modern vehicles. Sanmachi Suji Takayama Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, often called 'Little Kyoto' due to its beautiful Edo-period streets, is around two and a half hours from Nagoya via the JR Hida Limited Express. Upon arrival, visitors can immerse themselves in Sanmachi Suji, Takayama's historic district, characterized by its traditional wooden merchant houses that are home to sake breweries, craft shops and cafes. For a deeper dive into the town's rich history, explore Takayama Jinya , a beautifully preserved Edo-era administrative building, and consider a visit to the Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall to marvel at the elaborate floats used in its famous biannual festival. The Higashiyama Walking Course offers a tranquil stroll through a temple-lined hillside, providing scenic views of the town. meoto iwa Ise Ise , located in Mie Prefecture and home to one of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines, can be reached in about 90 minutes by Kintetsu limited express trains to Iseshi or Ujiyamada stations. One of its most symbolic sites is the Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu), a complex with more than 120 shrines. The two most significant are the Inner Shrine (Naiku), dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami, and the Outer Shrine (Geku), dedicated to Toyouke no Omikami, the deity of food and provisions. After visiting the shrine, explore Oharaimachi and Okage Yokocho , charming historical streets with traditional buildings housing shops selling local specialties such as Ise udon, aka mochi rice cakes and various souvenirs. If you're traveling with your significant other, head to Futami Okitama Shrine for an ethereal sight and good fortune. It is known for its proximity to the Meoto Iwa 'wedded rocks' that are joined by a sacred rope. view from gifu castle Gifu Ideal for nature lovers and history buffs, Gifu city can be reached in less than 30 minutes from Nagoya Station. Home to Gifu Castle , a stronghold of the daimyo Oda Nobunaga, Gifu also boasts a fascinating history and rich culture. The Kawaramachi district , for instance, is a centuries-old riverside port with latticed townhouses, traditional sweets shops and narrow alleys. Shoboji Temple , which belongs to the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism, houses one of Japan's most famous Daibutsu (Great Buddha statues). Gifu Park, located at the foot of Mount Kinka and Gifu Castle, provides a lush space to read and rest, and is home to Nobunaga's Garden and the remains of his former residence. If you're visiting in the summer, check out Minna no Mori (Gifu City Chuo Library), a dreamy architectural gem known for its 'forest of umbrellas.' We also recommend trying Gifu delicacies such as Hida beef and ayu fish. For more details, check out our guide to Gifu city . Hachiman-bori Canal la collina omihachiman Omi Hachiman Less than an hour away from Nagoya via the Shinkansen and Biwako Line Special Rapid, Omi Hachiman in Shiga Prefecture is a picturesque town on the shores of Lake Biwa. Its most beloved site is Hachiman-bori Canal , where you can enjoy leisurely boat rides while looking out at traditional merchant houses. Omi was a powerful trading region for centuries, and its history has been preserved with thought and care. Another unique attraction is La Collina Omihachiman , the flagship store of the Taneya Group — a well-known producer of Japanese and Western confectionaries, bakeries and more. Designed by architect Terunobu Fujimori, the grass-covered structure is a sight to behold in itself. While there, try their famous freshly-baked Baumkuchen and fluffy castella. We also recommend taking the Hachimanyama Ropeway up Mount Hachiman to visit Zuiryuji Temple — the serene grounds are particularly enchanting in the autumn when they are shrouded in vibrant shades of red. Shinmachi Dori , a street lined with historic merchant residences, is a designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and has been around since the end of the Edo period. While in the area, check out Kawara Museum , which celebrates Omi Hachiman's rich history of tile artisanship. takeshima island Gamagori Known for its natural beauty, hot springs and family-friendly sightseeing, Gamagori is a coastal city in Aichi Prefecture. It's reachable in about 45 minutes from Nagoya Station via the Tokaido Line Special Rapid service. The city's most iconic site is Takeshima Island , a scenic, peaceful gem connected by a bridge to the mainland. It is said that walking across this bridge brings couples good luck. On Takeshima, visit Yaotomi Shrine, dedicated to the Buddhist goddess Benzaiten. If you are traveling with kids, Laguna Ten Bosch resort features an amusement park, water park and dazzling illuminations. Gamagori Orange Park , where you can participate in seasonal fruit picking, is another family-friendly place to visit. The fruits harvested here are known for their fine quality, and distributed to markets all over Japan. 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