ARCHITECTURE
This guide is very much a work in progress. Expect additional, specific architectural information, links and random blather shortly. For now, pray, indulge my inaccuracies, misnomers and general loosey-gooseyness.
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Case Studies 3 (Gregory Ain)
1947 by Gregory Ain
One of a cluster of mid-century modern homes in Mar Vista Preservation Zone designed by Gregory Ain for middle and lower income families. Here’s more on the Mar Vista Tract.
Mar Vista, California
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Chalet Craftsman
Circa 1908 (possibly earlier)
This century-old craftsman appears to have Swiss chalet influences.
Park
Venice, California
Chartreuse Pop-Frame Bungalow
Venice, California
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Chiat Day Mojo Advertising (Frank Gehry Architects)
1991 by Frank Gehry
The binoculars, which one drives between to the parking garage, are by Claes Oldenburg. They house meeting rooms.
340 Main Street
Venice, California
Chippendalish Cottage
Circa 19TK
It seems even Philip Johnson drew inspiration from the modest cottages of Venice.
Rialto
Venice, California
Clapboard and Tile Court
Venice, California
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Clear House
Converted home with translucent upper floors.
Venice, California
Congressional Manse
Ocean Front Walk
Venice, California
Conron Building (Historic)
Circa 1915
The last Venice-style building erected by the Kinney Company, the Conron Building (now home to Sidewalk Cafe) was once home to one of Harrah’s original bingo parlors.
1401 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, California
Cottage & Boat Yard
Venice, California
Simple home, more ambitious landscaping. Probably can’t hurt to have a dory in your front lawn, what with tidal wave risk and all.