Dogtown Ink

Circa 19TK

Sun decks and a casement window sun porch distinguish this wooden home.

Grand Blvd
Venice, California

1980 by Studio Works (Robert Mangurian and Craig Hodgetts)

It’s what’s inside this former art gallery and apartment building that really counts: an interior circular court occupies the center of the structure. (The photograph of the interior is from Studio Works website.) The building was named among the 200 most significant L.A. buildings of the past 200 years for the Los Angeles Bicentennial Celebration.

51 Market Street
Venice, California

19TK by TK

This minimalist modern home is complimented by a tranquil garden of pebbles and babbling fountains, a surprising contrast to its often bustling Venice Boulevard location.

North Venice Blvd
Venice, California

Circa TK

Classic craftsman bungalow with river rock foundation and columns…and beautiful gardens.

Rialto
Venice, California

Circa TK, addition circa TK by TK

Can’t say for sure, but from the looks of things, the taller structure is an add-on to a more modest, older craftsman bungalow.

Rialto
Venice, California

1990 by Koning Eizenberg Architecture — Glenn Robert Erickson

Straddling a plot that was once electric streetcar line, this long block of “artist” lofts is bookended by sheet-metal clad volumes, chain link fencing and false walls, while those in between are simpler stucco boxes.

499 Santa Clara
Venice, California

Circa TK

Lush growth shields this canals cottage from those who would read over shoulders.

Canals
Venice, California

20TK by TK

Optimal angles for harvesting solar power heavily influenced this modern home’s design.

Amoroso
Venice, California

2008 by TK

Oblong windows and cut-outs open up this boxy modern house.

Ocean Ave
Venice, California

Circa 19TK

Craftsman-style California bungalow with classic deep porch and exposed structural elements reminiscent of a Japanese shrine.

Venice, California