The Birdhouse Ranch, Another Twist on the Ranch House

The “birdhouse ranch,” or Mellenthin houses as they’re also called, were created by William Mellenthin, a developer who began building…

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The Story of LA’s Own: Googie Architecture

As America recovered from the Depression and World War II, the culture that followed exemplified a renewed zest for life.…

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The Function and Beauty of Brise Soleil

Here in Southern California, we get a lot of sun. There’s nothing surprising or new about that statement but what’s…

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The Essence of Mid-century Modern Architecture

  California in the post-World War II years was brimming with optimism and opportunity. Enter Mid-century Modern architecture! After a…

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The Dingbat: An Appreciation

Southern California is home to some of the best examples of architecture out there. We have Spanish Colonial revival, Tudor,…

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