I’ve always been fascinated by those little windows above doorways. I know, it’s a little weird but I get like…
When I was growing up in Southern California, I was always wondering these weird, steep roofs that heavily hung over…
The “birdhouse ranch,” or Mellenthin houses as they’re also called, were created by William Mellenthin, a developer who began building…
What is known as the “Cinderella Ranch” started on a small scale. In fact, it was a single house in…
Storybook architecture begins around the time the first World War ended. The 1920s were a golden era of architecture…
The post-War era is pivotal for Southern California architecture, culture and the families who lived here. As industries such as…
Because I’m an architecture nerd, I get really excited when I see distinctive buildings. It’s not uncommon for me to…
It’s a pet peeve of mine when someone rushes to fix (or worse, rip it out) because it isn’t “perfect”…
As America recovered from the Depression and World War II, the culture that followed exemplified a renewed zest for life.…
Here in Southern California, we get a lot of sun. There’s nothing surprising or new about that statement but what’s…