DESIGN & LIVING
Revival of Retro Kitchens
The kitchen is known to be the heart of the home. Today we are seeing many designers revive retro trends from the 60s and 70s. Both eras offer unique design elements that combine functionality with personality.
Gehry Residence in Santa Monica, 1978
The Gehry Residence in Santa Monica, California, is one of the most famous examples of architect Frank Gehry's deconstructivist style.
Villa Sayer by Marcel Breuer
Villa Sayer in Normandy is another significant residential project designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1970s. It represents Breuer’s exploration of modernist design principles in the context of a more rural, French setting.
Architect Harry Gesner
Harry Gesner is a prominent American architect known for his innovative designs and use of unconventional materials in architecture.
The Beaton House by architect Arthur Mudry, 1965
Located in West Vancouver’s coastal forest sits The Beaton House, a rustic, ethereal pavillion styled home that is rooted on a steep cliffside.
Smalley Residence by A. Quincy Jones (1969-73)
Located in Holmby Hills rests one of A.Quincy Jones’ largest single-family homes, the Smalley Residence.
Harry Gesner’s Wave House in Malibu
Recently listed for a cool $42.5 million dollars, the ‘Wave’ house has marked its territory as one of the most iconic homes in Malibu.
The Gertler Residence by Architect Ray Kappe, 1970
Located in Santa Monica, California, the Gertler Residence was commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gertler. Famed architect Raymond “Ray” Kappe built the home on a densely populated lot of trees with canyon and treetop views from every angle.
The MCM Home of Monica & Simon Siegel
Located in Nottinghamshire, UK, this famous mid-century abode has been floating around the internet for its cool and cozy conversation pit.