Nelson Residence (1958) by Lloyd Ruocco
One of Ruocco's "Garden Villas"
Mailbox
John Dirks did some stereos for Ruocco projects. This might be one.
Now that's a lock
On top of being in near original condition, it comes with the plans.
The house was for sale, but it looks like it might have been purchased. I hope it lands in good hands.
Keith York at Modern San Diego curated two exhibitions of Julius Shulman's work in San Diego.
First up is Julius Shulman: Modern La Jolla at The La Jolla Historical Society.
The exhibition will be on view until January 19, 2020
The La Jolla Federal Savings and Loans Association (1962)
The lighting fixtures used on the building were designed by Malcolm Leland.
This Henry Hester house is still standing.
Richard Neutra rendering of the Oxley Residence
There is a section of the exhibition dedicated to Edward Killingsworth's Triad houses in La Jolla. It is San Diego's only built contribution to the Arts & Architecture Case Study House program.
The second exhibition is Julius Shulman: Modern San Diego at the Central Library Art Gallery in Downtown San Diego.
This exhibition will also be on view until January 19, 2020
Hillcrest North Medical Center (1964) by Deems, Lewis & Partners.
The architect who added the disgusting addition to ground floor should have their lic…
Greta Grossman for Ralph O Smith and La Gardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery
That Good Design label though
Ephemera, Tom Sachs and John Novy
Three Weekend Stuff posts in a row. Sorry for slacking off.
Another Downtown Modernism is in the books. It's the only place I shopped this weekend and this is what I came home with. What other flea market produces three Harrison McIntosh vases, an early Heino, Adam Silverman and a craft mirror?
You know, for plants.
A good sized Soleri.