Julius Shulman's Home For Sale

The Hollywood Hills home, listed for $2,495,000, is the only unaltered steel-frame house in Los Angeles from architect Raphael S. Soriano. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath house was declared City Historic-Cultural Landmark Number 325 in August 1987. Although Soriano typically did not include screens for the large glass windows that are a staple in mid-century modern architecture, thinking ideally the homeowner would simply leave the windows open to let fresh air in, Shulman insisted screens be included. The result is a stunning home that in some sections is like a glass box perched on the hillside, surrounded by trees, koi ponds, gardens the photographer referred to as his jungle, and animals, like the birds that would join Shulman and his wife during outdoor breakfasts. Shulman died this summer at the age of 98; he'd lived in this home for almost 60 years.

Chances are this is as close as any of us are likely to get to this beautiful landmark home, so enjoy the virtual tour.

Your invitation to the Grand Opening Party for TINI this Thursday!

This Thursday, October 15th is the Grand Opening Party for the new TINI store! Come check it out, have a cocktail, shop and mingle with friends, family and our amazing customers. We're always open until 7pm, but this Thursday, the party goes from 7pm until 10pm. Please RSVP to jen@thisisnotikea.com.

If you haven't been to the store, but can't come on Thursday, stop by some other time. We still have 100% of our inventory online for you to browse on our website, but now you can come to one location to pick everything up, and see everything in person! It is 2200 square feet packed with our unique, sometimes crazy, always entertaining, vintage furniture and accessories.

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Mid Century Modern in Kansas City

This home is special. Not only because it was designed by Bruce Goff but because it shows no fear. Oh, and the conversation pit rocks. A little K.C. Mid Century Modern loving in the air.

5305 Cherry St., Kansas City, Missouri 64110 (map)
$750,000
Designed by Bruce Goff
Built 1967
Listing Agent: Bob Myers

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Infinite Space: The Architecture of John Lautner Screening October 29

This film traces the lifelong quest of visionary genius John Lautner to create 'architecture that has no beginning and no end.' See the film October 29.
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Two Mid Century Modern Sales, One Neighborhood

Mid century modern fans, these are for you. Two estate sales within a mile of each other beginning at 9 am on Friday. Worth coming in late for....or starting the weekend early?

Both sales are in the Skokie-Evanston area just off Golf Road. Each runs on Friday and Saturday.

Sale A: 9511 Drake, Evanston. The cat who ate Danish Modern, with lots of lamps and housewares and teak style thrown in. This one goes from 9 am to 3 pm on Friday and Saturday, 10/9 and 10/10.

Sale B: 9700 Kedvale in Skokie. To control traffic at the opening of the sale at 9 am on Friday, there's a sign-up sheet posted on the front door of this location. No worries, this just means that if you want to be one of the first one in, you should put your name on the list ahead of time. I called the sale conductor, who said by 10:30, everyone should be able to go in without waiting.

In addition to the mid century styles at this sale, there are some first edition books signed by the author and for mad scientists, lots of old chemistry and text books. The estate sale at 9700 Kedvale runs Friday from 9 to 2 and Saturday from 9 to 3.

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Rent the whole Mid Century Modern Hotel for New Years Eve

Making big plans for New Year's Eve? If you (and your 600 closest friends) are willing to go to Denver, you can take over an entire hotel for the evening. And pay for it on eBay.

The Curtis Hotel, a boutique with a mid-century modern theme and 330 rooms, has started an auction to sell its services for the night of Dec. 31. The winning bidder gets use of all the rooms, as well as the hotel's grand ballroom, live music, champagne, caviar, dinner, breakfast (and, of course, all the staff) to pull off a once-in-a-lifetime party.

It's not unprecedented for a hotelier to rent out an entire property to a single client, but it's a sales tactic more common with smaller hotels. With such a large number of rooms – on a busy night for hotels – the price is likely to be steep; by the beginning of this week, there was already a bid for $50,000 (U.S.), which didn't hit the hotel's minimum price for the auction. But that means the door is still open, and the auction doesn't end until Sunday.

For details, see www.wonnightonly.com.

Metropol Art Walk & Launch Party – Oct 8th, 7-11pm

Metropol Launch Party – Save the Date

Thursday, October 8th, 7 – 11pm
6001 Carlton Way
Hollywood, Ca 90028

deasy/penner&partners would like to invite you to join us in celebration of the official Grand Opening of Metropol featuring an evening of art, music, food & beverage presented by Signature Magazine and Tanner & White. The ‘Art Walk’ will host 12 different artists sponsored by A + D Museum.

Metropol by RSA Architects - 41 unique one and two bedroom residences, including 11 penthouses--providing serenity within a vibrant and emerging enclave of Hollywood. Five floor plans demonstrate a defined approach to living areas as combined with the openness of a loft residence with expansive volumes, large windows and generous patios or balconies. The custom interior finishes are an extension of the façade with a concentration of oak flooring, cabinetry and finish carpentry accented by polished chrome, glass and stainless steel.

Please RSVP metropol@deasypenner.com Space is limited