Frameless glass

Los Angeles-based Conner + Perry Architects, the current architects of record for the Sheats-Goldstein Residence and Estate, unveil the property’s newly completed annex, Club James. Originally envisioned by renowned mid-century architect John Lautner and estate owner James Goldstein, the development and completion of the accessory entertainment facility symbolizes a fully collaborative effort between Goldstein and three design teams that spans nearly fifty years. Joe Fletcher Joe Fletcher As one of Los Angeles’s most famous mid-century homes, the Sheats-Goldstein Residence is nearly as iconic as the Hollywood sign itself, having been featured countless times in film, television, fashion, and music videos, and widely r... More

Summer retreat, winter retreat, Alpine retreat, family retreat….. In many, many respects House carezza is a retreat. And even if it widely opens up two of it’s sides to the Alpine panorama, it does at the same time hide out the view of the more then close neighbouring buildings. This adds to the retreat indeed! Hannes Niederkofler The shingle clad outer shell will weather in time; and it’s welcome to do so! That will make it fit wonderfully into the local building tradition that has used this technique over centuries. Hannes Niederkofler In contrast to the outside character, that has a certain roughness to it, comunicating with the harsh atmospheric conditions oft he changing seasons in a high alpine setting,... More

The inspiration for this contemporary glass house was drawn from the estate rules that forbid the use of burglar bars. Toying with the idea of protecting a house that’s already secured led to the exploration of large cantilevered boxes enclosed by black steel bars. Rectangular in form, the design of House Ber is centered around the living room, water features and covered patio areas. The double volume spaces embrace the open plan of this house, while the bold steel bars make a point of being noticed. Stepping up towards the front door that’s discreetly located in a frameless glass wall, you find yourself standing on a concrete podium elevated above the water feature. The asymmetrical stairs between the split levels are disguised as... More