Design enthusiasts will have the chance to explore numerous L.A. area homes that have been hand selected by Dwell magazine for their diversity of livable, innovative modern architecture and design during the 11th annual Dwell on Design exhibition and conference, set for June 17-26 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Here’s a look at what you can expect to see on these exclusive tours, which take place from the hills to the beach June 19, 25 and 26, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.:
Mar Vista/Culver City (June 19)—includes the Coolidge Residence, a former one-story home renovated by Thane Roberts to accommodate a larger family, complete with two stories, gardens and a pool; Grand View Residence, sporting the extensive remodel and addition of a bungalow by Design/Build Studio Daryl Olesinski, O+L Building Projects LLC; Keeshen Drive, which mergers indoor and outdoor living; Rubens House, a new modern property designed by Thane Roberts and built by T.C. Green Homes; and the Venezia Residence, designed for a video game developer with an outdoor screening room and a storage room designed specifically for surfboards.
East Side/Hills (June 25)—includes the Black House, originally built in 1978 and transformed by builder Scott Harris and designer Jennie Garth (complete with a custom floating fireplace, a hillside infinity pool with an underwater speaker system and a putting green); Beech Knoll House, a recently remodeled sleek and modern abode featuring a fully integrated automation system that spans from preferred shower settings to mood-specific lighting and music; Temple Hill House, an original Buff, Straub and Hensman home reengineered by architect Don Mathias Dimster to create a luxurious oasis in the Hollywood Hills with a roof deck boasting unobstructed views; The Samuel-Novarro House, designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. in 1928, which was acquired by actress Diane Keaton in the 1980s and remodeled by architect Josh Schweitzer; and Trousdale Residence, originally designed by master architect Rex Lotery in 1960 and updated with new finishes, an open layout, and large kitchen and entertaining space.
Santa Monica/Venice (June 26)—includes the Piccus Residence, which highlights the homeowner’s personal art collection (including traditional paintings and sculpture); Cooper Residence, which showcases simplicity in structure and material while implementing environmentally conscious design; Adelaide Place, a prefabricated LivingHome by architect Ray Kappe that has been decked out by designer Denise Kuriger to suit the tastes of the homeowner, an avid gourmand and modern art collector; Maloney Residence, featuring Western Red Cedar throughout and high ceilings that connect exterior spaces from the front to back; and Bay Street, a 1917 beach bungalow that has been redone by designer Delphine Lafont to create additional light and space.
In addition to the Home Tours, design lovers also will be able to listen to the architects, builders and designers discuss their challenges, inspirations and successes in designing and building each of the homes featured at Meet the Architects Nights, scheduled for June 17 and 23 from 7-9 p.m. The exhibition and conference also features world-class speakers, product demonstrations, seminars and more.
For more information on this year’s event, or to purchase home tour tickets for $100-$110, visit la.dwellondesign.com.