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Michael D. Phillips 310.927.9189
Crosby Doe 310.428.6755 Julia Hodges 310.880.1070
Westwood Full Service Highrise with Ocean Views
3 bedrooms, 4 baths
$5,325,000
3 bedrooms, 2 baths
$3,895,000
Godfredsen-Sigal Architects - The John Baldessari House #1, 1903-2000
10800 Wilshire Blvd #1503, Westwood, CA 90024
2623 3rd Street, Santa Monica, California 90405
Nadel Architects - The Californian, 2006
Elegantly remodeled premier ocean-view unit at The
Californian, the best L.A. high-rise from the 'Oughts' (2000-
2010). An ingenious combination of Art Deco detailing and
a modernist glass curtain wall, high-floor units here offer
panoramic vistas that few Manhattan tower-dwellers
can even dream of. On the clearest days, the eye scans
from rooftops southwards out toward Palos Verdes and
Long Beach; east to Century City and the DTL A skyline
beyond; and out west to the waves of the Pacific. Nothing
but floor-to-ceiling glass (when the sleek modernist
blinds are raised) separates one from a vast panorama of
Los Angeles. Sliding doors here access a large balcony
running the entire length of the room, grounding the vistas.
First offering: After laid back living in his 2 story early Santa
Monica Craftsman influenced home for nearly ten years, artist John
Baldessari needed more space, more light, and more creatively
exciting living space. He hired Ron Godfredsen and Danna Sigal,
Architects to expand and bring a modern ambience to the house. A
Wrightian influenced addition with eat-in kitchen, and a library above
was added at the rear, the exteriors were perforated with skylights
and light windows that seem to give a tip of the hat to James Turrell's
work in Venice. Roy McMakin completed the vision with custom made
furniture (some of which may be available for separate purchase).
While now modern, the character of the original Craftsman style is
still referenced with exterior matching lap siding, and the retention
of many interior period details. The residence is set in a garden with
an olive grove, grassy yard, and exotic plantings, and includes open
plan public spaces, library, three bedrooms, two baths, and laundry.