Moore House, PV PRESERVATION ALERT

PRESERVATION ACTION ALERT!

It sounds like Palos Verdes Estates received an incredible number of letters on the Moore House, but we cannot let up off our Preservation throttle.  Letters can still be sent to the city in support of LA Conservancy and our mission to notate specific properties with value to the community and society at large.  Even if you are not a resident of the Palos Verdes Estates community, it is important you speak out now before it is too late.  The options by the current owners are really not options as they want to tear down most of what is all ready there. 

There is still time to help preserve this unique mid-century modern home designed by the son of Frank, Lloyd Wright.  "The city Planning Commission is set to weigh the project in January", said city Planning Director Allan Rigg. 

Please take a moment and support LA Conservancy in preserving Modern Architecture.

To comment on plans to demolish and replace a modern, Lloyd Wright-designed home in Palos Verdes Estates, e-mail city Associate Planner Stacey Kinsella at skinsella@pvestates.org, or fax 310-378-7820.  Also, please cc mvavala@laconservancy.org   modernhomesla@gmail.com in order to keep a track of the support.

Daily Breeze Article 12/9/10:

http://goo.gl/HYDSy

Luxury Real Estate For Sale at EVO Downtown Los Angeles

Residence #1701 is exclusively being offered onto the market at $1,350,000.  Amazing southern exposure with beautiful light throughout.  The balcony is what friends are for!  This 2/2.5 2,346sf unit will blow your mind with high-end finishes throughout. 

Along with the buildings 6th floor Sundeck + Pool, you can enjoy the 24th story Residence Retreat.  Outdoor entertaining kitchen and rooftop fireplace lounge make this a perfect sophisticated choice in living in South Park, Los Angeles.  With the building's on-site concierge  and Sky Gym, you can live as you wish with dining and retail located below on the street level. 

EVO has had much success in the past year with 32 closed/sold.  Currently 3 Residences are Pending and only 10 units being offered on the MLS.  Residence #1701  1155 S. Grand Avenue is only being offered to preferred agents at this time.   If you would be interested in experiencing Downtown luxury in a responsibly built urban dwelling, let us know.  Over 90% of the building has sold, so there are not many units left to chose from.  This is your chance to own at one of the best-selling addresses in the city. 

Close to L.A. Live + Staples Center.  If you have never experienced South Park, you really need to.  This area has been in development for years now with the Staples Center elevating the presence of the Los Angeles Convention Center.  With movie theatres and groceries abound, take advantage of this opportunity and become an Urban guerilla! 

Text Steve for quickest response, 213-305-8537  EVO 1155 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA  90013

WEHO ALERT! 855 CROFT FINALLY ON MARKET

Here is the latest SPF:a designed 33-unit condominium complex in West Hollywood. Again, I am a HUGE fan of the Culver City-based architectural firm, but I have some mixed feelings about this building. You may have checked out a blog or two ago regarding SPF:a's Woodbridge 12 in Valley Village? Another beautiful and simple form of architecture with the mantra of responsibility to our ecological resources.

It has taken awhile, but we are now seeing listings hit the MLS. This project has taken some time to get to the completion state. This building consists of 2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath residences. Listings were released a little over a week ago with only one residence being featured: #206 offered for $645,ooo which includes 1,469sf of interior along with ample balconies. Originally, they were contemplating the offering at $670,000+. Things seem to be subsiding as the market truly is dictating some lower prices on these new buildings / lofts in areas such as Hollywood, West Hollywood and the Beverly Center Area.


These residences all have top of the line features and finishes. The Kitchens are outfitted with a Bertazzoni Range and Bosch refrigerator and dishwasher. Finishes include Caesarstone countertops along with full-height glass tiled back splashes that complement the sustainable Italian designed Modulocucine cabinetry. Anyone into the art of cooking would be thrilled in this chef's delight! It doesn't hurt that SPF:a has an exclusive with Modulocucine.

The handsome bathrooms are nothing less than clean and simple = inviting. Each bathroom is outfitted with responsible materials including the Caesarstone countertops, Modulocucine cabinetry and over sized floor tiles. No more grout! Each bathroom has a soaking tub and glass enclosed shower along with European fixtures. The spacious bedrooms look out onto a terrace. The most alluring aspect of these residences is the outdoor areas it provides us Southern Californians. It seems we still appreciate Mother Nature and the beauty of our City of Angels. Check out the view below.

Overall, the split floor plans work well for these two bedroom units. Who wants to be bumping walls with your room mate? By far, the Penthouses in this complex are AMAZING! With over 1,473 sf of interior space, they include over 1,000sf of outdoor terrace areas. This is where they get me. I am such a sucker for functional outdoor space.

If you have financing in the million dollar range, check out the floor plan for Penthouse 3:

HOAs run $360/mo to $435/mo and include gas, water, trash and common area. Each Residence includes two tandem parking spaces.

As always, feel free to reach me for showings or more information.

EVO Releases New Block for Sale

SPECIAL FLASH PRICES FOR EVO!!!



This just in... It seems that sales at the Uber Green building are on fire and they are now releasing additional units to the public with great incentives, including one year of HOA paid. Along with the CA Tax Credit, there could be a few deals here.


Check out the Units / Price List Below



As always, feel free to contact me if you would like more information or a showing.

SPF:architects' WOODBRIDGE 12 Coming Onto Market

As a firm, Studio Pali Fekete Architects (SPF:a) are one of the most innovative and impressive firms in Los Angeles. Based out of Culver City, CA, this dynamic duo of Zoltan Pali, FAIA and Judit Meda Fekete bring their talent, creativity and responsibility to a new project soon to hit market, WOODBRIDGE 12.





This 12 unit 4-story building has high-end design written all over it AND in it. With open floor plans and top-quality elements, this clean modern design will intrigue many. There are 5 floor plans to choose from ranging from 1,300 - 1,800 square feet. The thing about it is there are only 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath units to select from. Granted, the variety of floor plans will make everyone feel unique. The first floor units boast large outside garden areas. All units above ground level have balconies sizable enough to socialize.





Each unit has a gourmet kitchen, designer baths and floor to ceiling glass. You can imagine the light in these places.







When it comes to sustainability, WOODBRIDGE 12 leads the pack. Resources such as the cement composite panels are mainly made up of the SWISSPEARL® system panels. Neither the raw materials nor the production process nor the finished products contain any dangerous substances. This has to be one of the most efficient systems on market. We are seeing it in most new modern architecture.



The building has subterranean parking, but I can't tell you at this point as to how many. Nor can I tell you what the HOAs will be.

No doubt, this is a beautifully designed conception. But let us consider the reality here. As pricing goes, an agent responded to me earlier this week and let me know they will be ready for showings soon. They will hit market listed somewhere from the Mid $500,000 range up to the $800,000 mark. It translates to anywhere from 370/sf to 450/sf. The location is pretty decent as it is close to the Studio City Golf Course and tennis Club.

The units should be ready for showings in about 3 weeks. Please let me know if you would like to see them.

If you would like to see any or all of the floor plans, let me know. Click here for contact.