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1940 Historic Midcentury Modern Home in West Adams
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- Min booking length6 hr minimum
- Max attendees75 people
- Square footage1500 sq/ft
Designed in 1940 by Raphael Soriano, a noted architect who studied under Richard Neutra, the International-style home features a flat roof, overhanging eaves, a smooth stucco exterior, and a ribbon-like band of steel-framed windows.
Comprising three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and 1,491-square-feet of living space, the home is located on a nearly half-acre lot in L.A.’s Jefferson Park neighborhood, and surrounded by lush landscaping. The residence also comes accompanied by a 1908 glass greenhouse that has been restored and repurposed as a dining pavilion. Drive-in access through a double gate and ample parking on tennis court makes load-in a breeze.
The house is one of about a dozen Soriano homes that still exist, and it's a rare example of modernism in the West Adams neighborhood.
The home was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2007. The architecturally significant house was later purchased by a preservation-minded buyer who sensitively rehabilitated the house while restoring and replacing historic elements. The original drawings were obtained from the Special Collections at Cal Poly Pomona, and the owner researched Soriano’s published works and toured two other Soriano residences from the same period. The project to restore the home earned a Conservancy Preservation Award in 2013.
The house was designed for prominent ceramicist, Glen Lukens, who lived in the house from 1940 to 1959. In addition to his innovative glaze work, while at USC he led the ceramics department where Laura Andreson, Susan Peterson, Carlton Ball, Harrison McIntosh, Beatrice Wood, Doyle Lane and Vivika and Otto Heino were all a part of.
Frank Gehry also took a Lukens ceramics class at USC. It was 1940 and young Gehry was invited to visit the site while the house was being built. Gehry has been quoted saying “I do know a light bulb went off when I saw Soriano.” “There was Soriano in a black beret, blackshirt, black jacket." “He was kind of a prima donna. He was talking about his architecture, and he (Lukens) saw my eyes light up in a way he hadn't seen. And he said, 'I think you should try it." Gehry later recalled that he believed Lukens was helping him because he didn't believe he would make a great ceramicist. So not only is this house a big deal because it belonged to Lukens, but it's where Frank Gehry decided to be an architect.
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Category and style
House
Mid-century Modern
Parking
Parking for 12 cars
Truck / motorhome on site parking: Street
Permit zone
Address most likely falls into the following permit zone: Los Angeles. Please confirm with the host.
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Location details
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Property size (sq ft): 1500
Lot size: 21780
Location Rules
Outside catering/food allowed
Pets allowed
Smoking allowed
No adult filming
Alcohol allowed
Cooking allowed
Electricity usage allowed
No loud noises
Amenities
Air Conditioning
Wifi
Features
Large Shower
Modern Bathroom
Conventional Ceiling
Steel Doors
Backyard
BBQ Grill
Columns
Front yard
Garage (Attached)
Gazebo/Pergola
Greenhouse
Brick Fireplace
Modern Fireplace
Carpet Floor
Linoleum Floor
Desert Garden
Fruit & Vegetable Garden
Greenhouse
Large Yard
Lush/Manicured Yard
Overgrown Garden
Rose Garden
Tropical Garden
Open Floor Plan
Bright Kitchen
Stainless Steel Kitchen
Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Front Porch
Wood Deck
Straight Stairs
White Walls
Wood-Paneled Walls
Hinged/Casement Windows
Accessibility
Stairs
Opening hours
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Questions
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Q: What's the maximum attendees I can have at this location?
A: Lucas allows 75 attendees on location
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Q: What types of activities are allowed at this location?
A: Lucas allows production and meetings
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Q: How many square feet is the location?
A: 1940 Historic Midcentury Modern Home in West Adams is 1500 sq/ft
Location
Exact location provided after booking
