Legacies of LA first covered 2660 Skywin Way nearly two years ago when it was a contemporary 5 bed/4 bath, 3,203 sq. ft. residence that had been owned by the same family for 40 years. Since 2015, when the home had changed hands for the first time, 2660 Skywin has undergone an extensive redesign by… Read More
8529 Ridpath Drive
Artist Refuge in Laurel Canyon’s Kirkwood Bowl
8529 Ridpath Drive is the perfect artists’ retreat in Laurel Canyon’s desirable Kirkwood Bowl. Echoing mid-century modern design, it was built in 1962, which was still early in the decade that marked Laurel Canyon as the epicenter of Rock ‘n Roll. By the late 1960s, Carole King, Brian Wilson, Jim Morrison, Dusty Springfield, Joni Mitchell,… Read More
2049 Stanley Hills Place
Classic Bungalow Land in Laurel Canyon
Leaving Hollywood is a little more special by way of the twists and turns of Laurel Canyon Boulevard. The at-times cathartic drive (best caught during off hours) promises glimpses of bohemian bungalows to soaring modern architecture, on the steady climb to charmsville. Graded in 1907 at a cost of $10,000 Laurel Canyon Blvd ran up… Read More
8840 Lookout Mountain Avenue
Neutra Protégé's Seminal Work
Commissioned in 1958 for Roy and Carol Mills and their children, 8840 Lookout Mountain was an engineering marvel of its time. In fact, the Mills Residence received the first Architect-Builder-Crier Award as an unusual hillside dwelling. Designed by Donald P. Polsky, FAIA, this distinguished Mid-Century Modern home is influenced by Polsky’s mentor, Modernist Master, Richard… Read More
2125 Upper Kress
A Tranquil, Modern Getaway in the Hills of Laurel Canyon
Nestled in the heart of Bungalow Land, 2125 Upper Kress is a stunning, private property that features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2-car garage and boasts magnificent canyon views. Located in arguably one of the most magical neighborhoods in LA, the home is situated in the coveted Wonderland school district. Set above the road, this incredibly… Read More