By Sandra Barrera A two-story glass and wood pavilion, designed in 1957 by Case Study architecture firm Buff, Straub and Hensman and restored, has hit the market in Pasadena’s Poppy Peak Historic District. The asking price is $2.125 million. Within 1,885 square feet of the early post and beam structure, known as the Thomson Residence… Keep reading →

deasypennerpodley is excited to announce Rachel Mendoza Nickell as a new agent to our Glendora family. After six years specializing in luxury brand development, marketing and public relations, Rachel has developed a trained eye for design complemented by an out-of-the-box, strategic mind. Rachel’s heart for art and innovation beats in sync with the ethos of Deasy… Keep reading →

Famed architect, Paul Revere Williams, was born in 1894 in Los Angeles and in the span of his 6 decade-long career went on to design almost 3,000 structures with a mastery of diverse architectural styles. Paul R. Williams was no ordinary architect of his time, he broke racial barriers when he became the first Black… Keep reading →

by Philip Ferrato Immaculately restored and cared for, this superb Post + Beam from 1957 by Buff, Straub + Hensman, known as the Thomson House, is not only one of the finest examples of the firm’s work in wood, but one of the best Post + Beam houses to survive from the period. Buff, Straub… Keep reading →

By Pauline O’Connor New on the market in Leimert Park is a well-preserved Spanish-style duplex that’s been around since 1928. The turreted building was one of a number of duplexes built in the neighborhood by local contractor Leo B. Elliott, and according to city records, shortly after its completion, the LA County Assessor determined its… Keep reading →