Modern Living L.A.

10/21/2026

What did Americans once think the home of the future would look like?

A new exhibit at Los Angeles County Museum of Art , Home of the Future: 1925–1985, looks back at sixty years of attempts to answer that question.

The story begins in the 1920s, when electricity and mechanization promised to transform everyday life.
By 1929, Kohler’s Electric Sink incorporated a dishwasher. The Magic Chef added a clock to the stove. The future was about making the home healthier, faster and more efficient. After World War II, the possibilities exploded. Plastics, push buttons and prefabrication promised an entirely new way of living. Designers were conceiving of everything from a complete futuristic home like Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion House which imagined a lightweight, self-sufficient home that could be mass-produced, down to an aluminum tray which would allow an entree, vegetables and dessert to heat evenly in your favorite Swansons TV Dinner. Charles and Ray Eames experimented with industrial materials and prefabrication. And here in Los Angeles, John Lautner’s Carling House used a retractable glass wall bisecting a swimming pool that continued into the living room.

The future wasn’t just something architects and designers were imagining anymore. It was something Americans were being sold. And just when Americans thought they had seen the future, everything was about to change.

10/16/2026

JUST SOLD OFF-MARKET: Some homes are defined by their architecture. Others by the lives lived within them. The rare ones are defined by both.

In Los Angeles, some of the city’s most significant architectural residences never make it to the public market. They move quietly, through relationships, discretion, and an appreciation for what makes a home truly exceptional.

Grateful to our client for trusting us to navigate the acquisition of a home with this kind of architectural significance.




Sold by Megan Charboneau and Brian Courville with the Modern Living LA Team

10/13/2026

“If you must get into trouble, do it at the Chateau Marmont.”

That was the advice Columbia Pictures boss Harry Cohn reportedly gave his young stars William Holden and Glenn Ford.

Here’s a bit of SoCal history: Chateau Marmont, Part 2. This is the story of how Old Hollywood’s legendary hotel on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood became the city’s favorite hideaway.

By the 1930s, the Chateau had become something Hollywood desperately needed: a place where stars could disappear from the public eye. Privacy and discretion became part of its identity.

In 1955, director Nicholas Ray lived in Bungalow 2, where he held script meetings for Rebel Without a Cause. James Dean, Natalie Wood, Dennis Hopper and other members of the cast gathered there before making one of Hollywood’s most iconic films.

By the 1960s and ‘70s, Hollywood royalty had been joined by rock royalty. Jim Morrison, the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin all became part of the Chateau’s increasingly wild mythology. Sometimes the stories turned tragic. In 1982, John Belushi died of a drug overdose in Bungalow 3.

For nearly a century, the Chateau has been part hotel, part hideaway, and perhaps Hollywood’s most famous keeper of secrets.

10/09/2026

The history of the Chateau Marmont, Old Hollywood’s most famous hotel on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, begins with a trip to France and a collection of photographs.

Developer Fred Horowitz was inspired by the Château d’Amboise in the Loire Valley. He commissioned his brother-in-law, European-trained architect Arnold Weitzman, along with Los Angeles architect William Douglas Lee, to bring that inspiration to Sunset Boulevard.

When the Chateau Marmont opened in 1929, it wasn’t a hotel. It was a luxury apartment building.

Just across Sunset stood the Garden of Allah, a collection of Spanish-style villas built around a sprawling swimming pool that had already become a gathering place for Hollywood.

It was an extraordinary period for Los Angeles architecture. Spanish, Mediterranean, Tudor and other European Revival styles were transforming the city, creating romantic versions of the Old World for a booming new Hollywood.

William Douglas Lee also designed another glamorous apartment building that same year: the El Royale in Hancock Park.

And in 1956, modernist Craig Ellwood added two bungalows to the Chateau, bringing Mid-Century Modernism into this 1920s European fantasy.

But architecture was only the beginning, because what happened inside would ultimately make the Chateau legendary.

Stay tuned for Part 2.

10/05/2026

Prolific architect Edward Fickett is known for classic mid century ranch and post and beam homes built through out Los Angeles and Southern California. In the heart of Studio City’s coveted Fryman Estates is a modern twist on a Fickett design. Originally constructed in 1975, this home is on the market for only the second time. Ceiling height and an open floor plan lends to that quintessential dream of California living. ⁠
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11927 Ashdale Ln | Studio City | c.1975 | $5,799,000⁠
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For more information or to schedule a private showing, please DM or call us: 310.622.0312⁠⁠⁠⁠
Listed by Alphonso Lascano & Bjorn Farrugia, Carolwood Estates | Brian Courville with Modern Living LA Group | Compass | DRE:01496206

09/29/2026

From the father of the California Ranch home, here’s the Robert and Alice Power Residence circa 1963, Cliff May. ⁠
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Step into the this mid century time capsule back to 1963. Sited on over an acre of land in the Las Posas Estates, the home sits prominently on the lot proudly showcasing its curb appeal and surroundings. Gorgeous original features through out the home have been left intact for the next lucky owner. This home truly blurs the line of indoor outdoor with the living room seamlessly blending to a roof covered pool. This is May at the height of design.⁠
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87 Vientos Rd | Camarillo | c.1963 | $2,360,000⁠
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For more information or to schedule a private showing, please DM or call us: 310.622.0312⁠⁠⁠⁠
Listed by Crosby Doe, Marie and Hunter Wryn, Crosby Doe Associates | Brian Courville with Modern Living LA Group | Compass | DRE:01496206 ⁠

From the father of the California Ranch home, here’s the Robert and Alice Power Residence circa 1963, Cliff May. Step into the this mid century time capsule back to 1963. Sited on over an acre of land in the Las Posas Estates, the home sits prominently on the lot proudly showcasing its curb appeal...

09/21/2026

In 1965, architect Daniel Dworsky originally designed this bird streets house as his own home. After apprenticing under such architectural luminaries as Raphael Soriano and William Pereira, Dworsky would go on to make a name for himself design residential and commercial structures around Los Angeles. Walls of glass effortlessly capture sweeping views. The indoor outdoor flow of this home is what we dream about with California modern design.⁠
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9225 Nightingale Dr | Sunset Strip | c.1965 | $6,795,000⁠
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For more information or to schedule a private showing, please DM or call us: 310.622.0312⁠⁠⁠⁠
Listed by Aaron Kirman & Dalton Gomez, Christie's International Real Estate | Brian Courville with Modern Living LA Group | Compass | DRE:01496206 ⁠

In 1965, architect Daniel Dworsky originally designed this bird streets house as his own home. After apprenticing under such architectural luminaries as Raphael Soriano and William Pereira, Dworsky would go on to make a name for himself design residential and commercial structures around Los Angeles...

09/10/2026

BEHIND THE STYLE | RANCH⁠
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The ranch-style home isn’t just a symbol of Southern California—it’s the foundation of modern California living.⁠
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Before open floor plans became the hallmark of mid-century modern homes, Southern Californians were already living that way.⁠
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When you think of Southern California, you probably picture sunshine, backyard barbecues, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Much of that lifestyle began with the ranch house.⁠
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Emerging in California during the 1930s, ranch homes featured open layouts, large windows, sliding glass doors, and easy access to patios and gardens—bringing the outdoors in.⁠
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Architect Cliff May, known as the Father of the California Ranch House, helped popularize a more casual, family-focused way of living that perfectly suited Southern California.⁠
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After World War II, ranch homes fueled the region’s suburban boom, becoming one of the most successful residential designs in American history.⁠
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Today, from Long Beach to Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley, the ranch house remains a timeless symbol of the California dream.⁠
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Follow for the stories behind Southern California's most iconic homes and the architecture that shaped them.⁠⁠⁠⁠
Brian Courville with Modern Living LA Group | Compass | DRE:01496206 ⁠
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09/08/2026

Hidden at the end of a private road in Beachwood Canyon, this exceptional Post & Beam residence is a study in the enduring beauty of Mid-Century Modernism, where architectural provenance, natural light, and contemporary luxury exist in remarkable harmony.
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3132 Holyridge Drive | Hollywood Hills | c.1957 | $3,950,000⁠
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For more information or to schedule a private showing, please DM or call us: 310.622.0312⁠⁠⁠⁠
Listing courtesy of Andy Dulman, Compass | Brian Courville with Modern Living LA Group | Compass | DRE:01496206 ⁠

Hidden at the end of a private road in Beachwood Canyon, this exceptional Post & Beam residence is a study in the enduring beauty of Mid-Century Modernism, where architectural provenance, natural light, and contemporary luxury exist in remarkable harmony.

09/04/2026

NEW TO MARKET | Gated Townhouse with private 2 car garage. Who hasn't dreamt of living by the beach? ⁠
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Now could be the best opportunity to own in Santa Monica. This townhome unit at the Bay Blue Vistas complex is available for under $1M. The property is gated with a lovely open air courtyard. The main level features an open floor plan with dining area leading into the kitchen. A spacious patio off the living room allows for al fresco dining or winding down with a beverage of your choice in the afternoon. ⁠
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Upstairs are the two bedrooms. The primary bedroom has a private patio and a vaulted ceiling which allows in ample light all day. Below the main level is a dedicated laundry room and flex space. The private 2 car garage is accessed from this area. Moments from local favorite the Lady and Larder and the newly open Petit Pain Et Chocolat. Santa Monica's famous Blue Line transit is right around the corner and a community swimming pool along with Santa Monica College are civic amenities to enjoy and benefit from. ⁠
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First showings will be Saturday, September 5th.⁠
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2016 Euclid St 13 | Santa Monica | c.1977 | Offered at $945,000⁠
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For more information or to schedule a private showing, please DM or call us: 310.622.0312⁠⁠⁠⁠
Listed by Brian Courville and Megan Charboneau with Modern Living LA Group | Compass | DRE:01496206 ⁠

Gated Townhouse with private 2 car garage. Who hasn't dreamt of living by the beach? Now could be the best opportunity to own in Santa Monica. This townhome unit at the Bay Blue Vistas complex is available for under $1M. The property is gated with a lovely open-air courtyard.