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The Goodman- Pomish Residence::
Mar Vista Tract Home, 1948
By Architect Gregory Ain AIA
$1,835,000
First time on the market in nearly 70 years. Designed in 1948 as a “Modernique Home” by architect Gregory Ain in collaboration with Joseph Johnson & Alfred Day and landscape architect Garrett Eckbo, the Mar Vista Tract housing development was a socially-minded experiment for the working class and part of the larger post-WWII housing boom.
The 52-home Tract was designated a Historical Preservation Overlay Zone in 2003. Ain’s design philosophy prioritized function as a means to style so the flexible interior with sliding partition wall can be configured as a one, two or three bedroom residence with 1-bath and open living, dining and kitchen area. Large glass walls and clerestory windows provide plenty of interior light. Eckbo’s bucolic public landscape treated the large front yard and sidewalk as a green park to encourage community interaction. The large backyard with flagstone deck, grass and fruit trees, remained a space for individual expression.
Residence #4 includes a laundry closet and detached 2-car garage and gated parking pad. A resident since the 1950’s, Gertrude Pomish was a public school teacher who epitomized the working class, community-minded homeowner the Tract aimed to attract.
As was her wish, the sale proceeds will fund student scholarships at UCLA. The Mar Vista Tract remains a magnet for architecture buffs, but more importantly, it retains its modern appeal.
Eco Scandonavian::Echo Park Hills
by award winning Swedish firm, JORDENS ARKITEKTER
$2,425,000
Tucked into the lush, green hills of Echo Park, this sustainable testament to modern simplicity was designed by Swedish architecture firm Jordens Arkitekter. In this design, Jordens sought to bridge the gap between "global and local, analog and digital" while creating a living environment that would breathe and live in harmony with its inhabitants.
Clad in wood and built to work in tandem with the existing natural landscape, this one-of-a-kind property is equal to the task. Its striking, modern-minimal silhouette embodies the principles that Jordens stands for: valued craftsmanship and the promotion of a slower pace of living that encourages presence and fosters tranquility. In each room, a floor- to ceiling wall of windows welcomes a flood of natural light. Along with the expansive views, the main living area also holds a chef's kitchen, which thoughtfully enhances the space and experience.
With three bedrooms including one flex space with its own separate entrance and four bathrooms spanning over 2,200 square feet (or 204 square meters, it is Swedish, after all), this home is a true jewel of the lively Echo Park neighborhood. Stones and tiles from Sweden and fully owned solar panels are just a few of the eco-conscious details that subtly relay the thoughtful approach and intentional choices made throughout this multi-year-long development.
Says Jordens, "Architecture is not just about the building itself but those who use it. Our mission is to involve people and give shape to their dreams."
With gated entry and parking for 3+ cars, this hillside perch is truly a mindful, modern treasure, and when it comes to serene living in the heart of the city, this home is truly unmatched.