LOS ANGELES ARTS AND CRAFTS
One of my favorite and most influential architectural styles, particularly in the early stages of my career, has been the English Arts and Crafts movement, spanning from 1890 to 1920. A key figure from this movement in America was the Californian architect Bernard Maybeck, whose work I have studied in depth over the years. When I got my first opportunity to work in California, I saw it as the perfect chance to pay homage to this style, which had been sprinkled throughout the Los Angeles valley since the 1920s. Collaborating with the quick-witted and creative Joe Lucas on the interiors, we approached the design from the inside out on a very compact site. We created a funky blend of mid-century fun mixed with old English elements, resulting in a design that perfectly matched the vibrant personalities of our clients.
