Seven Things You Should Know About Craig Ellwood: The California Mies van der Rohe.

Craig Ellwood is often referred to as the California Mies van der Rohe because of his crisp, finely detailed minimalist buildings. One of the most well known “architects” of California mid century modernism was not really an architect. Learn seven things you should know about Craig Ellwood.

History, Notable ArchitectsMitchell RocheleauJanuary 27, 2019Craig Ellwood, Modern Architecture, architecture history, Minimalism, rost architects, architect california

Eight Things You Should Know About the Architect John Lautner

John Lautner was one of the most influential architects in Southern California. Learn about his early career studying under Frank Lloyd Wright, his budding career in Los Angeles and his seminal works that stand out as icons of an era.

HistoryMitchell RocheleauJanuary 20, 2019John Lautner, The Chemosphere, The Elrod House, The Sheats-Goldstein House, Architecture Firm, rost architects, architect california, john lautner architect, architect john lautner, Mid Century Modern, mid century modern architect, modern los angeles architecture

Ten Things You Should Know About Eichler Homes

In 2018 Rost Architects had the opportunity to work on the restoration of an original Eichler home in Orange County California. Learn the ten things you need to know about the history of Joseph Eichler and his homes.

History, Modern ArchitectureMitchell RocheleauJanuary 4, 2019Eichler Home, Eichler Home California, Eichler Remodel California, Eichler Home Orange County, Joseph Eichler, Architecture Firm, rost architects, architect california, architecture history, Development History, architect newport beach, architect los angeles, architect orange county

Five Things You Need to Know About Villa Savoye

Do you know about Villa Savoye designed by Le Corbusier? Villa Savoye is an icon of modern architecture and a building that you must know if you are interested in modern architecture.

History, Modern ArchitectureMitchell RocheleauJanuary 2, 2019Le Corbusier, Villa Savoye, architecture history, Architecture, Architecture Firm, architect newport beach, architect orange county, architect los angeles, Five Points of Architecture, Towards a New Architecture, Corbu, Corbusier

A Brief History on the Beginnings of Modern Architecture

When, where, and why did modern architecture begin? Get a brief history of how the modern movement and how it started.

History, Modern ArchitectureMitchell RocheleauJanuary 2, 2019Modern Architecture, Industrial Revolution, architecture history, Architecture Firm, California Architecture Firm, rost architects, modern architect newport beach, architect orange county, laguna beach architecture firm, Custom Home

Top Four Early Modern Architects in Southern California

Learn the story of modern architectures development in Southern California.

History, Notable Architects, Modern ArchitectureMitchell RocheleauDecember 29, 2018modern architect los angeles, irving gill, frank lloyd wright, richard neutra, architecture history, rost architects

Six Things You Should Know About Frank Lloyd Wright

Learn the history of Frank Lloyd Wright’s career, one of the most famous architects of the 20th century.

History, Notable Architects, Modern ArchitectureMitchell RocheleauDecember 29, 2018frank lloyd wright, The Prairie Style, Taliesin, Mid Century Modern, Falling Water, Taliesin West, Guggenheim Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Guggenheim, architecture history, Architecture

Five Things You Should Know About the Kaufmann Desert House

Learn the story of the Kaufmann Desert house in Palm Springs California, one of the most famous modern houses of the 20th century. In 1946 Edgar Kaufmann commissioned Richard Neutra to design a winter vacation home in Palms Springs California…