Wings of the Sea – Architect Gerard R. Colcord’s Peninsula masterpiece
Architect Gerard R. Colcord’s Peninsula masterpiece was a surprise find for a family with two children and an extensive art collection by Stephanie Cartozian Between 1924 and 1984, “Hansel and Gretel” cottage and sprawling country colonial farmhouse architect Gerard R. Colcord designed hundreds of residential estates for prominent Los Angeles residents, and Hollywood celebrities. One […]
Remembrance: George Sweeney was the Peninsula’s architect
While George Sweeney was studying to become an architect at USC, he worked for Walter Swindell Davis, an architect with the Palos Verdes Project, the group responsible for establishing the Palos Verdes Homes Association and Art Jury. Sweeney passed away on October 10, at age 79. Sweeney started his own practice in 1976, in a […]
Stocking Up on Insider Knowledge: 6 Tips for Choosing a Stock House Plan
Buying a home is a significant investment. If you choose to build a home, the process can be equal parts time and energy-consuming, especially if you design the house plan with the help of an architect. Rather than adding more stress to the process, lighten the load resting on your shoulders by choosing a […]
Lucy Bradanovic Agid, sculptor
A life carved in stone Ninety years with sculptor Lucy Bradanovic Agid Let’s look at her art first, shall we? because it takes only a glance to see the artistry in the marble and bronze sculptures and statuettes created by Lucy Agid. They are not excessively large, we’re not talking Michelangelo’s “Pietà” or “David” here, […]