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The Serra Barn

  • September 20, 2010
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Located in Malibu\’s Serra Retreat, The Serra Barn is a magical union of architecture and environment. With Michael Kovac as architect  and interior designs by Vanessa Alexander, the Serra Barn marries a Hamptons barn with elegant modern details and expansive lofty spaces. The outdoor spaces are blanketed by rolling lawns and gorgeous landscaping designed by […]

The Schnabel House

  • August 25, 2010
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When you say the word ‘deconstruction’ and you look at this house, you think the term fits. But it is just an opportunistic interpretation, because it was never done intentionally. The Schnabel House, by arcitecht Frank Gehry relates to Romanesque churches.

Strick House

  • August 25, 2010
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The differentiation between solids and voids is well expressed in the Strick House, an excellent example of the International Style as interpreted by renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. The International Style emerged as one of the architectural responses to the Modern Movement that began in Europe in the 1920s and spread throughout the world, culminating […]

Kaufmann House

  • August 25, 2010
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The Kaufmann House, or Kaufmann Desert House, in Palm Springs, California, was designed by Richard Neutra in 1946. This five-bedroom, five-bathroom vacation house in Palm Springs, California was designed to emphasize connection to the desert landscape while offering shelter from harsh climatic conditions. Large sliding glass walls open the living spaces and master bedroom to […]

Custom Painting

  • August 25, 2010
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Established in 1988 a a premier painting contractor serving Los Angeles, CA and Southern California, L.A. Custom Finish has grown to specialize in custom finish painting projects of all types.  We specialize in detailed custom finishes for both residential and commercial environments. Staining, lacquering, glazing, antiquing, marbleizing, faux and specialty finishes, as well as conventional […]

Restoration

  • August 25, 2010
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Restoration As painting contractors located in Los Angeles, CA many of our projects have included historic restoration of homes, architecturally significant buildings and other prized structures. We work with our clients and city officials to create exceptional results from the planning stage to finish. Many of our restoration projects have been featured in publications, television, […]

  • July 4, 2010
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L.A. Custom Finish has emerged as a specialist in the field with extensive experience in restaurant and retail projects, religious buildings, industrial, institutional and commercial projects. Established in 1988, our business has been built on the execution of conventional painting projects that still represent the majority of our volume work. Since then, we have also […]