After four years on the market, the Schaffer residence (Glendale) has found a buyer. Curbed LA reports on the sale here.
The new owner is already living in the house, and is happy with its condition, is not planning any renovations.
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News on the foundation and on John Lautner
T-Shirts Sold Out!
The response to our announcement of a T-shirt sale was overwhelming. We received far more orders than we have shirts, so later orders will be refunded.
SOLD OUT! Clearance Sale: JL100 T-Shirts
SOLD OUT!
Now that it is no longer 2011, the remaining JL100 T-shirts are on sale! You can get any size for $14 (as long as they last). Just go to the shop (click on JLF Shop at the top of this page) to order.
Be aware that because of holiday traveling we will be unable to ship most of these orders until next week.
Looking to buy (or lease) a Lautner?
Curbed LA announced the other day that five Lautner homes are currently on the market:
Schaffer residence (Glendale): small jewel that was featured in A Single Man. Currently listed at $1.395 M.
Carling residence (Hollywood Hills): one of three Lautner designs that feature a three-point steel truss support, eliminating the need for interior posts. Listed for $2.995M
Bergren residence (Hollywood Hills): one of the earliest, the house was rebuilt after a fire and has experienced other changes since. Listed for $1.495M
Baxter residence (West Hollywood): actually a remodel that has been since remodeled. Some Lautner touches remain. Listed for $2.995M
Polin residence (Hollywood Hills): another of the three featuring a three-point steel truss support. For lease at $10K/mo.
Visit Curbed L.A. for more information and comments.
The Garwood residence in Malibu is also for sale, listing at $15.9M. See the listing.
Visit the Foundation bookstore
The JLFoundation is an Amazon “Associate”. This means that we can sell books for Amazon and get a cut of the profits. When you buy through the Foundation’s link, even if it is not an item that is in our “store”, the Foundation benefits. Bookmark this link now:
http://www.johnlautner.org/wp/?page_id=91
And whenever you are interested in purchasing anything from Amazon, start there! It won’t cost you anything extra but it will benefit the Foundation.
A recent addition to our bookstore is an interesting little book on Models of Lautner architecture, by Thomas Demand. As with some other Lautner books, there are few copies left. Act now to get the best price. Thanks to Jan-Richard Kikkert for finding this book.
Come to the Hotel Lautner Open House February 19
**UPDATE Feb. 14, 2012: This event is SOLD OUT. Those who have purchased tickets for the open house and are on the waiting list for dinner will remain on the waiting list (for dinner) until we know whether there will be seating available. There is no waiting list for the open house.**
On Sunday, February 19, the Hotel Lautner (formerly known as the Desert Hot Springs Motel) will open from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The hotel owners, Tracy Beckmann and Ryan Trowbridge, will be there to chat and answer questions, along with members of the Board of Directors of The John Lautner Foundation.
Visitors will have an opportunity to include a three-course dinner that same night at the legendary Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs or a one-year membership to the Foundation for an extra charge.
Space is limited so make your reservations now! The details:
Hotel Lautner Tour
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Time: 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: Hotel Lautner – 67710 San Antonio Street, Desert Hot Springs [See map below]
Space is limited. Note our sponsors below, who have made it possible for the Foundation to benefit from this event.
Tickets:
$25 for tour
$50 for tour and one year membership in the John Lautner Foundation
$55 tour and dinner*
$80 tour, membership and dinner*
* A THREE COURSE DINNER includes all three courses, gratuities and taxes
at ‘AL CAPONE’S CASINO’ RESTAURANT
in the legendary Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa
67425 Two Bunch Palms Trail, Desert Hot Springs, CA [See map below]
Seatings: 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30 pm February 19. ***UPDATE: Dinners are sold out, but there is a waiting list in case tables open up for more. ***
Register here: Note that there aren’t any actual tickets. There will be a check-in desk at the hotel.
Proceeds benefit the John Lautner Foundation, a 501 (c) nonprofit organization.
Hotel:
Restaurant:
Sponsors:
Infinite Space DVDs Available Again
The DVD of Infinite Space is back! Because of increased costs of production, the cost had to go up to $25 (plus shipping). Go to the shop to view details and purchase!
Register for Gala Now
Join The John Lautner Foundation for an exclusive evening at the iconic and newly restored Harpel Residence, benefiting the Foundation’s Preservation Fund. Guests will be treated to intimate home tours of the Harpel Residence and a special auction featuring rare Lautner memorabilia and other items. The evening will also honor early Lautner clients Leonard Malin and Ken Reiner, the original owners of the Chemosphere Residence (1960) and Silvertop Residence (1963), respectively.
When
Sunday, July 24, 2011
6:00 pm, Intimate Home Tour
7:00 pm, Cocktails and Hors d’Oeuvres, Awards Presentation and Auction
Where
Harpel Residence (1956), Hollywood Hills
Tickets $250
Register here:
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Complete event details, including directions to the Harpel Residence, will be sent separately upon ticket purchase.
Mistress of Ceremonies
Linda Dishman, Executive Director, Los Angeles Conservancy
Guests of Honor and Recipients of The John Lautner Foundation Award
Leonard Malin, Client, Chemosphere (1960)
Ken Reiner, Client, Silvertop (1963)
Gala Host Committee
Michela O’Connor Abrams
Thomas Demand
Mark Haddawy
Ray Kappe
Kelly Lynch
Karol Lautner Peterson
Ann Philbin
Arianne Phillips
Jeremy Scott
Eric Lloyd Wright
Gala Sponsor
Dwell
Lautner House Tour Date Changed Because of 405 Closure
The date for the tour of Lautner homes, originally scheduled for July 17, has been changed to Saturday, July 23, to avoid traffic difficulties expected to arise from Cal Trans’ temporary closure of the 405 freeway in the L.A. area. The Foundation Board of Directors and the MAK Center decided there was too much risk associated with the closure to assure a smoothly-operating tour.
Tickets are available at the MAK center: http://makcenter.org/MAK_Exhibitions_Current.php#
JLF members get $10 discount.
The Calendar of Events is kept up to date as quickly as new information comes in. Be sure to check it at http://www.johnlautner.org/wp/?page_id=663 for the latest information and ticket information.
Volunteers Needed
The Foundation can use a number of volunteers this year! Almost all of the events celebrating John Lautner’s 100th birthday year require some volunteers, from docents at houses during the tour to assistants at the Dwell on Design booth (coming up fast!).
If you think you can help, please let us know. Tell us who you are and in what way you are interested in helping in an e-mail to Volunteers (at) johnlautner (dot) org.