Mar 24, 2010
The Value of Architecture, is there?
Lately I am thinking a lot of the value of architecture. There is a house for sale in the Hollywood Hills. It is a steel-framed residence and a studio on a secluded .76-acre lot designed by Raphael S. Soriano for late Julius Shulman, who was the icon photographer for the mid-century modern architecture. His pictures helped promote the modern architecture significantly. I had an opportunity to meet Mr. Shulman and see the house when I lived in LA. It is a true mid-century house. After his passing last year, the house became for sale. Despite his genius skill to capture the beauty of architecture, the pictures of his property was rather disappointing. I wish that the listing agent have had courtesy to at least hire a decent professional photographer to capture the soul of the house. More than three months on the market, as far as I know, the property is still available. Is it because of the list price($2,495M) ? Or the house is falling apart? Do people pay extra for architecturally significant property? Is there any quantitative value for architecture? I hope so. In any case, it is a collector’s treasure and I wish someone who cares of architecture carefully restore and take good care of it. The house was designated a Cultural Heritage Monument by the city of Los Angeles. Please share your thoughts with me. — Hiroko
Mar 22, 2010
Market report - #35 most expensive zip code in America = Woodside (94062)
http://www.forbes.com/zipcodes/2009/zipspage.html?zip=94062&city=Woodside
Mar 17, 2010
Mar 15, 2010
Amazing Japanese Style Farm House in Woodside for Sale
This is such a rare opportunity. The house was designed and built by Paul Discoe who also did the Larry Ellison's Woodside estate. Compared to the Mr. Ellison's estate, this property is quite modest in terms of the scale. However, the quality of work is utterly amazing. I had a great open house this Sunday. It was great pleasure to show. Some people came far away to just see the house. The house may be small in the Western standard these days. I can not find any reason why a single family needs 4,000 or 5,000 sq ft house. How green is it? This house has over 2,000 sq ft of living area. It is perfect! Some of the woods used in the main house were reclaimed woods. The high efficient woodstoves make this house so comfortable. The double-paned custom wood windows were installed everywhere.
It is located off Skyline Blvd. It is easy access to Silicon Valley, San Francisco, SFO, or even the beach. If you love biking or motorcyling, it is a perfect location. Working in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, or Redwood City? No problem. It is an easy commute. Then when you go home, you are surrounded by natures and this house really gives you peace.
Make this your home. You will not regret it. The quality of construction and materials is pricelss.
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