The bottom story and much of the second story seems to be the Art Deco style. That would include the horizontal beams splaying out in a fan pattern on the second story. The only 'Spanish Colonial Revival' aspects are the Spanish tiles and the pink paint.
It's not a style, but an outcome--an outcome of additions and renovations done over the decades by different owners with different tastes.
This is nothing new: lots of old houses have been added to and modified by successive generations of owners, with different budgets and goals. What is different in this case is that the most recent owner (or two) really wanted to do something bold.
May 13, 18 3:20 pm ·
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citizen
Even before the second floor addition(s) came along, you can see that someone had already modified the facade of the original 1-story house. It was probably built in the '20s, then "modernized" in the '50s or so, then added to on top--probably in the '80s when post-modern mishmash was in favor.
Why is it that every time an architect does something that is not within a "conventional style" people MUST assume he has chosen to emulate a certain type of "style"?
It looks like it an architect with some ambition designed it and started the permit process, economy went south, or a divorce of some kind, project put on shelf for a few years, then property was sold to a commercial real estate investor who wanted minimal expense maximum return, they called the original architect, s/he wanted more money for changes, contractor said I can do it without the extra money thinking he was going to pad the final tally anyway, investor said perfect, contractor came back with changes in no time but by then it was too late for abortion and this creature was born. I am an optimist..
What is this strange architectural style(s)?
It seems to be one thing with another style later pasted on top. Can you help me identify it (or what each style is)?
For further detail, this is located in central Los Angeles, at Melrose Ave & Wilton Pl.
Post-decopiss.
Isn't that the famous Frank Gehry house?
Not-so-handyman special.
Just say no.
No serious responses?
See randomized's comment below, with the question for the OP (that's you).
I would go for Los Angeles Deconstruction style, I guess.
I prefer the ones in China, really embracing a world of fanstasy and whimsy.
No clue as to what style, but it must be by an early Sci-Arc alumnus, must be...
Question for OP, are you the owner, seller, realtor or potential buyer of the property?
Stormy Daniels style
And....
The bottom story and much of the second story seems to be the Art Deco style. That would include the horizontal beams splaying out in a fan pattern on the second story. The only 'Spanish Colonial Revival' aspects are the Spanish tiles and the pink paint.
Ill-informed/considered post-modernism.
Post-Modern Bricolage
You could just say Postmodern, but it never hurts to throw in a bit of derision whenever possible (and in this case, appropriate).
Serious response here.
It's not a style, but an outcome--an outcome of additions and renovations done over the decades by different owners with different tastes.
This is nothing new: lots of old houses have been added to and modified by successive generations of owners, with different budgets and goals. What is different in this case is that the most recent owner (or two) really wanted to do something bold.
Even before the second floor addition(s) came along, you can see that someone had already modified the facade of the original 1-story house. It was probably built in the '20s, then "modernized" in the '50s or so, then added to on top--probably in the '80s when post-modern mishmash was in favor.
I love that neighborhood.
Thank you!! No, I'm not associated with the house at all. I just passed it and felt like it was the most copy-and-paste featured house I'd ever seen
"Copy-and-paste" is a great term, describing both process and aesthetic.
Why is it that every time an architect does something that is not within a "conventional style" people MUST assume he has chosen to emulate a certain type of "style"?
It looks like it an architect with some ambition designed it and started the permit process, economy went south, or a divorce of some kind, project put on shelf for a few years, then property was sold to a commercial real estate investor who wanted minimal expense maximum return, they called the original architect, s/he wanted more money for changes, contractor said I can do it without the extra money thinking he was going to pad the final tally anyway, investor said perfect, contractor came back with changes in no time but by then it was too late for abortion and this creature was born. I am an optimist..
WTF
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