Our dear friend, mentor, and the elder statesman of San Diego architecture passed away this morning. Our thoughts go out to his widow, family, clients and...
Pat will sure be missed... how thankful we are to live in a piece of his life! I will be sure to pass on this great memoriam to his Jeannie! Thanks Keith! -b. ...
I wanted to invite any of you who have kids around next week to check out the Museum of the Living Artist's San Diego Art Department Summer Camp. I will be...
Dear all, I would like to cordially invite you to the grand opening cocktail reception of San Diego's newest mid-century modern shop, design/one. It will be...
Didn't see any mention of this on the list, so thought I would add it. Cool article from the NYT about the redesign of a Mid-Century house in La Jolla. Ranch...
A few months back I posted about looking for an architect. Well, my wife and I have decided that, before we take that step, we probably should talk with an...
Hal Sadler, noted San Diego architect, was selected as 2007's Mr. San Diego by the San Diego Rotary Club, for his many contributions to the betterment of...
If you get a chance, ask Hal about much-needed efforts to save the Tucker, Sadler & Associates Office (1962) at 2411 Second Avenue. The new owners, as with the...
Keith, I saw in the Modern San Diego Real Estate section a listing for a Palmer and Krisel designed home for sale in San Carlos, 6531 Lake Ashmere Ct. Is this...
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Heritage Architecture is developing a Context Statement on Modernism in San Diego. You might be interested in reviewing the draft document. Click on this link...
Modern San Diego is sponsoring the broadcast of the film "Saved From The Wrecking Ball". The documentary on Mies Van Der Rohe's Farnsworth House airs on KPBS...
There are a few folks here in town that know quite a bit about Del Cerro and San Carlos builders/developers. On the south edges (near the 8 freeway) of Del...
I have received quite a few different responses as to whom the architect(s) might have been for our home. Our home is on the eastern edge of San Carlos. The...
Like many mid-century moderns, our house has a flat roof. I am in the process of replacing 5 skylights and at the same time I might consider re-roofing. It's a...
Our house has a white foam roof (not sure if durolast is similar). The couple that owned the home replaced their traditional tar/gravel roof with this...
One of the major roofers in San Diego recommends reflective coatings on residential roofs. I consider him a reliable source of information. Failures often...
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Some months ago a new member asked for referrals to architects with the idea of having a contempary/post modern home designed. Wondering if that person would...
Sorry, I didn't think "contemporary" was such a vague description, but I have seen it misused. "Modern" may have been the key. In the line of: Hal Sadler's...
Hi Jackie: Happy to reply - my wife and I heard from two potential architects (I can give you their info offline if you'd like), and while both sounded solid...
Hi Folks The Modern Masters Committee of the San Diego Architectural Foundation has spent considerable time developing a San Diego definition of Modern...
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There seems to be some problem between council members and locals or even tourists about the importance of the Cardiff Shopping Ceter. VG Donuts and a ton of...
Dear Deb, I think the Cardiff mini mall is pretty cool. The local businesses are important to keep. Lets keep in touch with proposed development there. John...
Dear Jackie, If you are still looking for an architect, I would be interesting in talking to you. John Eisenhart Architect Union 3730 Columbia St. San Diego,...
Hello John, Would be happy to talk with you sometime next week. Would you send me a reminder along with your phone number please. Thanks, Jackie Ridge ... ...
Hey Keith, I thought you might want to add 5952 El Cajon Blvd (currently occupied by the Alliance for African Assistance)to the Modern Map. I am a police ...
Modern-aelites, Received my copy of : Julius Shulman, Modernism Rediscovered, 3 Vols. Shulman, Julius / Drohojowska-Philp, Hunter / Edwards, Owen / Shulman,...