Agents of Architecture, The Journal - Vol. 9
If you are in San Diego we hope you’re enjoying a little mix of Summer in our Winter.
Low listing inventory continues to keep our market very active. Homes presented and priced well are going into contract very quickly, and we are seeing a lot of off-market transactions occurring. (If you are ever looking for a specific property or neighborhood, please feel free to reach out anytime. We have an amazing network of friends & past clients, and a database of unique home owners that may be interested in selling).
Some exciting news from Agents of Architecture! Our brick-and-mortar is now open! Our first location includes a co-working space for our agents with room to meet and lounge with clients, and a vintage home furnishings and decor retail space! Think, timeless mid-century pieces, Persian rugs, and eye-catching artwork. Cool and unique stuff for cool and unique properties! Also, we are currently featuring a gallery exhibition of Julius Shulman’s photography of San Diego’s modern buildings throughout our space. Come hang, shop, talk properties, and see how we can help you in a sale or purchase in today’s competitive market.
Speaking of which, there are some incredible design-led properties on the market right now, including our Mid-Century Modern listing in Point Loma’s Plumosa Park neighborhood. Through research, talking with historic designation consultants and to the architects family, we were able to confirm that the home was designed by Richard Wheeler. Richard Wheeler is a notable architect in his own right, but also happens to be the son of William Wheeler, designer of the Balboa Theatre and who was instrumental in the development of the Burlingame Historic District.
We have selected a couple of our other favorite listings on the market today as well; including a Jonathan Segal designed condo at The Brickyard in the Marina District and an incredible Craftsman estate in Bankers Hill by William S. Hebbard.
Hope you enjoy this month’s volume.
-Agents of Architecture
Mid-Century Modern (The Henry & Janice Wheeler Residence) by Richard Wheeler - Point Loma
Richard George Wheeler was born the son of prominent San Diego architect William Henry Wheeler on June 30, 1917. Growing up on Guy Street in Mission Hills, the young boy attended Grant Elementary School, Roosevelt Jr. High and San Diego High School with his older brother Henry 'Hank' L. Wheeler.
The current owner carefully crafted a contemporary interior that meets all the desires of modern living. Creating the ultimate indoor outdoor lifestyle with 2 walls of sliding glass doors that completely open up to a huge patio with fire pit, jacuzzi and spacious lounge area.
The Brickyard by Jonathan Segal - Marina District
Welcome to what feels like the Upper East Side of Manhattan in the heart of west Downtown San Diego. Situated on a cul-de-sac with parks and greenery in The Marina District, a prestigious neighborhood on the sparkling waterfront.
In 1995 this project won the San Diego Chapter AIA Honor Award for the design and development of the steel and wood frame over concrete garage project.
1926 Colonial-Revival (The Parker S. & Dorothy E. Seitz House), with an addition by Tom Shepherd in 1933 - La Jolla
Best described as a rambling cottage in the Colonial Revival style, the home reflects the Cape Cod cottage designs typical of one-story examples of this style. But, as with many examples of American Eclecticism in the early 20th Century, it drew upon other traditions for its realization.
Shepherd came to La Jolla in 1926, when it still was being described as art-colony village. That same year he partnered with architect Herbert J. Mann (1927-1932) who had arrived in San Diego in 1925 to establish an office in La Jolla. The new office was described as Mann’s design-build firm, one with several years of experience in the Spanish Colonial architectural style.
Shepherd would later rise to greater prominence than his former partner and begin his private practice at 1117 Wall Street.
1908 Craftsman (The Charles W. Fox/William Sterling Hebbard House) by William S. Hebbard - Bankers Hill
Representing an exceedingly rare opportunity to live in a secluded parklike environment minutes to downtown San Diego. Nearly hidden from view at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in coveted Bankers Hill, this exceptionally private elevated view promontory is strikingly similar to Hebbard & Irving Gill’s renowned Marston House.
In addition to contributing an enormous number of buildings to San Diego and outlying areas, Hebbard also devoted an incalculable amount of time and energy to the improvement of his profession and the city and state where he lived and worked during this time.
Hebbard was appointed one of the ten founding members of the California State Board of Architecture by Governor Gage on May 28, 1901. The only representative from San Diego and the ninth person to be certified as a bona fide architect in California.
Contemporary Modern (The Promontory) by Wallace Cunningham - Rancho Santa Fe
Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac on 5.21 acres in the prestigious Covenant neighborhood. Enjoy Panoramic sunsets from the vanishing edge crescent shaped salt-water pool, with views of mountains and valleys below.
Cunningham’s work was recently awarded the cover page and main story of the December 2021 issue of Architectural Digest, showcasing the Razor House in La Jolla.
“The concepts of spirituality and motion are integral to my work. I try to tap into the psyche with unexpected manipulations of form and light, which are intended to be as sculptural as they are architectural. Natural light is a crucial element in my designs and is used to define, fragment, and animate space.” - Wallace Cunningham
1961 Mid-Century Modern by William Krisel - Del Cerro
A perfect example of Palmer & Krisel’s system of modular post and beam construction that proved popular and effective throughout several neighborhoods throughout San Diego.
Krisel graduated from USC in 1949, obtained his license in 1950, and opened Palmer and Krisel, A.I.A. Architects, with Dan Palmer and began designing custom homes and commercial projects prior to investing their time in San Diego, Palm Spring and Los Angeles area tract homes.
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