Agents of Architecture, The Journal - Vol. 5
Fall is upon us and some amazing properties are available on the market, from the Salerno Residence in Olde Del Mar to a very eclectic design coming soon on Sunset Cliffs.
Our agents have recently been successful both in obtaining top dollar offers for their sellers, but also assisting buyers in securing off-market opportunities. If we can help you with either, please reach out anytime.
We’ve just launched our ‘Search By Design’ feature on our website, San Diego’s first true architecture search portal. Continuing our mission to support buyers and sellers of great local design.
We will soon be releasing our first “look book”, a printed coffee table magazine featuring some of our favorite local homes, architects and neighborhoods. If you want to be sure to get a copy, please send us an email.
Hope you enjoy this month’s volume - Agents of Architecture
Mid-Century Modern by Dan Salerno - Olde Del Mar
The Salerno Residence #1 was the first home Salerno designed for himself and was published in LA Times Home Magazine just after it was built.
Dan Salerno was born in Los Angeles in 1930 and secured his degree in architecture from USC in 1957 following service in the US Navy (1951).
After working as a project architect for Edward H. Fickett, AIA, Dan worked as job captain for Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall, and draftsman for the Cunneen Company. He would later work as ‘City Architect’ for the City of San Diego. (Source, Modern San Diego)
1912 Historic Prairie Design by William Sterling Hebbard - Bankers Hill
Hebbard came to San Diego near the end of the 1880 boom decade to design the power plant for the San Diego Cable Company, becoming the designated architect for a company run by John Fisher, D.D. Dare and J.W. Collins.
He arrived here with many new ideas instilled within him from his college experience at Cornell University and his apprenticeships with noted architects in Chicago and Los Angeles. He stayed in San Diego through periods of prosperity and depression and left a legacy not only to this city, but California as well.
1928 Spanish Revival Estate (possibly by Richard Requa) - Point Loma
This masterpiece has been well-preserved with exquisite architectural details throughout including original hand-carved doors from Central America and unique wrought iron gates and hardware, hard to come by in today’s world.
M2i by Martinez & Cutri Architects - East Village
A penthouse level loft that provides spectacular panoramic views of the Downtown skyline and twinkling city lights.
Agents of Architecture Launches Architecture Search Tool
We are excited to launch our unique search portal. A way to search property listings by architectural style. A customized updated list of the newest properties on the market filtered by our architectural specialists.
From our home page, simply click Search By Design and select your choice.
Just Listed with Agents of Architecture - The Leslie Perlis House (remodel by Sylvia Minkler) - Ocean Beach
This rare example of residential post-modern architecture in San Diego County will soon be for sale for the first time. The home features unique built-in art pieces by the renowned artist as well as expansive ocean views high atop Sunset Cliffs.
Between 2007-2009, Ms. Perlis hired designer Sylvia Minkler to remodel her parents' mid-century modern home (originally built in 1962) to create a local visual landmark. A key component of the Point’s unique architectural inventory.
Just Sold with Agents of Architecture - The Modern Craftsman by Studio E Architects Founder, Brad Burke
After having been listed by another broker without selling, we took a design-based marketing approach; resulting in a sale of $225k over the previous listing price.
Brad Burke once made headlines with his personal residence that he designed to produce more energy than it consumes.
Studio E Architects has designed local projects such as Fahrenheit lofts in East Village and the remarkable restoration of Downtown’s Hotel Churchill, which won an Orchid Award for Historic Preservation from San Diego Architectural Foundation.
Just Sold with Agents of Architecture - Parkloft Residence 908 by KMA Architecture - East Village
Agents of Architecture agent, Danijela, knew her client loved unique lofts and urban living, so when she found out about an off-market property coming up in Parkloft, she quickly put the deal together for her very happy buyer.
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