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Paul McKim Residence
Paul McKim Residence
Architect
Paul William McKim
Les & Lilli Hill Residence
Les & Lilli Hill Residence
Architect
Henry Hartwell Hester Frederick Ralph Livingston
Homer Delawie Residence I
Homer Delawie Residence I
Architect
Homer Delawie
Homer Delawie Residence II
Homer Delawie Residence II
Architect
Homer Delawie
SOLD: The Rosser Residence by William Rosser
SOLD: The Rosser Residence by William Rosser
Architect William Frederick Rosser’s 1963 personal residence at 2468 Presidio Drive in Mission Hills was first published in the San Diego Union on November 3, 1963. By 1965 the architect had sold it to Mr. & Mrs. Durrell Williams.
Rosser deemed his design “Mediterranean modern” as “an adaptation of the feeling of this classic type of design, modified in today’s needs.” Borrowing from the “classic styles” Rosser approached his own home, in Kensington, in a similar fashion. The San Diego Union highlighted this in the article: “Glamour in design is achieved by borrowing classic lines of Mediterranean Villa, modified to modern needs in this dramatic home.”
Rosser was a member of the San Diego Chapter of the AIA between 1956-1968 during the time he produced several private homes and various commercial designs including – with Selden Kennedy and Lloyd Ruocco - the downtown Civic Theater.
Architect
William Frederick Rosser
Specs
4 Bed 4 Bath
Price
3,065,000
Listing Agent
Keith York, Agents of Architecture Inc.
SOLD: Vawter House by Stanley Ring
SOLD: Vawter House by Stanley Ring
La Jolla based architect Stanley Ring (d. 12/27/93) was born in New York. He was awarded the Purple Heart following service as Captain in the US Army during WWII. He graduated from Yale University School of Architecture. Following work in Connecticut, he travelled to the Navajo Reservation in Arizona where he designed and built his first school. From Arizona he travelled to Palm Desert, Palm Springs and San Felipe where he continued to design restaraunts, golf clubs, schools, private residences and at least one church. In 1960 he settled in La Jolla, practicing architecture as Associate Architect with Wullff & Fifield (ca. 1960-62) where he worked on several of the firm’s school projects and at least one church. From there he ran his own company – where he designed a medical office on Clairemont Bouilevard. He would later serve as partner for MacAllister, Rinehart and Ring.
SOLD: Leon Town House by NDD
SOLD: Leon Town House by NDD
Amazing views abound from this contemporary townhome by Nakhshab Development & Design.
SOLD: Keller House II by Lloyd Ruocco
SOLD: Keller House II by Lloyd Ruocco
Following his 1944 home for James Don Keller, architect Lloyd Ruocco designed another home for his client following his marriage to new wife Rita. Sited to engage views of downtown where Keller worked until 1970 as San Diego County District Attorney, the Keller Residence has only hosted four owners since its 1947 construction.
According to The District Attorney’s Office: A Brief History by Gayle Falkenthal, “James Don Keller was elected on a “reform” ticket. Keller was known as a very modest, straight-arrow personality not given to any frivolous moments. This meant no more drinking during the day by D.A. staff. Knocking back a martini (or three) during the lunch hour was perfectly routine behavior. Keller would have none of this, which was considered terribly strict. Keller and his senior staff were responsible for the modern structure of the D.A.’s office.”
With amazing views of the harbor, airport, Point Loma and the Coronado Islands, the Keller Residence is breathtaking. This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, two-story home of 3,300 square feet was completed in 1948 - making it among the earliest, truly modern homes built following the conclusion of World War II.
Remodeled a number of years ago, by a local architect/owner, the home features a number of contemporary finishes and landscaping touches. Historically designated, with Mills Act tax-savings conveying to the next owner, Keller retains much of its vintage/original wonder.
Architect
Lloyd Pietrantonio Ruocco
Specs
3 Bed 3.5 Bath
Price
2,600,000
Listing Agent
Keith York
SOLD: Beers House by Lloyd Ruocco
SOLD: Beers House by Lloyd Ruocco
The Beers Residence by San Diego architect Lloyd Ruocco has only sold once since Mr. and Mrs. Will Beers purchased plans from the architect and built much of it with their own hands and the help of Mr. Beers' father who was a professional carpenter. In 1954, the Beers family hired Ruocco again to design an annex for washing facilities, a carport and two bedrooms & a bath for their children (in 1960). Engaged with its surroundings via walls of glass, more so akin to the works of RM Schindler than other Ruocco homes, this garden pavillion, is comprised of four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a unique indoor-outdoor connection between the living spaces. The Beers Residence is a rarity these days - a pristine example of post-War architecture saved from the clutches of remodelers, flippers, and careless owners, this two-owner home is in museum-quality condition. In 2000, architect Leonard Veitzer, a student of Ruocco, designed a 3rd building for the Beers' daughter in keeping with the modern style of the original. All three buildings are separate yet connected via outdoor stairs/courtyards. This unique family home expresses the architect and client’s mastery of post-war modernism open to San Diego’s moderate climate, bringing the outside in and making the most of spectacular canyon side views. Mostly glass and redwood, this garden pavilion has stood the test of time serving a family well on this quiet cul de sac.
Architect
Lloyd Pietrantonio Ruocco
Specs
4 Bed 4 Bath
Price
885,000
Listing Agent
Keith York, Big Block Realty, Inc.
Westphal Residence
Westphal Residence
Architect
Homer Delawie
Crabtree, Hodge N. Residence
Crabtree, Hodge N. Residence
Architect
Frederick Liebhardt Eugene Weston III
Bone Jack Residence
Bone Jack Residence
Architect
Richard Lareau
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