Home of the Day: Pocket listing with design pedigree
In a world full of wannabes, this creative, live/work loft designed by architect Frank Gehry and modern artist Charles Arnoldi is the real deal.
The four-level space, once Arnoldi’s home, is being offered for sale with plans for a dramatic entryway developed by Seattle-based design firm Olson Kundig. Vaulted ceilings, plywood flooring and oversized industrial windows affirm the authentic vibe.
Address: 1643 12th St., Unit 2, Santa Monica, 90404
Price: $1.995 million
Built: 1992
House size: 2,652 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Features: Cabinets and shelving designed by Frank Gehry; Heath tile and stone; gourmet kitchen appliances; large skylights; Watermark fixtures; Plug lighting; cement counter tops; exposed duct work and industrial finishes; open floor plan
About the area: The median sale price for condominiums in the 90404 ZIP Code in April was $769,000, based on eight sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 15.1% decrease in median price compared with April 2015.
Agents: Chris Birdsall, Halton Pardee + Partners, (310) 907-6517
To submit a candidate for Home of the Day, send high-resolution color photos via Dropbox.com, permission from the photographer to publish the images and a description of the house to neal.leitereg@latimes.com.
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