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Gerard Colcord's 20th century homes still beloved in these modern times

Though not as well known as Wallace Neff or Paul Williams, architect Gerard Colcord has a passionate following for classic Southern California homes he designed from the 1920s till the 1980s. For his new book "Colcord Home," author Bret Parsons delved into Colcord's archive, looking at the detailed plans that Colcord drew up for each client as well as photographs of the architect's work. The 1939 Barnett house, shown here, was classic Colcord: a comfortable and unpretentious family home, in this case Pennsylvania Dutch in style. Great attention was paid to giving the house a historical appearance. It's built at various elevations with side wings to simulate a small core house that had been expanded over the years. Although located on a busy Beverly Hills street, the interior feels private and intimate - qualities that drew so many clients to Colcord.