Pierre Koenig (1925–2004) was a defining voice of California’s modern architecture. His houses, composed of steel, glass, and light, embodied a new language of mid-century modernism and reshaped the possibilities of residential design. ⁠ ⁠ For Koenig, architecture was about honesty of materials, simplicity of form, and harmony with the environment. Read this story for free on Substack with our free trial. Join thousands of readers enjoying exclusive house tours and in-depth features. Follow the

Craig Ellwood (1922–1992) remains one of the most distinctive figures in Southern California’s mid-century architecture, a designer whose work combined the rigor of the International Style with the relaxed elegance of the Californian lifestyle. ⁠ ⁠ Though he was not formally trained as an architect, Ellwood’s background in construction and estimating gave him an unusual grasp of material, cost, and building processes. Read this story for free on Substack with our free trial. Join thousands of re