A Glowing Midcentury by Jack Corey Asks $1.8 Million in Los Angeles

HabHouse meticulously restored the 1954 post-and-beam midcentury, which architect Jack Corey designed for his parents while still in school.

A Glowing Midcentury by Jack Corey Asks $1.8 Million in Los Angeles

HabHouse meticulously restored the 1954 post-and-beam midcentury, which architect Jack Corey designed for his parents while still in school.

The grid of window walls frames views of the surrounding landscape and garden, while skylights allow light to enter the space while maintaining privacy.

Jack Corey, a pioneer of post-and-beam architecture, is responsible for evolving midcentury style within his native California but also well beyond. The impact he would have on the world of home design was evident early on: While still a student at the USC School of Architecture, he crafted a remarkable home for his parents, the Corey Residence.

The home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the city of Sierra Madre, California.

The home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the city of Sierra Madre, California.

Photo by Cameron Carothers

"Jack Corey’s home is a really great example of Southern California modernism—simple materials elevated by their use, a clear expression of structure, and an openness to the outdoors without the sacrificing of privacy," says Nate Cole at Suprstructur, a listing agent for the property alongside Joey Kiralla and Michelle St. Clair at Sotheby’s International Realty.

<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;">The Corey residence is a striking example of California modernism that was influenced by architect Jack Corey’s studies under Cal Straub at USC School of Architecture and his appreciation for the work of Frank Lloyd Wright.</span>
The home is characterised by its deep eves and timber frame structure.

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