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Los Angeles, California, USA
Photoshoots at House of Fortune
Los Angeles, California, USA
A Light-Filled Mid-Century Gem
This mid-century home in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles was designed in 1967 by Southern California architect Paul J. McCarty, who went on to become the principal architect for the city of Los Angeles, working on the restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House and overseeing the construction of the LA Convention Center.
This is one of his own works and was recently restored, making the most of a light-filled space that's characterized by long, slender lines of steel, glass walls and high ceilings. At 2,600sqft, it has a three-level open-plan design that's highly versatile and ideal for photography, film and video shoots.
The living room has 14ft ceilings, a polished floor, double-height glass panels that look out over the backyard, and an original fireplace with black and bronze panels that's a work of art in itself. The carefully chosen furnishings are primarily mid-century designer pieces, and the shelves lining the walls are filled with an eclectic collection of objects, books, and vinyl records.
Vintage and contemporary art and design pieces adorn the whole space, including works by Knoll, Phillippe Starck, John Lennon, Thonet, Jonathan Adler, Lane, Brown Jordan, Pegge Hopper, and Curtis Jere.
The House of Fortune has three bedrooms, with three bathrooms and three private balconies that lend the space a great indoor-outdoor feel.
Follow the open staircase to the upper mezzanine living space and you'll find the generously-sized master bedroom, with its abundant natural light and abathroom with an original inset and tiled bath. The lower level of the house has moody light, and the guest bedroom makes a great staging room.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
The driveway area and backyard can be used for hair and makeup or craft services, and there is ample room for equipment. There is a hot tub in the garden.
This house is not available for overnight stays.
LOCATION
Highland Park, Los Angeles, California, USA, Nearest airport: Burbank (11 miles); LAX (17 miles), Long Beach (21 miles).
