Architect Breaks Down 5 of the Most Common Los Angeles Homes

Architect Breaks Down 5 of the Most Common Los Angeles Homes | Architectural Digest

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Valery Augustin has been an architect in Los Angeles for over 20 years; today on AD he lends his expertise in breaking down the most common housing structures in the City of Angels. From eclectic beach houses, and classic mission revival to the cozy California bungalow, learn how these properties came to be so popular.
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@uncledmsr Жыл бұрын

MORE Valery Augustin please…excellently thorough and affable expertise

@meepmeep7811 Жыл бұрын

wholeheartedly agree!

@paillette2010 11 ай бұрын

Yes!!!

@NextToToddliness 11 ай бұрын

Just thought the same thing!

@DavidMartinez-yi8mx 11 ай бұрын

I agree I was able to watch the whole thing without getting bored, very informative

@RachelAnn 11 ай бұрын

Agreed! He's fantastically knowledgeable.

@andie3614 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Valery Augustin for busting the myth that LA has no defining residential architecture - I grew up in Silverlake in the 80s and I thought it was a paradise of elegant and people-centric homes, but most people I encounter in the rest of the world think LA is made of movie sets and Malibu. Loved the video, please do more!

@Iriseyes 11 ай бұрын

Silverlake is so wonderful! But sadly gentrified and unaffordable for all but the very wealthy…

@Q_QQ_Q 11 ай бұрын

la is a big movie set

@rakeldanell Ай бұрын

Never heard that myth...😊

@Serai3 21 күн бұрын

@@Iriseyes The gentrification of Silverlake started decades ago. It was originally mostly Latino residents. Every wave of gentrifiers moves in and changes it more, and then they whine that it's getting "gentrified and unaffordable" when the _next_ wave come in. But they've all been interlopers. I've watched it happening since the 60's, and rolled my eyes at every group of _gringos_ who made the place whiter and whiter, and then mope about how "awful" it was getting.

@Serai3 21 күн бұрын

@@Q_QQ_Q Well, since you've never been here, you're just trolling.

@sarahjames9456 Жыл бұрын

Love this guy. AD please do a part 2 of Los Angeles style architecture. There is so much more.

@1anonymousb Жыл бұрын

Mid-century modern comes to mind. That and various styles of apartment building, 70s - 80s houses, etc.

@entropy8000 11 ай бұрын

Yesss theres so many more- love it

@lnhancock3 11 ай бұрын

Tudors + Boat houses too!

@aaroncastellanos3421 11 ай бұрын

And victorian cottages! I live in a queen anne by DTLA, so there's lots of victorians in my neighborhood

@walterswu 2 ай бұрын

Can you do a similar video on the Eichlers of the Northern California?

@Priyanka77574 Жыл бұрын

Love the bungalow court apartments! Sense of community is so important nowadays especially with the advent of the internet and people feeling disconnected as a result.

@fboness368 11 ай бұрын

Agreed. Bungalow court apartments grant a measure of community and dignity that Dingbats just don't. And they celebrate the indoor/outdoor lifestyle that SoCal was famous for.

@kristen_noel 3 күн бұрын

I lived in a Bungalow Court in Laguna Beach a few years back, and it was my FAVORITE APARTMENT EVER! ❤

@Davaldod Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, efficient presentation. Augustin has a terrific way of making it clear. Thorough but not so long as to get bogged down in too much information.

@sableann4255 Жыл бұрын

Mission revival is my favorite! I loved my Grandmas little Stucco, Spanish tiled house in LA

@m.o.n.d.e.g.r.e.e.n Жыл бұрын

yes! surprised stucco wasnt mentioned

@Grime_time Жыл бұрын

Love bungalow court apartments! Every time I walk by one I can’t help but stop and smile. Something about them just feels so warm and inviting.

@JacqueCRISCOsd 2 ай бұрын

Always reminds me of the Big Lebowski apartment.

@thetruthhurts9220 19 күн бұрын

As a delivery driver, I don’t! These are the worst to deliver to! Lol

@kristen_noel 3 күн бұрын

Same!!

@Grime_time 3 күн бұрын

@@thetruthhurts9220 I feel ya 😂😂😂

@nerd26373 Жыл бұрын

This breakdown is informative. Being an architect is no easy job. They're all detail-oriented, as far as I know.

@BwInNewJersey Жыл бұрын

Very perceptive.

@MrEspaldapalabras 11 ай бұрын

Which is why they keep missing the big picture.

@truefalse934 10 ай бұрын

Plus, they need to learn a lot about history too!

@Jaxxv01 11 ай бұрын

I live near a TON of bungalow courts. I wish there were more. It's insane to me that you can't build 4 little cottages on a lot but a huge luxury apt structure towering over all other small homes is fine...

@jaime_lee_g Жыл бұрын

One of the things I love about Long Beach, you can drive around a small area and see every one of these styles. It's such a great tribute to larger LA, while having it's own city vibe.

@dansaadati3969 11 ай бұрын

i love long beach as well! an architectural gem of a city!

@miglangell 11 ай бұрын

Eww long beach

@bruintoo 10 ай бұрын

Ghetto by the sea! LOL. We're in the Cliff May Ranchos.

@drtydsh 10 ай бұрын

@@bruintoo you clearly got the bad end of the stick when living in long beach

@bigcockedman714 9 ай бұрын

@@bruintoo not in belmont shores

@sunnyside9273 Жыл бұрын

I'd really like to hear him go through all the experimental phases of LA architecture. The mid century movement, Eichlers, Case study homes, Googie etc. LA is the land of great experimentation by many great architects.

@user-ck9lk6zm3h 9 ай бұрын

MORE Valery Augustin please…excellently thorough and affable expertise. Informative,short,sweet and just plain educational.I want more.Thank you very much..

@kristen_noel 3 күн бұрын

100% He's WONDERFUL!!

@mazjohansson9250 Жыл бұрын

The way he aligned the papers precisely 🤩🎉😅🫶

@Whogaveyouthemic Жыл бұрын

I've always been a fan of the Mission Revival style of homes since I was a kid. It's just charming.

@adatewithkate Жыл бұрын

I've never even been to LA, but I loved every minute of this.

@kristen_noel 3 күн бұрын

Come visit!

@pupduffy8536 11 ай бұрын

His voice is so soothing, I could listen to it all day.

@ltwtbaybeh3406 11 ай бұрын

I love this! I’m a firefighter in LA, so I have the pleasure of checking out different types of structures. It’s nice learning some of the history surrounding these buildings.

@susanmurphy958 Жыл бұрын

My favorite is a Craftsman style house a.k.a. Bungalow. Pasadena is loaded with those beautiful houses. As well as bungalow courts, which sadly are being destroyed by real estate developers.

@MothGirl007 Жыл бұрын

Craftsman houses are my favorite too.

@susanmurphy958 Жыл бұрын

@@MothGirl007 That's because you are Awesome. 😎😎😎

@leiajiang7877 Жыл бұрын

living in Socal i rarely seen these until moving to the more LA area. pretty cool

@ColtraneAndRain 11 ай бұрын

I grew up in Pasadena and I always adored the Craftsman style! I also love Mission style. So many memories of childhood and teen years. Pasadena is almost unrecognizable to me now 😢

@beyondgirl178 11 ай бұрын

Dark wooded craftsman houses have my heart.

@AnikaandAj 11 ай бұрын

Every time I see a modernistic white cube built in a neighborhood of mission revival houses, a part of me dies.

@dublakhan6121 2 ай бұрын

This dude is fantastic ! Great presentation, great voice, down to earth. and KNOWS and LOVES what he's talking about. More teachers of architecture should be like Valery Augustin.

@kristen_noel 3 күн бұрын

I love this guy and his stoic, subtle passion. His "Mullet" joke, with no giggle or laugh, was priceless!

@MichelleO099 Жыл бұрын

As a LA native. These homes are now being remodeled and it’s interesting to see what the owners are doing with them now

@dorothylazard4797 Жыл бұрын

Sad to see all the bungalow court apartments go. Many in the Bay Area were torn down for more high density apartment buildings with less character. They could provide affordable housing and community. The California bungalow, with its deep porches, are my absolute favorite California housing style.

@HerAeolianHarp Жыл бұрын

They are truly hard to find. I saw one on Central Avenue in Alameda.

@jessicaliflower Жыл бұрын

There are a few near Oakland Ave

@pollytiks3885 Жыл бұрын

Lived in a Spanish style bungalow court apartment during college. Beautiful rose-filled courtyard, you could hear the fog horns at night (Long Beach). Sad to know they’re being torn down.

@thedylangirl Жыл бұрын

I live in NorCal foothills and I’m grateful there are still bungalows in my neighborhood. They’re so cool!

@SK-fy8dl 11 ай бұрын

We need to upzone single family zoning so mcmansions can be torn down to build small homes with shared courtyards. More small houses, less mansions.

@The_slowest_buuurn Жыл бұрын

I don't live in the LA area anymore (moved out of state), but I have fond memories of living in Long Beach, where you can find all of the architecture styles mentioned in this video!

@KikiIsBusy Жыл бұрын

I lived in a bungalow court apartment in college and I loved it so much! Sad to hear they are endangered now.

@CharlieSawyers-Rees Жыл бұрын

I live in the UK and I really wish Porches were more common here! I love how they look, especially the style of the California bugalow

@SinaAla 3 ай бұрын

These days California is overwhelmed by Teslas 😅

@verdugoroadtech Жыл бұрын

Informative,short,sweet and just plain educational.I want more.Thank you very much.

@aliserobles8464 11 ай бұрын

My favorite professor!!! I'm so glad to see his passion for architecture shared with the AD community. More, please!!!

@Nicole-bj4dv Жыл бұрын

I have rented or at least visited friends in all of these apartments and homes while attending college, graduate school and law school in Northern California (Berkeley, San Leandro and Oakland). This presentation makes me really appreciate the historical aspects that I, as a young woman, was unaware of at the time.

@Julia-zj2ch Жыл бұрын

California Bungalow is my favorite! I lived in one for 22 years - but it was in Pennsylvania! Second favorite is the court yard cottages. Those are so cute! Excellent video, thank you.

@SL-lz9jr Жыл бұрын

I grew up in San Francisco and I loved our architectural styles. But my best friend lives in Los Angeles and it was also so fascinating to either of us to visit one another. How in one state are there such distinct cities. It made visiting one another a ton of fun because visually it was so different. It really felt like two different worlds.

@lizabetx483 Жыл бұрын

Great job. I really enjoyed this. It felt like a mini master class in architecture.

@captainlou9677 Ай бұрын

I've always loved the Mission Revival style homes. Grew up in Los Angeles, and that has always been my favorite style.

@michelleb.9637 Жыл бұрын

Born and raised in LA. That’s my city! I’ve been in the Midwest for many years now. This video gives me all the feels! ❤

@emlynn1004 Жыл бұрын

I am thinking I need to see more of Mr. Augustin. I grew up in Southern CA so am familiar with some of the info provided, but not all of it, and this was a delight to watch. I would love to see more design videos hosted by him!

@ochervelvet9687 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this overview. Each style presented has its charms, but my favorite is the California mission revival. There is just something about the thick, plaster-covered adobe walls, the arches, the enclosed courtyards, and the red clay tiles that I find reassuring and romantic.

@Lemoncatsf Жыл бұрын

Such a great presentation! I grew up halfway between LA and SF in San Luis Obispo which has much of the same architectural history, just on a smaller scale. The mission featured was actually the San Luis Obispo de Tolosa with the SLO Mountain in the background. I lived in SF for decades and am now in LA and am obsessed with the architecture here. Some now covered are the older Victorians, the Art Deco and Streamline Modern, and MCM and later mid century. There are also some even more rare mid century A Frames here and there. I would also like to hear about the mid century multi unit buildings with a swimming pool in the center and sauna room. Seems to be a quintessential Hollywood style.

@SL-lz9jr Жыл бұрын

Grew up in SF, spent lots of time in LA where my best friend lives. Now I live in NYC. There’s something so special about the distinctive architectural styles found in Northern and Southern CA. My friend loved visiting me up north and I down south because it always felt like worlds apart, despite being the same state.

@Lemoncatsf 11 ай бұрын

@@SL-lz9jr I totally get it. When you add the landscaping/ vegetation on to that too it adds to the differences.

@thefrub 11 ай бұрын

Zoning laws won't allow this anymore... Zoning laws won't allow this anymore... Zoning laws won't allow this anymore... I think I see a pattern why housing has gotten so expensive

@itsGabrielaCristina Жыл бұрын

This was absolutely fascinating. I am a huge fan of mission revival architecture, but I enjoyed learning about other LA architecture styles. Dense housing options are the best and likely only way to handle the affordability crisis all over the country.

@freedomthroughspirit 3 күн бұрын

Bungalows are adorable. Makes me think of the movie Swing Shift which featured them. The Dingbat makes me uneasy largely because of the unstable looking support posts (in earthquake country) but also for parking cars underneath the building (not great if there's a car fire and for exhaust fumes). Also the lack of any shared space or landscaping. Mission Revival is gorgeous, love it. The film L.A. Story comes to mind.

@kurtthewurt Жыл бұрын

I’m surprised he didn’t discuss the seismic drawbacks of the Dingbats’ “soft story” parking. I’ve seen a lot of buildings get retrofitted since the Northridge quake, but I’m sure there are still thousands that are vulnerable.

@ArtamStudio 10 ай бұрын

Property owners are required to retrofit soft stories. In one of the shots of the Crapi Apartments (love the self-deprecating humor), a retrofit contractor banner is visible.

@yesyesjess2501 Жыл бұрын

Mission Revival and Craftsman style are my absolute favorite. Glendale has a lot of Mission revival style homes and they're just gorgeous!

@cherylrleigh1912 Жыл бұрын

This was absolutely brilliant and exceptionally informative. Without a doubt, both the Mission Revival and California Bungalow styles rank among my all-time favorites in Los Angeles.

@suzannetourtillott9294 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the subject and lean, straightforward delivery. Comparing modern sites with their historical precedents, and using a variety of visual formats and angles (overhead/drone, vintage film and video; street-level and aerial still photos), is so effective. More please!

@farrahfox Жыл бұрын

I love the mission style homes, especially with a deep brown style roof

@angelad2601 11 ай бұрын

Valery Augustin, what a voice! Thank you and Mission Revival all the way

@FPOAK 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for pointing out how horrible those huge curb cuts are for pedestrians. I’m convinced that the wider the driveway, the faster drivers whip into and out of parking lots. That’s why sidewalks in front of gas stations are always really bad too

@onemorechris 10 ай бұрын

i found LA weirdly hostile for walking considering how fitness focused people seem to be there

@rmphotoart 11 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation. As for my favorite, at first it was Mission Revival; and then you showed us the California Craftsman Bungalow. Guess I'll have to toss a coin.

@Itsbennyfuchs 8 ай бұрын

One of my favorite episodes of the architecture breakdown/walking tours content. Please more of that AD!

@pirana6 Жыл бұрын

I very much enjoyed this! Bring back Valery for more Southern California architecture

@alexrapada Ай бұрын

i could listen to valery augustin for hours!!

@menaseven9093 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful review of L A house style by architect Valery Augustin. I like the boardwalk beach house.

@Cyrus992 Жыл бұрын

You forgot how Dingbats would fail during an earthquake especially the 94 Northridge one To be continued all across SoCal: Ranch/Split level: 1940s-1970s Spanish Revival: 1960s-present Mediterranean/Italian: 1980s-now French Country/Provincial 1990s-2010s Tudor Revival: 1920s-1930s, 1970s-80s Cape Cod: 1980s Shed/A frame: 1970s-1980s Craftsman: 1990s-2010s Modern Farmhouse: 2010s-now

@Jonsolski18 Жыл бұрын

This is an incredible video! I would love to see a “5 common types of houses in Chicago” video next - there are many unique & very distinct architectural styles

@jamesdellaneve9005 Жыл бұрын

The Bungalow courts when in nice neighborhoods are cool. I see them in Long Beach, Pasadena and other older cities.

@tmhwriter Ай бұрын

Best, most enjoyable video I've seen on YT for weeks.

@NextToToddliness 11 ай бұрын

What I really appreciated about LA Architecture was that it often was a fusion of traditional Colonial looks, with stark Mid-century Modern. This made the current Post Modern additions look like museum pieces at times, especially in Pasadena (where I lived for two years). To be honest, it's the only part of LA I'd live in again. Also, as others have stated, more Valery Augustin please. He's very articulate, and evenly paced in his presentation, which neither feels rushed or unnecessarily prolonged.

@elenayee3093 Жыл бұрын

I lived in a wonderful 1920s bungalow in Azusa, CA. I loved living there.

@westcoastbestcoast393 4 ай бұрын

Huge fan of bungalow courts! This was such an informative video, LA is a beautiful city with such a rich architectural legacy.

@jessycaphoenix8152 11 ай бұрын

This segment was quite fascinating and enjoyable. A part two would be appreciated. Thank you.

@lukas4112 Жыл бұрын

I love these videos. So informative on both architecture and city history.

@Emzzz78 Жыл бұрын

I like this guy!

@Wave2680 Ай бұрын

Love the videos with architects talking about architecture!!

@go2yourself Жыл бұрын

Beautiful... ❤❤ my favorites on this particular episode are Mission Revival and Craftsmen Bungalows

@beatriz0607 Ай бұрын

Valery is so well spoken! He obviously knows what he is talking about but I love that he makes it easily digestible to someone who doesn't know much about the topic (me)

@VulcanLogic Ай бұрын

In Michigan, we also have a lot of early 20th century Craftsman, but a bungalow is a separate design with lower GLA. Generally, anything under 1000 SF built before 1945 and within city limits is called a bungalow, as most share the same designs.

@favor2240 Жыл бұрын

Loved this- informative and interesting and so well presented 👌🏾👌🏾

@WellActualllyyy Жыл бұрын

i think this might be the best video AD has ever done

@JohnBAnderson3 Жыл бұрын

We are renovating a 1915 Craftsman we purchased last year in Marin County so we are partial to that style.

@lisacolllins214 Ай бұрын

Love and live in a California Bungalow. Many have already said it...more Valery Augustin please!

@CUclimber Жыл бұрын

So glad to see this series continue!

@orenpeleg9820 Жыл бұрын

They should do a part 2 where they talk about the Contemporary glass-and-steel style that dominates new homes in the hills (and looks like it was inspired by the Getty)

@Matt-qj6cr Ай бұрын

Great video! Would love to see a part 2 including Victorians, ranch-style homes, and modern lightweight Spanish-style homes.

@camelliaghotbzadeh2576 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this! I currently live in Los Angeles and have noticed a ton of dingbat apartments especially on the west side so that was spot on. So interesting to hear the perspective of an architect on these styles as well. Great video AD!! 😊

@VictorRochaGaming 11 ай бұрын

Palms/Mar Vista is polluted with dingbats.

@RolyMoes 8 ай бұрын

I like this guy. Nice voice, easy to listen to. Speaks not too fast such that I can process and understand everything he is saying. I appreciate all the images the editors have put in too, that really helps!

@user-wz9yn9dl1v Жыл бұрын

This was super interesting!! I love four of the five styles featured. The historical context included with each description as well as pointing out how each style translates to housing issues today was also very much appreciated. I'm looking forward to more videos by you!

@griviljava Жыл бұрын

Gotta admit I've always been fascinated with those stilt-houses in the canyons. Great vid, thank you Valery!

@SeaTurtle515 Ай бұрын

My step dad owned 16 bungalow court apartments in the San Fernando Valley. They we beautiful and very homey inside. They had a lot of character and always reminded me of by gone California. He was impeccable about their upkeep. But many other ones on his street were torn down to build unattractive mega apartment buildings.

@camronwu Жыл бұрын

Mission Revival is my favorite

@debbieburris9453 11 ай бұрын

Valery Augustin ❤ He has the ability to draw you in & keep you there. Interesting, charismatic, & very natural.

@albertosanchez276 Жыл бұрын

The craftsman style… that is my favorite

@weshasawi Жыл бұрын

Love love loooove these types of videos!

@ilahjarvis 11 ай бұрын

Love this overview of LA architecture styles, many of which are found all over California.

@enchilada55 11 ай бұрын

MORE OF THIS PLEASE!!! super informative

@margaretjeannemoore Жыл бұрын

Grew up in a mission style but always wanted a bungalow. Just loved them.

@tammywimpee9809 Ай бұрын

My favorite California style house is Ranch Homes (not covered here, but as noted there are many styles in California). As a San Diego County resident, all five styles mentioned in this video can be seen all over San Diego County, but most notably the Mission Revival, even replicated in newer construction (examples all over the county - RSF, San Elijo, Bressi Ranch, Chula Vista). The California Bungalow houses (often bought thru the Sears catalogue) are also notable through-out the County. When traveling around California I’ve noticed these styles are often repeated, making spotting a Bungalow court or a Dingbat like a Where’s Waldo game.

@riaz8783 Жыл бұрын

This guy is great, could listen for hours

@posthocprior Жыл бұрын

This was excellent. Do Washington DC, San Francisco, or Chicago next.

@ed8329 11 ай бұрын

I could listen to him talk all day! Great video

@ArtHistoryBasix Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you, Valery.

@moreliberty1 11 ай бұрын

Love the detail in this. It's actually educational and not superficial like so many architectural videos on KZfaq.

@Bookib Ай бұрын

I loved every minute of this, I grew up in LA and I have always favored LA architecture over other cities something about it just brings great memories

@MeEmma123 Жыл бұрын

Incredible video! As someone who grew up in Los Angeles loving it's architecture this was spot on :)

@CoastEnergy Жыл бұрын

absolutely in love with Mission/Spanish revival

@lnhancock3 11 ай бұрын

This is great! Would love a part 2!

@JENN7238 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. The bungalow court apartments are so charming.

@lauren_kawakami 11 ай бұрын

An enjoyable mix of design breakdown, setting context and historical footage-done with a quietly humorous delivery. Much more Valery Augustin, please! Would love to see the Hollywood Hills stilt house included in the next set.

@LuxuryLindsey 10 ай бұрын

Thank you @ArchitecturalDigest and Mr. Augustin for featuring a handful of iconic Californian homes. As a born & raised Los Angeleno, I think the Boardwalk Beach House really captures the essence of California living at its finest. However I would likely purchase in Long Beach for the views, indoor/outdoor living, and laid back residential neighborhoods.

@jayski9410 Жыл бұрын

I've always been attracted to the bungalow court style. But that may be because it reminds of the motor court motels where you parked your car along side a little cabin style motel room. However when it comes to Ding Bats, all I can remember is how many collapsed during the Northridge earthquake of 1994. That "soft story" for car parking was to blame.