Gregory Ain: Park Planned homes (Altadena, Calif.)

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Description

The Park Plannned Homes is a tract of 28 houses in Altadena, designed by Ain with landscape architect Garrett Eckbo. They have elements of an open concept feel, with a modular building design of 12' x 16' modular units that allowed for common finishes, hardware and equipment. The housing tract was built on a slope, so each property was leveled off and is stepped down from the one above. Along with all of the houses having the garage and service area in the front (and a private patio), the retaining walls and landscaping provide privacy for the homeowners.

Creator

Ain, Gregory (1908-1988), architect; Garrett Eckbo, landscape architect

Source

Gregory Ain papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.

Date

circa 1945

Rights

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Citation

Ain, Gregory (1908-1988), architect; Garrett Eckbo, landscape architect, “Gregory Ain: Park Planned homes (Altadena, Calif.),” UCSB ADC Omeka, accessed December 7, 2024, http://www.adc-exhibits.museum.ucsb.edu/items/show/188.