Let us introduce you to Mr. Gregory Ain. A buildy sort of fellow with Schindler and Neutra influences. From Wikipedia, we see that Mr. Ain is linked to the Mar Vista neighborhood. "A portion of north-central Mar Vista, the Gregory Ain Mar Vista Tract, is designated as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone by the city of Los Angeles. This area, built immediately after World War II, contains an abundance of excellently preserved mid-century modern architecture." Now a lucky individual can own an Ain home, as advertised on Craigslist:
This gorgeous Gregory Ain home at 3508 Moore Street was the architect's model home for the Mar Vista Tract. Flexible floor plan, floor to ceiling windows, 4/3 bedrooms, 2 baths, new addition with family room, master bed and bath. Finished 2 car garage, original cabinets, & built-ins as well as hardware, original sliding wall and folding wall, unique updated 50's interior, professionally landscaped park-like setting with retro fountain by front door and much,much more. Size Approx. 1600 sq. ft for house, lot approx 103.3 x 65.5. MCM purist's dream home. Retail price is $1,300,000. Your friends will be jealous.
· $1300000 - Gregory Ain Mid-Century Modern House For Sale [Craigslist]
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