The LA Conservancy's Modern Committee spent nearly a decade trying to get some of the CSHes recognized and last month the National Park Service officially listed 10 of the houses (see below); an eleventh "was determined eligible for listing but not formally listed due to owner objection," according to the Conservancy. And about time: "Few of the homes have actual protections against demolition or excessive alteration. Since the nomination process began eight years ago, Case Study House #16 designed Read more [...]

This beautiful Medieval property in Wales comes with seven acres of land Formerly the chief residence of the Bishops of Llandaff until 1706, Mathern Palace is an impressive country property in Wales was restored at the end of the 19th century and now offers outstanding accommodation near Chepstow. Inside, the period features are wonderful and the reception rooms and family rooms are all excellent spaces for entertaining or more relaxing times. There are bedrooms on the ground floor, split into Read more [...]

The Los Angeles Conservancy announced today that the National Park Service has listed ten of the acclaimed Case Study Houses around Southern California on the National Register of Historic Places, citing their historic and architectural significance. An eleventh Case Study house, in La Jolla, was determined to be eligible for listing but was not added due to the owner's objection. The homes added to the national register include Case Study House #22, the Stahl Read more [...]