Richard Waltzer reading in his breathing room, Pacific Palisades, Calif. AIR TIMES: • May 18, 2007 10:00 AM EST

• Richard Neutra (1892-1970) is credited with introducing the international style to American architecture, and introducing Los Angeles design to Europe.

• Neutra-designed residences are dramatic, flat-surfaced, industrial-looking and constructed on light metal frames with stucco finish.

• Case study homes were built in the 1950s to test modern design concepts.
  

Deconstruct: Neutra Home
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• Eames stool: $600, available at Herman Miller.

• George Nelson Chair: $3,500.

• Rookwood vases: $5-$10 apiece from swap meets.

Contact Information:

Herman Miller for the Home
MS 0335
855 East Main Avenue
Zeeland, MI 49464
800-646-4400
www.hermanmiller.com

Resources:

Kathryn Waltzer Interior Design
201 Chautauqua Blvd.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 459-3634
kwintdsgn@aol.com
Kathryn Waltzer

Richard and Dion Neutra Architecture
www.neutra.org

Boston City Garden Facts:

• It took more than two years to gut and renovate Todd Berkan's condominium.

• The latticework is Philipine mahogany, and the perimeter fence is cedar.

• Bluestone and cobblestone were used for the surface of the patio.

• An expensive sofa was accessorized with inexpensive wall sconces to create an overall rich look.
  

Deconstruct: Boston City Garden:
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• Teak chairs, bench and table with cushions: $2,500 from Kingsley~Bate.

• Mechanical awning: $2,000 from Sunbrella.

• Pots and plants: $4-$30 from Four Seasons Greenery.

• Candles: $5 from Pottery Barn.
  

Contact Information:

Kingsley~Bate
7200 Gateway Ct.
Manassas, VA 20109
703-361-7000
teak@kingsleybate.com
www.kingsleybate.com

Four Seasons Greenery
PO Box 290028
Boston, MA 02129
617-723-6621
info@4seasons.greenery.com
www.4seasonsgreenery.com

Pottery Barn
888-779-5176
www.potterybarn.com

Resources:

Fitz-Gerald Design Systems
Lori Fitz-Gerald
22 Watts Street, 4th floor
(646) 613-0552
lori@fdssystems.com
www.fdssystems.com

Malibu Jacuzzi Home Facts:

• The beach is not part of the homeowner's lot. All beaches in California are public property.

• A deck on another level gave the Fox family 200 square feet of additional space.

• The total cost of their kitchen remodel was $40,000.
  

Deconstruct: Malibu Jacuzzi
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• Jacuzzi-Model J-350: $6,000 from Sundance Spas.

• Outdoor dining table: $1,000 from Victory Furniture.

• Stainless Steel Counter: $65 per square foot.

• Appliance garage: $150.

• Bosch dishwasher: $715.
  

Contact Information

Sundance Spas
(Corporate Headquarters)
14525 Monte Vista Ave.
Chino, CA 91710
www.sundancespas.com

Victory Patio Furniture Company
9040 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
310-276-4272