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“Stairway to the Venice Skyline!” (Which some

“Stairway to the Venice Skyline!” (Which some might consider Heaven 🙂 - PDA’s Sanborn House project has gotten its first two coats of stucco, which is exciting! The finish coat will be integrally pigmented, which saves on paint cost. More importantly, its hand-application and varied texture/tone will contribute to the “warm modern” tactile feeling we are aiming for here. There seem to be a few too many crisp, white, modern “boxy” houses in LA right now!
The second image shows the double- height shaded outdoor courtyard off the kitchen at the rear of the home. It will benefit from plants - not much longer now. For the moment, it’s positively Piranesian, yes? Continued thanks to our GC partners here, @epicconstruction!

Here’s a “work-in-progress” look at PDA’s

Here’s a “work-in-progress” look at PDA’s new terrazzo-topped “piano bar” (ie a bar shaped vaguely like a baby grand)! This svelte element is newly in place as a component of PDA’s Cor-10 steel-clad outdoor kitchen in the pretty courtyard of our Sullivan Canyon house/ranch project. We believe that many years of convivial living will happen here, for our dear clients and their fortunate friends. Thanks to @epicconstruction for the craft and care that has gone into this handsome work. And to @coloroperation, whose eagle eye on site is vital to it all coming together!

With this post, PDA pays tribute to one of our all

With this post, PDA pays tribute to one of our all-time favorite projects, and its indirect progenitor, a remarkable person!!

Sunset in Los Angeles. The sky is bursting with re

Sunset in Los Angeles. The sky is bursting with reds, yellows, and oranges as evening falls. This image captures all of the sunset magic while also reminding us of the fire season we are currently in. Wildfires make smoke. Smoke is dangerous. We all need clean air! Head on over to our blog (link in bio) to read about one way to keep your indoor air clean (with dramatic additional benefits).

PDA is in vigorous development of its copyrighted

PDA is in vigorous development of its copyrighted design for a new type of live entertainment venue. This project will have Global Impact!

A fellow guest at one of Dan Flavin’s Chinati Fo

A fellow guest at one of Dan Flavin’s Chinati Foundation installations in Marfa prompted/provided this evocative view. No digital fancy-stuff here - just a fresh perspective on what’s seen in a remarkable place!

PDA visited Donald Judd’s Chinati Foundation in

PDA visited Donald Judd’s Chinati Foundation in Marfa, TX. Six former US military barracks buildings now contain light-and-space installations by Dan Flavin. Each building is wrapped around three sides of an open landscaped courtyard. There are a variety of plants and trees. This tree seems particularly to flourish in its setting!

Seen on the back bar at Marfa Spirit Co. (Yes, TX)

Seen on the back bar at Marfa Spirit Co. (Yes, TX), this image is dedicated to the incisive eye and hand of our gifted artist pal @dfmccleary !

Rendering showing PDA’s New Sanborn house, now

Rendering showing PDA’s New Sanborn house, now under construction just off the Venice Canals in WLA. This lot is almost twice the size of typical canals lots, allowing for real gardens and open outdoor living space. Streets and alley on 3 sides make for maximum light, air, and separation from neighbors. And future residents will enjoy a 5-minute stroll to the beach! Sunset views from the spacious roof deck, as well.

We are readying for stucco with ace builders @epicconstruction. Stay tuned for more on this project. We are excited to see it becoming a wonderful new home!

Viva Ukraine!!!

Viva Ukraine!!!

This Rooster’s portrait was taken at the wonderf

This Rooster’s portrait was taken at the wonderful @leapinglambfarm in Alsea, Oregon (June, 2016). He seems determined, fearless, and stalwart. He will be effective in achieving his goals. At this COVID-saturated freaky time, let’s Be The Rooster! This means: be tough and persist in doing what it takes! Wear your KN-95 mask and get boosted! Stay home if you can! Maybe just for a little while longer…
Will most or all of us eventually get some version of the infection? Probably. But spreading it out over time is hugely helpful to our schools and our heroic, dedicated (and exhausted) health-care workers. Thank you for your attention to this brief PDA public service announcement!

PDA is excited to visit our urban horse ranch proj

PDA is excited to visit our urban horse ranch project next week for a photo shoot with noted architectural photographer @claudio_santini_photography!
This scouting image reminds us that even a garage/laundry room access hall can be fairly splendid! Thanks to our wonderful client for making everything possible. We love our clients! :)

PDA Votes! Please join us, dear California friends

PDA Votes! Please join us, dear California friends and compatriots!

PDA has installed our lovely new low-maintenance L

PDA has installed our lovely new low-maintenance Lego Flower Bouquet on the office library conference table! Please note that the rose petals are re-colored hood and trunk lids from Lego car models - clever rascals, these design engineers!! Please come by and take a look anytime - our office welcomes in-person visits (once again)!

This Uranium Glass chandelier in the lobby of Kans

This Uranium Glass chandelier in the lobby of Kansas City’s 21C Museum Hotel (formerly the Savoy Hotel & Grill, dating from 1890) is part of a spectacular 31-fixture sculpture by Australia-based Japanese artists Ken + Julia Yonetani (“Crystal Palace, 1 of 31, the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nuclear Nations - USA”, 2013). This work is in response to the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster; the “USA” chandelier is the largest, given our greatest number of operating nuclear plants. Overall, its presence here is testimony to Kansas City’s vibrant culture, and the vision and curatorial prowess of 21C Museum Hotel founders Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson. There are 9 of these Hotels in the great American Southeast. PDA recommends the 21C for your upcoming KC visit!

This glowing spider-like installation on the ceili

This glowing spider-like installation on the ceiling of SLAP’s BBQ in Kansas City, KS is actually a cluster of “linesets” supplying coolant to energy-efficient ductless split-system HVAC units in the main serving space at this world-famous eatery. “Ductless Mini-split” heat pumps are an effective way to heat and cool small spaces and renovations where full integration of concealed ducting is a challenge. Note that one of the wall unit “cassettes” is semi-hidden behind art (in this case, a rendition of Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” - so funny to see here)!
PDA strongly recommends S.L.A.P’s BBQ (Yep, stands for “Squeal Like a Pig”; don’t miss the “burnt ends”) and energy-efficient mechanical systems. By the way, we always conceal the linesets - you will not see them in your new home, office, or retail establishment!

PDA’s great friend (and former Salazar Davis Arc

PDA’s great friend (and former Salazar Davis Architects business partner) Mauricio Salazar has just visited extraordinary hall of art Dia Beacon, up the Hudson River from NYC. This old Nabisco box factory could not be a better setting for installations like this huge Dan Flavin piece... Is it wrong to be inspired to make “Appletinis” when one sees this photo? Is there a way to make a wholesome delicious and refreshing apple cocktail without the saturated artificial color? Please share your recipe!

As an accessory to that last post I could not resi

As an accessory to that last post I could not resist sharing this image, from the Vitra website. A very cinematic juxtaposition of elements and setting, yes? And it’s so funny!!

This striking plywood elephant is the 1945 creatio

This striking plywood elephant is the 1945 creation of groundbreaking California designers Charles and Ray Eames, whose experiments with bending plywood would lead to such modern design icons as the Eames Lounge Chair (which you know well!). According to exclusive manufacturer Vitra (who finally began production of the design in 2017), the shape was so technically challenging that only prototypes were made at the time.
Vitra’s plywood version of this delightful object is quite costly (nearly $2,000), but high-quality polypropylene-plastic versions are now available in a range of vivid colors for $340. PDA is a great admirer of elephants, the Eameses, and this design, so we are sorely tempted. But what color? Black? Yellow? Pink? What is your recommendation?? Thank you!

PDA is recalling his several months of work in Mil

PDA is recalling his several months of work in Milan (1991 - wow!) at the office of great Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass. A founder of the globally influential postmodern “Memphis” design movement, Sottsass brought a bright, fresh, pop-culture sensibility to furniture, ceramics, glass and industrial design. Typewriters for Olivetti were among his most celebrated creations. Prominent collectors of Sottsass’ Memphis furniture and objects include the late David Bowie, whose collection of over 100 pieces was auctioned by Sotheby’s in 2016. Ti saluto, Signore! (Images here are from “Ettore Sottsass”, Minimum Design/24OREcultura by Patrizia Ranzo, and 1st Dibs)

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