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Fickett House by Edward H. Fickett
Located at the top of Nichols Canyon on a quiet cul-de-sac, the home has been strikingly modernized yet remains faithful to the confident, unfussy simplicity of Fickett’s original aesthetic. It is sited on a handsomely landscaped knoll above the street, flanked by the original carport. Through the double entry doors one is struck immediately by the open living plan and dramatic glass atrium and pond that anchors the center of the home, bringing the peaceful sound of water flowing over rocks indoors and filtering light throughout. Cool white limestone floors play against the heft of the double-sided river rock fireplace and the geometry of a cinder block feature wall. Floor to ceiling Fleetwood doors allow the entire rear of the house to be opened to the pool and deck, creating a seamless flow between indoors and out.
Fickett House, Los Angeles, California, by Edward H. Fickett, Interior Curation & Editorial Styling by Hildebrandt Studio
Photography by Brian Thomas Jones, via: plastolux
Friday, June 10th, 2011
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June 10th, 2011 at 3:37 am
What a wonderful house. Good things can happen on cul-de-sacs!