Joseph Eichler’s contribution to the Modernism movement is undeniable. Eichler-designed houses are incredibly popular today amongst the Mid-Century Home community.
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The Eichler Homes Remodelling Expert: John Klopf
Klopf Architecture specializes in remodels of mid-century homes, often Eichler houses. They focuse on the dwellers needs and respect of the original architecture.
Today, John Klopf tells us about their philosophy and what are the struggles of remodeling an Eichler house today.
3 Mid-Century Eichler Homes Renovations Blend Old and New
Considering the persistent appeal of Robert Eichler’s original homes, it’s no surprise that many have undergone renovations to bring them into the new century.
Eichler Homes And The Sense of Community
…Continues from The Tradition of Eichler Neighbourhoods
The first Eichler homes were designed by well-known California architect team of Anshen & Allen and in later years other architects were hired and collaborated with Joseph Eichler, including the firm of Jones & Emmons.
Eichler Homes: From Niche to Mainstream
Starting in 1953, the American real estate market began to change. The rise of average salaries and a spreading optimism about the future, caused a dramatic increase of buying requests for the first time since the end of the war. New buyers also began to develop more refined tastes – asking for more elaborate designs; requests to which builders eagerly responded, including new features as second bathrooms, larger living areas, more functional kitchens and in-house intercoms.
Eichler Homes: Promoting Modernism.
It’s almost certain that Joe Eichler would not have had as much success as he did if it wasn’t for the Californian style success and its strong cultural basis, which many of Eichler’s developments marketing campaigns were based on.
Eichler Homes And The Birth of The Modernist Dream
Generally speaking, Americans living in the early 1940s rarely accepted modern architecture as the standard for private housing. Californians however, were the exception – owing to a subculture of reformers and philanthropists that chose a contemporary and modern style when designing their houses.
Inside Karen’s Eichler Home: A Tale of Passion and Design Transformation
Transforming an Eichler house, the journey intertwines passion with midcentury modern design, creating an aesthetic marvel.
An Eichler-Inspired Lake Home
A peaceful lake house mixing modern and midcentury styles, perfect for families and close to nature, offering a cozy, timeless feel.
This Early Sixties Eichler Gets a New Lease on Life
The home is located in a neighborhood of notable, mid-century modern Eichler homes developed in the early 60’s in San Francisco’s East Bay.
An Eichler Home is Reborn
After losing out on offers for other Eichlers, a young family sent letters to homeowners expressing interest in moving in to their Eichler development. Not a day later, they got a response from an elderly woman who was planning to move to be closer to her son.
An Insensitively-Updated Eichler gets Back to its Original Roots
This is the personal residence of architects, Megan and Keith Blaine, Principal Architects at Blaine Architects. When they purchased the home in 2015, the home needed a lot of work.
An Eichler Inspired Home Lends a Californian Touch to Texas
Inspired by Joseph Eichler’s homes of Northern California, the Pemberton Residence sits in stark contrast to the new houses and huge additions that have overtaken this neighborhood in the centre of Austin, Texas.
This Iconic Eichler Will Invite You to its Inside and Outside Spaces
This Atrium-style Eichler house luxuriates in views of bird of paradise plants and the other lush nature it is surrounded by.
A 1952 Eichler-Looking House In Arizona
This project is a small but important phased remodel of a 1952 Haver Home within the architecturally significant Marlen Grove neighborhood.
An Anshen & Allen Eichler Home Updated for Modern Life
After an extensive search for an Eichler that would feel like their own, Michelle Wahlen and Thierry Zamora found their perfect midcentury home in Marin County, CA
Functional and Budget-friendly Eichler Home Remodel
For this project the clients, who had undergone several previous house renovations, were determined to stick with an established budget from the beginning. Klopf Architecture helped them modernize their Eichler with a premium appearance on a reasonable budget.
Gorgeous double A-frame Eichler Model in Silicon Valley
Joseph Eichler’s iconic homes featuring low-sloping A-framed roofs, clean lines and light-filled spaces have become highly sought after homes.
Living in a Midcentury Glass Box: The Fairmeadow Eichler Home
This 1962 Fairmeadow Tract by Joseph Eichler is one of three tracts by the renowned architect set in California’s Orange County.
Palm Springs Desert Eichler Appreciates a Classic Midcentury Modern Color Scheme
Today, Linda Rowe, Pediatric Occupational Therapist/ Orthotist and partner Betty Eng Lee, Chief operating officer/Clinic Manager share the story of their process of closing an era of their lives in NYC and embarking on a dream in the desert.
California Climate Shines Through Terremoto’s Eichler Landscaping Project
We delve into the Eichler #1, a landscaping project commissioned to Terremoto landscape design for an original Eichler in Southern California.
Introducing Landscape Architecture for Midcentury Homes
The craft of landscaping redefines spaces, brings them together creating contrast in unexpected ways. Landscape design is not only about embellishing the site but also functionality.
The Eichler Home Designed by A. Quincy Jones
Eichler home owners in San Francisco, embarked on a renovation inspired by the A. Quincy Jones style.
The Eichler X-100: An Experimental House of the Future
The all steel Eichler X-100 ‘experimental house of the future’ plays with space, light and peculiarities. This home could be straight out of a science fiction film.
