Los Angeles
1515 N Tigertail Road
$5,995,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 1,926 SQFT
Listed by Fielden Junglas, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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Homes by Ellwood for Sale
Homes across Southern California whose listings credit Craig Ellwood, updated from CRMLS throughout the day.
Los Angeles
2977 Passmore Drive
$4,995,000
3 BD · 3 BA
Listed by Elizabeth Donovan, Coldwell Banker Realty
Architect attribution comes from each listing’s description, written by the listing agent, and has not been independently verified. Listings provided by CRMLS. “Listed by” identifies the listing agent and brokerage; Kyle Shutts and Arbor Real Estate are the advertising broker unless otherwise noted. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Inquiries are answered by Kyle Shutts, Arbor Real Estate.
About Craig Ellwood
Craig Ellwood was born Jon Nelson Burke in Clarendon, Texas, in 1922 and grew up in Los Angeles. After serving in the Army Air Corps, he took night courses in structural engineering at UCLA but never earned an architecture degree, and he went on to design some of the most refined modern houses in California.
Ellwood designed three houses for the Case Study House program, numbers 16, 17 and 18, and his Bridge Building for the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena spans a ravine on a single steel truss. He taught at USC, Cal Poly Pomona and Yale.
Signature Features
- Exposed steel frames on a strict, regular grid
- Floor-to-ceiling glass between slender columns
- Strong horizontal and vertical lines and careful symmetry
- Prefabricated parts and industrial materials
Landmark Work
- Case Study House 16
- Case Study Houses 17 and 18
- Art Center College of Design (Bridge Building)
Buying a Ellwood Home
- Check the steel frame for corrosion, especially near the coast.
- Ask for the original drawings and the history of any changes.
- Ask whether the home is a designated landmark or eligible for the Mills Act.
Questions
Craig Ellwood FAQ
Are there homes by Craig Ellwood for sale right now?
Yes. 5 homes for sale in Southern California credit Craig Ellwood in the listing description, shown on this page and updated from CRMLS throughout the day.
Did Craig Ellwood study architecture?
No. Ellwood, born Jon Nelson Burke in 1922, took night courses in structural engineering at UCLA but never earned an architecture degree. He later taught at USC, Cal Poly Pomona and Yale.
Which Case Study Houses did Craig Ellwood design?
He designed three for Arts and Architecture magazine’s program: Case Study Houses 16, 17 and 18, all in the Los Angeles area.
What is the Art Center Bridge Building?
Completed in 1976, Ellwood’s building for the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena spans a ravine on a single steel truss.
How can I confirm a home was designed by Craig Ellwood?
Listing descriptions are written by the listing agent, so treat an attribution as a starting point. Ask for the original building permit and drawings, check the records held in university and museum architecture archives, and look for published histories of the house. Kyle Shutts can help you confirm a home’s history before you write an offer.
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