San Clemente, CA 92672
305 Calle Francesca
$9,950,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 4,467 SQFT
Listed by Seth Ebel, Inhabit Collective
For Sale Now
Homes by Singer for Sale
Homes in Orange counties whose listings credit Mark Singer, updated from CRMLS throughout the day.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
856 Diamond Street
$6,895,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 4,513 SQFT
Listed by Joshua Altman, Douglas Elliman of California Inc.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
2831 Ridge Drive
Open house: Sat 1-4pm (11/14)
$3,850,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 3,061 SQFT
Listed by Meital Taub, Livel Real Estate
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 Mark Singer
Mark Singer was born in New York in 1948 and moved with his family to Los Angeles in 1957. A library book about Frank Lloyd Wright turned him toward architecture. He earned an engineering degree at Cal State Los Angeles, worked in construction, earned a contractor’s license and passed the state architecture exam, then came to Laguna Beach in 1977.
Singer is credited with bringing modern architecture to Laguna Beach. His houses frame the ocean with walls of glass held by solid walls and columns, show their structure openly, and keep the materials few. He won nearly 20 design awards from the Orange County chapter of the AIA and, in 2012, the John S. Bolles Fellowship Award from the AIA California Council. He died in 2015.
On This Coast
Singer practiced in Laguna Beach for nearly four decades, and most of his homes are in Laguna and along the south Orange County coast.
Signature Features
- Walls of glass framing the ocean
- Solid walls and columns set against open glass
- Structure shown rather than hidden
- A small palette of materials, such as stone, plaster and wood
- Homes that step down steep, narrow lots
Landmark Work
- Singer Residence, his own home
- Balboa Avenue residence, an AIA honor
- Ocean-view homes at Top of the World and Arch Beach Heights
- The Strand clubhouse
Buying a Singer Home
- Ask for the original drawings and permit history; many Singer homes were custom-built for their owners.
- On hillside and oceanfront lots, review the geology, drainage and coastal permits.
- Have glass walls and roofs inspected for weather exposure.
Questions
Mark Singer FAQ
Are there homes by Mark Singer for sale right now?
Yes. 3 homes for sale in Orange counties credit Mark Singer in the listing description, shown on this page and updated from CRMLS throughout the day.
Who was Mark Singer?
A Laguna Beach architect, born in 1948, who came to Laguna in 1977 and practiced there until his death in 2015. He is credited with bringing modern architecture to Laguna Beach.
What makes a Mark Singer home distinctive?
Walls of glass framing the ocean, set against solid walls and columns; structure shown openly; and a small palette of materials such as stone, plaster and wood.
What awards did Mark Singer win?
Nearly 20 design awards from the Orange County chapter of the AIA, and the 2012 John S. Bolles Fellowship Award from the AIA California Council.
How can I confirm a home was designed by Mark Singer?
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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