Ten Things You Should Know About the Case Study House Program

The case study house program was an experimental program set up by John Entenza through Arts and Architecture Magazine, that facilitated the design, construction and publishing of modern single-family homes. The goal was to highlight modern homes constructed with industrial materials and techniques that could help solve the housing needs after WWII.

Five Things to Learn From Palm Springs Architect William Krisel

William Krisel is one of Palm Springs most notable mid century architects. He is best known for his tract developments in Palm Springs. Throughout his career, Krisel produced fantastic modern architecture while maintaining a “down to earth” approach. He never forgot that architecture was ultimately for people and must respect economy, constructability and the market.

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The Architecture of William F. Cody

William F. Cody stands out as one of the most impressive California mid century modern architects due to his vast portfolio of built work in the Palm Springs area. Through hundreds of built projects, Cody was able to experiment, refine, and master desert modern architecture by creating buildings that were fit for the local environment and suited the lifestyle of post war America. Check out the article to learn more about mid century modern architect, William F. Cody.

Villa Plantero - Rost Architects

In March 2022, Rost Architects started work on the restoration of a beautiful mid century rancho home in Orange County. The existing home sits on a large secluded lot at the base of a large hillside surrounded by dense vegetation and mature trees. The existing home was purchased by our clients and was in need of a full renovation which included architectural, landscape and interiors. Rost Architects provided the design for all three elements of the property. The clients on this project were a young family with four children. It was a wonderful collaboration and the entire team was very happy with the design. Check out the design flythrough below. We hope you enjoy.

Rost Architects Interview with Alan Hess

In spring of 2021, we had the opportunity to speak with Architectural historian Alan Hess. Alan has written over 20 books on the topic of modern architectural history ranging from Frank Lloyd Wright to Palm Springs Modernism. In this segment we discussed the origins of California Modern Architecture, key players in the movement including Irving Gill, Frank Lloyd Wright, and John Lautner.

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Rost Architects Interview Series: Barbara Lamprecht

In January 2021 we had the privilege to speak with renowned author and architectural historian Barbara Lamprecht. Barbara specializes in modern architecture history and historic preservation. Our conversation was focused on Mid Century Modern Architect Richard Neutra. Enjoy the conversation.

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Rost Architects Interview Series: Derek Wavering from Kurt Fischer Structural Engineers

In January, we had the opportunity to speak with Derek Wavering from KFSE Engineers. The discussion touched on topics such as; what makes a successful custom home project, workflow/responsibilities within a project team, industry advancements, new building technologies, and much more.

Why we created a hybrid architectural-interior design firm: Four Reasons why you should work with a Hybrid Architectural & Interior Design Firm ON Your Custom Home

Working with a hybrid architectural & interior design firm has many advantages. When we created ROST, our vision was to create a firm that delivered one complete comprehensive building design with the interior and exterior tightly coordinated, thoughtfully designed and seamlessly unified into one aesthetic vision.

The Story of Mid-Century-Modern Architect Richard Neutra

Richard Neutra was a notable mid century modern architect know for designing homes such as the Kauffman Desert House, Llovel Health House, VDL house, and many others. His work is widely published and the photographs often define mid century modern architecture. Read the article to learn more about one of the most influential mid century modern architects.

Rost Architects to Start Construction on Pre-Fabricated ADU in Northern California

Rost Architects spent the last year designing and engineering six prefabricated metal stud ADU prototypes for a developer in Northern California. This month we will be securing permits from the City of San Jose to erect the first unit.

Rost Architects to Start Construction on Luxury Newport Beach Duplex December 2020

Rost Architects is on track to secure permits from the city of Newport Beach and begin construction on a luxury multifamily duplex in December of 2020 on the Balboa Peninsula. Check out the article about the project to learn more!

Rost Architects Starts Construction On Contemporary Custom Home in NEWPORT BEACH California

In July 2020 Rost Architects started construction on a 2,400 square foot custom home in Newport Beach California. Check out our article to learn more about the home and see the recent construction photographs!

Nine Things You Should Know About The Stahl House – Case Study House 22

What makes this house so special and iconic? The significance of this home is the product of the site, the materials, the design, the location, the photographs and the zeitgeist of the time period that it was built. Click to read more about the Stahl House.

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Eight Things You Should Know About the Architect John Lautner

John Lautner was one of the most influential architects in Southern California. Learn about his early career studying under Frank Lloyd Wright, his budding career in Los Angeles and his seminal works that stand out as icons of an era.

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