820 Burleigh Drive, Pasadena, CA 91105

A Southwest Pasadena masterwork of Post & Beam Modernism, designed by Buff, Straub & Hensman, FAIA - nestled from view within a cluster of trees and uniquely sited to take advantage of the natural 'small suburban stream' that gently meanders through the property.Originally built in 1954, the architectural triumph is achieved through the simplicity of its rectangular programmatic design and restrained compilation of concrete, douglas fir and walls of glass. Extensive balconies, terracing, bridges and staircases connect one to the many layers of the pastoral outdoors - including entertaining decks, patios, vegetable beds, pathways, cascading ponds and conversational firepit.Center mounted front door vestibule allows one to seamlessly access both the public and private spaces of the residence. The living room features cork flooring, a low-slung built-in bench with adjacent seating, anchored by a wide-hearth rough concrete block fireplace that separates the living room from the remodeled … read more …