ABCD {inspired by} The Douglas House
Since I don’t have a lot of time to write today, I thought I’d simply share tidbit of design history that has inspired me since a young age. When I was a girl, we rented a little cabin a half a mile up the road from what we called “The White House.” Little did we know that it was The Douglas House, designed by Richard Meier & Partners Architects, LLP.
The Douglas House was built in 1973, and to me, it looks just as relevant and modern as the day it was built. I am incredibly drawn to architecture and interiors that you can’t pin-point in history. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for this building …it reminds me of my childhood – we’d walk up the beach just to stand out front and look up at it… it’s my idea of heaven on earth.
{Images via Richard Meier & Partners Architects, LLP and Tevami}
Posted by Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo / ABCD Design Inspiration and Design and I love this and Interior Design as Inspiration and Uncategorized
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Maggie on 04 Mar 2010 at 11:15 am
Twitter: @magmaeA
Oh wow, this building is absolutely incredible! I love that you grew up looking at it and being mesmerized. Have you ever gone inside? I’m totally intrigued.
ABC Dragoo on 04 Mar 2010 at 11:29 am
Twitter: @abcddesigns
Maggie,
I have never been inside the house. I did however tresspass once when I was a sassy 16 year old.
My friend Eric (who is soon to be published on the cover of June AD) and I walked up the road late at night one ski weekend. The road (M119) is referred to as ‘The Tunnel of Trees.’ It was a full moon and the silhouette of the branches over the road made it feel like we were off to see the Wizard of Oz. Funny, I recall skipping and saying “lions, tigers and bears” over and over again.
When we got there we were so riled up, the house looked empty… We scaled the fence and peeked in.
We ran back home before we got “found out!”
Ha!