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City on a Hill
Joe Eichler’s tower and co-op at San Francisco’s Laguna Heights are holding up well 50 years after their debut as model neighborhoods
Jim San Jule: Tireless Crusader
Eichler Homes’ original marketing director worked hard and passionately so others could live well
Built to Blast
Friendly fallout of the Cold War, Blomberg’s ‘bomb-resistant’ concrete homes represent a colorful chapter of mid-century modern Sacramento
Eames Film’s NorCal Debut
New documentary delves into careers of architect Charles and painter Ray Eames
Palm Springs Building Boom
The desert is erupting -- poised as a hotbed for new tracts backed by mid-century modern principles
Green Fairway Estates - Palm Springs
An exotic, quirky hideaway, this Palm Springs tract recently rediscovered its Alexander roots
All the Comforts of Home
How the well-designed home office makes it easy to get to work
About Contractors: Hire a Pro... In the Know
Home improvement can be an enjoyable experience—if you choose the right professionals
Architect A. Quincy Jones
Touring California with architect A. Quincy Jones—the remarkable modern designs of Jones & Emmons
Choosing the Right Contractor
Advice from a practicing contractor: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of grass cloth
East Meets West: Asian Aesthetic
Four Eichler households find some inner peace being at home with the Asian-Japanese aesthetic
Eichler Architect, Bob Anshen: Self-Made Man
The Bay Area architect was a mastermind whose inventions included Eichler homes—and himself
Eichler Salesman Jonas Harschel
His restless soul steered him to the Eichler fold—and shared liberal values forged a deep connection
Eichler X-100, House of Steel
Discover Eichler's San Mateo 'X-100' house of steel—the Eichler of the century, design for the ages
Greater Sacramento Strengs: Valley of the Atriums
Who are the Streng brothers—and what's the story behind their fascinating modern homes?
Home-Run Pursuits: Working at Home the Modern Way
An ambitious breed of California creatives finds their modern residences ideal, natural workplaces
In Memoriam: Architect Kinji Imada (1927 - 2005)
Remembering the serene Architect Kinji Imada—a quiet presence who made sure the Eichlers got built
Joe Eichler Profile
Eichler's iron will, steadfast vision, and unwavering integrity were vital to his success as merchant builder
Last Days of Eichler Homes
A great building machine hits rock bottom—when Eichler's urban high-rise gamble toppled his company
Lead-Safe: At What Cost?
EPA's new lead-safe requirements are bound to impact your remodeling plans and budget
Mid-Century Breakthrough: "Third Stream" Music
When a meeting of classical and jazz in the 1950s sparked controversy and an era of new exploration
Modern Real Estate: Too Alluring to Fail?
Values of modern homes fell with the housing crash—but their appeal still stands strong
The Catherine Munson Story
'First lady' of Eichler sales continues to woo new buyers with her charm and an irresistible lifestyle
The Eichlers of Balboa Highlands - Granada Hills
Lights, cameras, and actions point these Eichlers to a distinguished future as a 'historic' neighborhood
The Eichlers of Rancho San Miguel - Walnut Creek
This special East Bay Eichler neighborhood celebrates its 50th anniversary and eyes historic designation