archibald quincy jones

i'm goin' back to cali, cali..........yeah, on our budget........i don't think so. but we can dream that we will be moving here:



photo: axel koester for ny times [axel is a great name too]

archibald quincy jones, (1913-1979) was a prolific Los Angeles-based architect and educator known for innovative, modernist buildings and pioneering work in urban design. his work on the mutual housing association [1946-50], a cooperative community, advanced a high standard for affordable modern homes creatively sited to maximize privacy, views, and outdoor space. read more about archibald here [so love the name archibald] part of the mak architecture tour 2007 los angeles october 06, 2007 - october 07, 2007 [ongoing] press release and media info here.