The Architect's Newsletter

JANUARY 11, 2023

The post Designed by Bestor Architecture, an exhibition at LACMA showcases pleasing and pragmatic Scandinavian experimentation appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. Scandinavian Design and the United States, 1890–1980 Curated by: Bobbye Tigerman, Marilyn B. And Calvin B.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Location : 3860 Sunswept Drive, Studio City, California Price : $5,800,000 Architect : Barbara Bestor Year Built : 2015 Footprint : 3,700 square feet (four bedrooms, five and a half baths) Lot Size : 0.66 Photo by Lauren Engel See the full story on Dwell.com: This Barbara Bestor Home Caters to Easy, Breezy L.A.

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Archinect

MARCH 10, 2023

Silvertop House, originally designed by John Lautner and restored by Bestor Architects. Bestor Architecture seeks a Job Captain Location: Los Angeles, CA Details: "Bestor Architecture’s Job Captain is part of a collaborative team of architects and designers. Photo: Iwan Baan.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Starting on October 3 , the school welcomes LA-based architect Barbara Bestor, founder and principal of Bestor Architecture. UCLA School of Architecture announces its Fall '22 lecture series with an exciting lineup of guest speakers and public events.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Projects from nine states and the District of Columbia received seven Awards of Excellence and six Citations of Merit in the program's tenth edition, to which Los Angeles-based architect Barbara Bestor served as jury chair.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Bestor Architecture seeks an Office Administrator in Los Angeles, CA "Bestor Architecture is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to provide general office administrat. Also, follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, interviewing skills, and increase your overall chances of getting that next job.

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Bustler

JANUARY 25, 2023

The next few weeks are your last chance to catch an exciting exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) that examines the influence of Nordic countries’ design culture in the United States as it was developed concordantly through careful study and cultural exchange over a period of nearly 100 years.

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Dwell

AUGUST 15, 2022

The facade’s two-tone paint job is just the start for Bestor Architecture’s renovation of a 1926 house overlooking the reservoir. Barbara Bestor isn’t accustomed to clients looking to renovate without adding on, even if it’s converting a garage into living space. Says Bestor, "The house is under 2,000 square feet, which is tiny by L.A.

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Architectural Record

APRIL 27, 2023

Situated on a natural promontory, the contemporary Los Angeles dwelling boasts expansive views of Silver Lake Reservoir and San Gabriel Mountains.

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Housing Architecture Contemporary Nature 105

Archinect

JANUARY 26, 2023

The next few weeks are your last chance to catch an exciting exhibition at the

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Bustler

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Projects from nine states and the District of Columbia received seven Awards of Excellence and six Citations of Merit in the program's tenth edition, to which Los Angeles-based architect Barbara Bestor served as jury chair. These projects are beacons of inspiration, showcasing the transformative power of preserving and reusing Modern sites.

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Modern Sustainability Environment Inspiration 111

Dwell

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The museum commissioned Barbara Bestor Architects for show’s colorful design. The exhibition, designed by Los Angeles architect Barbara Bestor, serves as a follow up to Tigerman’s book of the same name , released in 2020, which is packed with examples of Scandinavian design influences on America.

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Dwell

APRIL 25, 2024

Bungalow Shines With Natural Light

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Home Remodeling Renovation Finishes 83

Dwell

JUNE 3, 2023

Built in 1938, the historic Los Angeles home includes plans for a pool designed by architect Barbara Bestor. A pool plan, developed by architect Barbara Bestor, also exists. acres From the Agent : " Here is an opportunity to own an architectural gem in the heart of L.A.

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Bustler

MAY 2, 2023

Now in its 42nd cycle, the program committee was comprised of Jose Amozurrutia, Germane Barnes , and Jennifer Bonner , along with an experienced set of jury members such as Barbara Bestor , Wonne Ickx, Kyle Miller, and Tya Winn , among others.

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Bustler

MAY 2, 2023

Now in its 42nd cycle, this year's program committee was comprised of Jose Amozurrutia, Germane Barnes , and Jennifer Bonner , along with an experienced set of jury members such as Barbara Bestor , Wonne Ickx, Kyle Miller, and Tya Winn , among others.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Related stories: On the Market: A "Super Eichler," J.Lo’s Mansion, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week This Barbara Bestor Home Caters to Easy, Breezy L.A. Photo by Carothers Photography See the full story on Dwell.com: The Past Meets the Present in this Rebuilt L.A. Midcentury Listed for $10.5M in Phoenix

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Restoration Home Environment Modern 106

Dwell

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

On the Market: A "Super Eichler," J.Lo’s Mansion, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week This Barbara Bestor Home Caters to Easy, Breezy L.A. Related stories: The Past Meets the Present in This Rebuilt L.A. Midcentury Listed for $10.5M

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Other projects in Echo Park include a backyard studio with a scalloped roofline by Byben & Skeens and a "stealth density" development by Bestor Architecture that features a series of house-shaped volumes on a compact site. The photography is by Cailtin Atkinson. Drone photography is by Lacey Wood.

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Housing Modern Landscape Site 130

Archinect

JANUARY 10, 2023

Also in LA, Bestor Architecture is looking to hire a Mid-Level Designer with three or more years of experience in progressive, design-focused firms. The position requires a minimum of five years of professional experience in architecture and/or interior design as well as proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite. Photo: Ema Peter.

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Bustler

DECEMBER 5, 2022

THE YOUNG ARCHITECTS + DESIGNERS COMMITTEE Jose Amozurrutia Germane Barnes Jennifer Bonner JURY Barbara Bestor Wonne Ickx Kyle Miller Tya Winn THEME: UNCOMFORTABLE This is an open call for a generation of designers in an age of the Uncomfortable. Feeling awkward, nervous, or uneasy?

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Students Architect Architecture Project 40

Deezen

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Other winery facilities in the US include a Napa winery by Bestor Architecture that takes cues from mid-century modernism, and a tasting building in Washington by GO'C that features cedar cladding and a rigorous structural grid. The photography is by Matthew Millman.

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Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Glass 98

Deezen

AUGUST 12, 2022

Bestor Architecture. Architecture studio of the year . › 1+1>2 International Construction Architecture. Atelier Gom. Austin Maynard Architects. › BE Architecture. Ballistic Architecture Machine. Chybik + Kristof. Estudio ALA. Hooba Design Group. Illiz Architektur. Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects. › Noa* Network of Architecture. Studio Lotus.

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Interior Architect Events Architecture 89

Deezen

MAY 23, 2022

Corie Yaguchi is a recent graduate from SCI-Arc and works as a Junior Designer at Bestor Architecture in Los Angeles. We are calling for more action and a more just future for the institution and the students to come. The main image is of Southern California Institute of Architecture.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Photo by 2050+ Exhibition design (interior) › Søylerommet - The Pillars, Oslo, Norway, by 2050+ › Objects Of Desire: Surrealism and Design 1924 , London, UK, by Alexander Boxill › Plastics: Remaking Our World , Dundee, Scotland, by Asif Khan › Scandinavian Design and the United States, 1890-1980 at LACMA , Los Angeles, USA, by Bestor Architecture › (..)

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Dwell

APRIL 24, 2024

Photo by Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty See the full story on Dwell.com: The New School Is Selling Its President’s Manhattan Home for $20 Million Related stories: After a Barbara Bestor Remodel, This $2.3M

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The listings also include a Barbara Bestor–designed home in L.A Photo courtesy of Carolwood Estates See the full story on Dwell.com: On the Market: A "Super Eichler," J.Lo’s Mansion, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week Related stories: This Barbara Bestor Home Caters to Easy, Breezy L.A.

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