Architects Buff & Hensmann designed the post-and-beam style residence for the Dubnoff family in 1960. One of the Dubnoff's daughters, Ina, had been a student of Conrad Buff and Don Hensman when both were professors at the University of Southern California School of Architecture. The plan was to have Ina Dubnoff design the home in collaboration with her mentors overseeing the overall aspect of the design.
According to Hensman, the team worked amazingly well, and the house proves the great rapport that we had."

The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in 2239 sq. ft. is currently (October 20116) on the market listed for sale for $1,475.000 and described in the listing as "the award-winning residence is an outstanding example of the classic Mid-Century Modern post-and-beam style with Japanese influences. Located in the San Rafael neighborhood, the house is elevated above the street providing privacy and verdant views of the San Rafael area.

The floor plan is in a T- shaped scheme with a wing for the master bedroom suite at one end and the guest bedrooms wing at the other. The step-down living room, formal dining room and kitchen are located in the middle section. Every room has access to the exterior. A spacious deck extends over the carport from the living room and offers more spectacular views. There is an office/study room with a 3/4 bath entered from the carport. Quintessential in every aspect with an extensive use of glass, redwood beams and stucco exterior, the residence seems to merge with the natural surroundings".

The Dubnoff House is located at 150 La Loma Road in the San Rafael neighborhood of Pasadena, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.

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Architects Buff, Straub & Hensman designed the contemporary style Thomson House in 1958. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in 1885 sq. ft. is currently (May 2018) on the market listed for sale for $1,695,000 and described in the listing as "This widely published home is an important example of the architects' early post and beam work. The City of Pasadena bestowed the 2012 Preservation Award to the home for its museum quality restoration (2011-2012). Virtually every surface was restored or rebuilt to exacting detail. All new systems, including plumbing, electrical, roof and zoned HVAC. The Kitchen features Sub-Zero refrigerator and Miele appliances. The soaring 2 story glass and wood structure is located in the Poppy Peak Historic District in the San Rafael Hills of Pasadena and offers stunning San Gabriel Mountains and City views.

Expansive decks and patios offer gracious indoor/outdoor flow. This spectacular jewel of a home also offers Mills Act tax savings for its next lucky owner. Property is being sold via plumBid on Saturday, 5/19 from noon-1:30pm. Please visit plumBid for property information, reports & disclosures, terms & conditions, and bidder registration requirements. The list price is the minimum acceptable bid price". The house is currently the home of Mad Men producer Scott Hornbacher.

The Thomson House is located at 1695 Poppy Peak Drive in the Lower Arroyo Seco neighborhood of Pasadena, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.

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Designer Carol Soucek-King and her entrepeneur/attorney husband Richard commissioned Architects Conrad Buff III and Donald C. Hensmen for the design of their Pasadena home, the only house in Arroyo Seco Park.

The Kings purchased the land in the late 70s; the dramatic minimalist/modern home under the historic Arroyo Seco Bridge is the perfect setting for 'salons' of the Institute of Philosophy and the Arts', reflecting the Kings desire to share their passion for the 'spiritually creative life.'

The King Residence is located at 60 El Circulo Drive. The couple have plans to donate the home to the University of Southern California to be preserved in perpetuity as the Carol Soucek King and Richard King Center for Architecture. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.

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The mid-century modern residence was originally designed by Environmental Designs (Sal Merendino and S.E. Williams) in 1949, both faculty members at the University of Southern California School of Architecture. Architects Conrad Buff and Don Hensman redesigned the house in 1986 for Roger Clemens.

The 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in 1973 sq. ft. is currently (July 2018) on the market listed for sale for $1,725,000 and described in the listing as "The renovation married period post and beam construction with balloon frame wall sections clad in Buff and Hensman's signature coarse stucco finish. The original stone fireplace serves as a tangible link uniting old and new. Walls of glass frame mountain, city, and canyon views. The current owners have continued the evolution with freshly updated kitchen, baths, and a new climate controlled wine cellar that doubles as a space for entertaining.

Extensive use of imported stone and ceramic tile throughout the residence creates a high-key environment awash in light. The flexible floor plan is enhanced by a separate cabana that works well as a guest suite or home office. The landscaped grounds include a freshly renovated iconic kidney-shaped pool, expansive decks and terraces on a nearly 1 acre plot of land".

The Clemens House is located at 1255 Rancheros Road in the Upper Arroyo Seco neighborhood of Pasadena, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.

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Architects Conrad Buff and Don Hensman designed the Modernist style house for William C. and Mary F. Taylor in 1962. William (1916-1986) was a partner in the firm Taylor & Gaines Structural Engineers and a frequent subcontractor on Buff and Hensman projects. He died on July 4, 1986 and was buried at Rose Hills Cemetery. The couple lived in the house with their four daughters.

The Taylor House is located at 2256 Villa Heights Road in Pasadena, California.

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