Named after Marie Antoinette's 'Petit Trianon' (which it in no way resembles), the Trianon Apartments are a real crown jewel in an otherwise non-descript neighborhood of Hollywood. According to architecture historian Laura Massino-Smith, the apartments bear a strong resemblance to the Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau in the Val de Loire. (I looked it up and they do!).
The Trianon is designed in the French Normandy or Chateauesque style. The apartments and its neon roof sign were designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1995 (No. 616). Architect Bryant also designed the art deco style Argyle Hotel (Sunset Tower) in West Hollywood. The Trianon is located at 1750-1754 Serrano Avenue in Hollywood.
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One of the earliest luxury apartment complexes in Pasadena, Villa Francesca, designed by Leland A. Bryant c.1911. The Moroccan-inspired architecture is set on the campus of now defunct Ambassador College. The large units are currently (November 2012) available for lease for $4000 per month. The units have been meticulously restored, according to the listing, "being mindful of the original features. Hardwood floors throughout, vaulted beamed ceiling in the living room, balconies for living room and master bedroom, wood burning majestic fireplace, large French windows, spacious dining room, stainless steel appliances in the warm and inviting kitchen. Baths are updated with claw foot tubs.an enclosed shower, and beautiful vanities."
The architect also designed the French Chateauesque style Trianon Apartments in Hollywood (1928) and the art deco style Argyle Hotel (Sunset Tower) in West Hollywood.
Located at 248 South Orange Grove Boulevard.
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One of the earliest luxury apartment complexes in Pasadena, Villa Francesca, designed by Leland A. Bryant c.1911. The Moroccan-inspired architecture is set on the campus of now defunct Ambassador College. The large units are currently (November 2012) available for lease for $4000 per month. The units have been meticulously restored, according to the listing, "being mindful of the original features. Hardwood floors throughout, vaulted beamed ceiling in the living room, balconies for living room and master bedroom, wood burning majestic fireplace, large French windows, spacious dining room, stainless steel appliances in the warm and inviting kitchen. Baths are updated with claw foot tubs.an enclosed shower, and beautiful vanities."
The architect also designed the French Chateauesque style Trianon Apartments in Hollywood (1928) and the art deco style Argyle Hotel (Sunset Tower) in West Hollywood.
Located at 248 South Orange Grove Boulevard.
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One of the earliest luxury apartment complexes in Pasadena, Villa Francesca, designed by Leland E. Bryant c.1911. The Moroccan-inspired architecture is set on the campus of now defunct Ambassador College. The large units are currently (November 2012) available for lease for $4000 per month. The units have been meticulously restored, according to the listing, "being mindful of the original features. Hardwood floors throughout, vaulted beamed ceiling in the living room, balconies for living room and master bedroom, wood burning majestic fireplace, large French windows, spacious dining room, stainless steel appliances in the warm and inviting kitchen. Baths are updated with claw foot tubs.an enclosed shower, and beautiful vanities."
The architect also designed the French Chateauesque style Trianon Apartments in Hollywood (1928) and the art deco style Argyle Hotel (Sunset Tower) in West Hollywood.
Located at 248 South Orange Grove Boulevard.
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The Chateau Laurier is a French Normandy style apartment building designed by Leland Bryant in 1929. The Chateau consists of eighteen apartments in approximately 21,829 total square feet, four stories including 2 story units, and gated subterranean parking for 9 cars. A recent sale at the price of c.$4,250,000 included in the sale price an adjacent 5-unit building at 453 S. Wilton Place, built in 1919.
The Chateau is located at 4353 West 5th Street in Los Angeles.
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