I probably passed this building a hundred times without giving it much thought. It wasn't until this past fall (2006) as I walked across campus in the early evening, that I began to notice how special this building is. Bathed in the light of the late afternoon sun and a spectacularly-lit Carillon Tower, the Von KleinSmid Center captures the imagination. USC President Rufus B. von KleinSmid, who held a keen interest in the study of international relations, nurtured the founding of the school, for the purpose of 'furnishing opportunities for the training of statesmen for consular and diplomatic service, of businessmen for commerce and business administration, and for teachers in departments related to world affairs in colleges and universities.' The school is the third oldest in the world devoted to the study of international affairs.

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Architectural designer Jon Roberts' latest proect in Silver Lake, completed in 2016. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in 1830 sq. ft. is currently (April 2016) on the market listed for sale for $1,399,000 and described in the listing as "Perched in Silver Lake's Franklin Hills is 1800+ sq ft of ultra modern, energy efficient elegance. This tri-level, 3bd/3ba home by designer Jon Roberts has been newly constructed with meticulous attention to detail. A fully insulated two car garage can double as work or studio space & comes equipped with an electric car charger. French Oak floors & high ceilings create warmth & breath atop the city. Walls of glass exhibit unparalleled views from every floor. You'll find custom cabinetry & built-ins in the bathrooms, kitchen, dining, & dressing areas. Marble countertops, Clè tile, light fixtures by onefortythree, & wall paper by Sidonie Studio all contribute to the home's versatile yet unique aesthetic. This hillside home offers plenty of flat, usable outdoor space for dining & entertaining. A fully irrigated drought-tolerant landscape is flanked by tiered, built-in succulent planters & an herb and vegetable garden."

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Architectural designer Jon Roberts' latest proect in Silver Lake, completed in 2016. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in 1830 sq. ft. is currently (April 2016) on the market listed for sale for $1,399,000 and described in the listing as "Perched in Silver Lake's Franklin Hills is 1800+ sq ft of ultra modern, energy efficient elegance. This tri-level, 3bd/3ba home by designer Jon Roberts has been newly constructed with meticulous attention to detail. A fully insulated two car garage can double as work or studio space & comes equipped with an electric car charger. French Oak floors & high ceilings create warmth & breath atop the city. Walls of glass exhibit unparalleled views from every floor. You'll find custom cabinetry & built-ins in the bathrooms, kitchen, dining, & dressing areas. Marble countertops, Clè tile, light fixtures by onefortythree, & wall paper by Sidonie Studio all contribute to the home's versatile yet unique aesthetic. This hillside home offers plenty of flat, usable outdoor space for dining & entertaining. A fully irrigated drought-tolerant landscape is flanked by tiered, built-in succulent planters & an herb and vegetable garden."

Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.

Tags:   Michael Locke Michael Locke, Photographer Michael Locke, Realtor Franklin Hills Treasures of Los Angeles Architecture 2168 Lyric Avenue Jon Roberts Design

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Architectural designer Jon Roberts' latest proect in Silver Lake, completed in 2016. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in 1830 sq. ft. is currently (April 2016) on the market listed for sale for $1,399,000 and described in the listing as "Perched in Silver Lake's Franklin Hills is 1800+ sq ft of ultra modern, energy efficient elegance. This tri-level, 3bd/3ba home by designer Jon Roberts has been newly constructed with meticulous attention to detail. A fully insulated two car garage can double as work or studio space & comes equipped with an electric car charger. French Oak floors & high ceilings create warmth & breath atop the city. Walls of glass exhibit unparalleled views from every floor. You'll find custom cabinetry & built-ins in the bathrooms, kitchen, dining, & dressing areas. Marble countertops, Clè tile, light fixtures by onefortythree, & wall paper by Sidonie Studio all contribute to the home's versatile yet unique aesthetic. This hillside home offers plenty of flat, usable outdoor space for dining & entertaining. A fully irrigated drought-tolerant landscape is flanked by tiered, built-in succulent planters & an herb and vegetable garden."

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Tags:   Michael Locke Michael Locke, Photographer Michael Locke, Realtor Franklin Hills Treasures of Los Angeles Architecture 2168 Lyric Avenue Jon Roberts Design

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Architectural designer Jon Roberts' latest proect in Silver Lake, completed in 2016. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in 1830 sq. ft. is currently (April 2016) on the market listed for sale for $1,399,000 and described in the listing as "Perched in Silver Lake's Franklin Hills is 1800+ sq ft of ultra modern, energy efficient elegance. This tri-level, 3bd/3ba home by designer Jon Roberts has been newly constructed with meticulous attention to detail. A fully insulated two car garage can double as work or studio space & comes equipped with an electric car charger. French Oak floors & high ceilings create warmth & breath atop the city. Walls of glass exhibit unparalleled views from every floor. You'll find custom cabinetry & built-ins in the bathrooms, kitchen, dining, & dressing areas. Marble countertops, Clè tile, light fixtures by onefortythree, & wall paper by Sidonie Studio all contribute to the home's versatile yet unique aesthetic. This hillside home offers plenty of flat, usable outdoor space for dining & entertaining. A fully irrigated drought-tolerant landscape is flanked by tiered, built-in succulent planters & an herb and vegetable garden."

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Tags:   Michael Locke Michael Locke, Photographer Michael Locke, Realtor Franklin Hills Treasures of Los Angeles Architecture 2168 Lyric Avenue Jon Roberts Design

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