The Barn (Los Angeles) Explained

The Barn
Building Type:House
Architectural Style:Mid-century modern
Owner:Annenberg Foundation
Location:10300 Santa Monica Boulevard, Century City, Los Angeles, California
Start Date:1965
Floor Area:3729square feet
Architect:A. Quincy Jones

The Barn is a house built by architect A. Quincy Jones in 1950 as his personal home and office. In 2009 Jones' wife sold the house for US$2,000,000 to the Annenberg Foundation,[1] which uses the building as office space and for private events. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.[2]

Renovation

The Annenberg Foundation hired Frederick Fisher to renovate the building after they acquired it in November 2009.[3] Fisher kept the building nearly original, only updating the ventilation and light fixtures.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Barn: A. Quincy Jones | Take Sunset . December 27, 2011 . takesunset.com . September 8, 2016.
  2. Web site: WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 12/21/2023 THROUGH 12/29/2023 . National Park Service. 2024-01-12.
  3. Web site: Annenberg Foundation to Restore A. Quincy Jones Barn in Century City - Curbed LA . Adrian Glick Kudler . March 12, 2010 . la.curbed.com . September 8, 2016.