Architect and engineer . •:^i^. PLANS, RESIDENCE THOMAS TELFERWilliam Edward Schirmer, Architect RESIDENCE OF THOMAS TELFER, BERKELEYWilliam Edward Schirmer, Architect architect, Los Angeles. There is particularinterest in the straightforward designingof the exterior, dominated by a happy dis-position of necessities in a modern mood. Twenty years ago this method was beingtried by a few, using Mediterranean influ-ences. Personally we believe it indicates amethod of union of past and present whichwill produce tomorrow, with finer consid-erations of mass, form, texture, the use ofcolor for i


Architect and engineer . •:^i^. PLANS, RESIDENCE THOMAS TELFERWilliam Edward Schirmer, Architect RESIDENCE OF THOMAS TELFER, BERKELEYWilliam Edward Schirmer, Architect architect, Los Angeles. There is particularinterest in the straightforward designingof the exterior, dominated by a happy dis-position of necessities in a modern mood. Twenty years ago this method was beingtried by a few, using Mediterranean influ-ences. Personally we believe it indicates amethod of union of past and present whichwill produce tomorrow, with finer consid-erations of mass, form, texture, the use ofcolor for its own sake and to enhance form,instead of destroy it. In plan we expect more homes will in-corporate studios, at least a special place foreach members hobby, be it photography,radio, mechanics, electricity, carving, print-ing or other practical avocation. Basementsand attics are yielding their rights to bedull, and even the main rooms are accept-ing collections as livable. People, in general, are interested in moreactivities since


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