The city of Newport Beach is famous for many things — ocean view golf courses, popular beaches, valuable real estate, to name just a few. But, if one were to declare it famous for its architecture, such a claim might not be so easy to support. Yet, the city can claim within its boundaries, two historically significant architectural "gems," designed by two world renowned master architects.
The first structure is the Lovell Beach House, designed in 1925 by Viennese / Southern Californian architect, Rudolph Schindler. To this day, some 80 years after its construction, the Lovell Beach House continues to be one of the world's most famous Schindler structures. Great appreciation should be extended to its current owners for taking such good care of it for the world's enjoyment and its continued architectural inspiration. Special gratitude should also be extended to these owners for not leveling and replacing it with an over-built "Tuscan beach villa" and turning a hefty profit. Thank you! We who appreciate great architecture are eternally grateful.
