Photo: Romi Cortier
The Artist Studio Open House, which coincided with the Palm Springs Modernism Week, was a resounding success. Over 100 people came through the home during the 2 day event, soaking up the spectacular mountain views, learning about what it takes to renovate and create a mid century gem such as this, while also [...]
I will be hosting an ‘Artist Studio’ open house at my home in Palm Springs during the Palm Springs Modernism Week. My home, a renovated ‘Alexander’ built in 1958, is also a furnished vacation rental represented by Vacation Palm Springs. This open house is an opportunity to view both the home itself, as well as [...]
Here’s a great documentary for any architecture geeks like myself. I loved this film when I saw it in Palm Springs, and immensely enjoyed chatting with the film maker Eric Briker. It was so moving, that I plan to see it again this week while it’s in Los Angeles. Hope to see you there!!
Romi Cortier with Julius Shulman in his Hollywood Hills Studio.
One of my clients, a long time friend of Photographer Julius Shulman, had organized an intimate lunch for the three of us at Cafe Pinot’s in Hollywood, where I’d have the privilege of meeting Mr. Shulman. I’d gotten there a few minutes early, eagerly awaiting his [...]
Pool Float
Infinity Pool Tile
Holden House Fire Pit
All Photos: Romi Cortier
While celebrating this years 4th of July at a pool party in Palm Springs, I managed to snap a few artful images that may end up as paintings. The party was hosted my menu engineer Gregg Rapp at his historic William Holden House on South Ridge [...]
(Used with Permission From the Stahl Trust)
(Used with Permission from the Stahl Trust)
(Used with Permission from the Stahl Trust)
(Used with Permission from the Stahl Trust)
(Used with Permission from the Stahl Trust)
Top 4 photos: Romi Cortier
Lower Photo: Romi Cortier and Mrs. Stahl
The Case Study #22 House, also known as the Stahl House, was open for private [...]
R.M. Schindler’s Buck Residence
Photos 2-6 Romi Cortier
For 3 short hours today, R. M. Schindler’s Buck Residence was open to the public for the purpose of enticing would be renters. A mere $5,000 per month will allow you to lease this historically significant home built in 1934. Rarely open to the public, many of us who’ve [...]
Lloyd Wright walnut hexagonal dining table,
Lot 2130, Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
Set of twelve green velvet upholstered dining chairs
Lot 2132, Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
Lloyd Wright, pair of green velvet upholstered club chairs and ottoman,
Lot 2136, Estimate:$1,500 – $2,500
Bird of Paradise Residence, Lloyd Wright
(not part of Bonhams sale)
It’s my favorite time of year again at Bonhams & [...]
All Photos: Romi Cortier
The Harpel Residence, built by John Lautner in 1956, sits high in the Hollywood Hills overlooking the San Fernando Valley. Working along side master builder John de la Vaux, who frequently worked with Lautner on his complex building systems, owner Willis ‘Bill’ Harpel acted as the subcontractor pouring all the concrete himself.
Recently restored [...]
Julius Shulman
Promo Card
Romi Cortier and Film Maker Eric Bricker at the Kaufmann House
Eric Bricker’s film Visual Acoustics was a huge hit at this weekends Palm Springs Film Festival. Saturday’s sold out screening was followed up with an intimate party at the Kaufmann House, sponsored by the California Preservation Foundation. Even Monday mornings 9 a.m. screening, followed [...]