Elsinore

In a discussion with a neighbor in regard to the recent "Eichler Presentation", I indicated that I would have liked to see it include Eichler's most important approach to architecture - the honest use of materials. This was the philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright who was perhaps the most well known inspiration.

For instance, in an Eichler home, the redwood ceiling IS the ceiling (i.e. - no attic above it). The house is of post and lentil construction making the TRUE support of the house VISIBLE as it serves the needs of both esthetics and function.Glass walls, which are integrated with the structure, provide a marriage of the interior and exterior of the home. Together these have a powerful impact on the inhabitants with the natural environment influencing them on both a conscious and subconscious level.

It seems to me that this honest approach to the use of materials and consequently to life as a whole has a significant bearing on what has happened in our country with the terrorist attacks on New York, the Pentagon and on-going threats. The events, horrendous as they were with the loss of innocent lives, have none the less had the effect of "holding up a mirror" to what has become, at least in part, a hedonistic society. Dishonesty, at even the highest levels of government, overlooked and even encouraged by some elements of the entertainment industry and mass media has contributed to a negative view of us in the eyes of a watching world. At the most fundamental level, we as Americans need to "get our house in order". The Eichler homes, albeit very few in comparison to the number of conventional construction, help to reinforce the idea. Hopefully, it is not too simplistic to say that an honest approach to structure can influence and even enhance an honest approach to life.

This home is not for sale

Fairhills Eichler, East *Orange*

4929 E. Elsinore Ave. 4 BR, 2 BA 1700 sq.ft. 8000 sq ft. lot Built in 1964, designed by Jones and Emmons Click on photos to view enlargements .

Eichler homeowners, Art and Ann Ellsworth	Added panel roll up garage door to improve curb appeal without compromising the overall design intent.

Entry though tiledatruim with 8" sq. terra cotta colored ceramic tile, gives it a quality and expansive look.	View of atrium back towards entry door.

Living room as viewed from entry slider.	Living room with expansive atrium view.

Dining room/living room. Original stained ceilings and maintained original mahogany paneling continue to give the rooms added warmth.

Original vinyl asbestos tile was replaced with 8" sq. off white ceramic tile in the kitchen, multipurpose room, hall and both bathrooms. The 8" tile gives the rooms a more expansive look and is consistant with the architectural design. The cabinets in this step efficient kitchen are the original dark stained mahogany and just maintained over the years. The cabinet doors are also the original painted sliders.The built-in kitchen storage cabinet has been partially refit with glass sliders and lighted to provide display case.

Warmly paneled family room adjoin the kitchen and has an inviting view onto the atrium.

Guest bedroom and bath. Added boxed-in light fixture over bathroom sinks.

Office with atrium view and access.

Master bedroom.

The pool has been recently redone with added decking to provide a larger seating and dining area.

Reflections on the Connection Between the Honest Use of Materials and an Honest Approach to Life --in the words of the homeowner In a discussion with a neighbor in regard to the recent "Eichler Presentation", I indicated that I would have liked to see it include Eichler's most important approach to architecture - the honest use of materials. This was the philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright who was perhaps the most well known inspiration. For instance, in an Eichler home, the redwood ceiling IS the ceiling (i.e. - no attic above it). The house is of post and lentil construction making the TRUE support of the house VISIBLE as it serves the needs of both esthetics and function.Glass walls, which are integrated with the structure, provide a marriage of the interior and exterior of the home. Together these have a powerful impact on the inhabitants with the natural environment influencing them on both a conscious and subconscious level. It seems to me that this honest approach to the use of materials and consequently to life as a whole has a significant bearing on what has happened in our country with the terrorist attacks on New York, the Pentagon and on-going threats. The events, horrendous as they were with the loss of innocent lives, have none the less had the effect of "holding up a mirror" to what has become, at least in part, a hedonistic society. Dishonesty, at even the highest levels of government, overlooked and even encouraged by some elements of the entertainment industry and mass media has contributed to a negative view of us in the eyes of a watching world. At the most fundamental level, we as Americans need to "get our house in order". The Eichler homes, albeit very few in comparison to the number of conventional construction, help to reinforce the idea. Hopefully, it is not too simplistic to say that an honest approach to structure can influence and even enhance an honest approach to life. *This home is not for sale*
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