The living room, with a grasscloth wall, globe pendant and skylights

A 1961 A. Quincy Jones residence in Los Angeles, thoughtfully restored in 2022 while preserving its original architectural integrity.

Tour the residence

01Kitchen 02Living 03Bedrooms 04Bathrooms 05Exterior

Setting the dining table under the globe pendant — @openspaceseries

Kitchen counter with bar stools under a skylight

Kitchen with wood cabinetry and a long window

Living room under the skylights, with plants and the fireplace wall

Living room sofa against the grasscloth wall

Mushroom lamp and books on a built-in wood shelf

Primary bedroom with a wall of walnut closets and a teal painting

The kitchen and living room as the Pabian family had them, before the restoration — Photo taken in 2022 before the restoration

The History

Designed by A. Quincy Jones for Disney animator James Pabian, the residence is now a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument.

The Restoration Instagram

X-100 construction site, circa 1956: A. Quincy Jones (kneeling) and Frederick Emmons (left)

01The Architect

Designed in 1961 for the Pabian family by A. Quincy Jones (1913–1979), the renowned Los Angeles architect and educator celebrated for his innovative approach to California modernism.

02The Location

Situated on a quarter-acre lot in Los Angeles, California, the home features nine skylights and four distinct outdoor spaces, embracing the best of year-round Southern CA living.

Hallway with wood slat walls leading to the bedrooms

03The Space

The 1,498-square-foot split-level home features an effortless open floor plan, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Original architectural details have been thoughtfully restored and preserved.

Featured shoots

All shoots

SmallsNational Brand Campaign

Behind the Blinds editorial shot at the house

Behind the BlindsJuliette Lewis x Acne Studios

Airing in 2027

The Rockford FilesNBC Series with David Boreanaz