Robert Byrd (architect)
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Robert Byrd was an architect in Los Angeles
, California
. Most of his buildings are from the 1920s to the 1950s. In his later years he worked together with his architect son Gary. He was known for his modern "indoor–outdoor" style – along with his use of bird houses embedded in the actual structure.
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Most of his buildings are from the 1920s to the 1950s. In his later years he worked together with his architect son Gary. He was known for his modern "indoor–outdoor" style – along with his use of bird houses embedded in the actual structure.
Buildings
- 10050 Cielo Drive, Benedict Canyon, Los Angeles, CA (1944) – scene of the Sharon TateSharon TateSharon Marie Tate was an American actress. During the 1960s she played small television roles before appearing in several films. After receiving positive reviews for her comedic performances, she was hailed as one of Hollywood's promising newcomers and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for...
murder - Robert Taylor RanchRobert Taylor RanchThe Robert Taylor Ranch is a ranch located on Mandeville Canyon Road, in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California. It is owned by Ken Roberts, former owner of the KROQ-FM radio station....
, Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA - The Tree House (build around two majestic trees), Laurel Canyon Blvd. and Lookout Mountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA – the Rock'n'roll tree house of Frank ZappaFrank ZappaFrank Vincent Zappa was an American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, record producer and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa wrote rock, jazz, orchestral and musique concrète works. He also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed...
- 2274 Ben Lomond Drive, Los Angeles CA (1938) - cottage in Los Feliz