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Category Archives: John Hans Ostwald
862 Euclid, Berkeley
Today we feature an early and exceptional design by John Hans Ostwald. The home was created for Ostwald’s mother and it was the first of his many residential commissions as a solo practitioner. He was still working for Anshen + … Continue reading
3020 Buena Vista, Berkeley
The Holstein house is an exceptional Berkeley Hills residence designed by John Hans Ostwald. It is sited to take full advantage of its peninsular lot at a sharp turn on Buena Vista. Ostwald did not use the butterfly roof frequently, … Continue reading
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2717 Marin, Berkeley
This exceptionally photogenic mid-century residence is the work of Berkeley architect John Hans Ostwald. The home has never been on the market before and it is in the beautifully preserved original condition that one usually only encounters in single owner … Continue reading
13015 Skyline, Oakland
Today we feature a beautifully detailed Bay Region modernist residence designed by John Ostwald. The home is made up of two wings oriented around a towering central living space which itself is built around a skylight-surrounded hearth from which the … Continue reading
145 Duncan, Oakland
This lovely compact mid-century designed by John Hans Ostwald has some great features. It is sited on the bank of the Temescal creek with access to the house via a small truss foot bridge that spans the waterway. The home … Continue reading
511 Dwight Place, Berkeley
This exceptional Bay Region mid-century is on the market for the first time since it was built in 1958. Designed by local Berkeley architect John Hans Ostwald to take full advantage of the site’s jaw-dropping panoramic views, the home is … Continue reading
95 Sandringham, Piedmont
The Lipkin house is an impressive mid-century residence designed by John Hans Ostwald in the prime of his career. Ostwald was responsible for a number of homes around Piedmont, but this one has survived with more period detail intact than … Continue reading
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975 Alvarado, Oakland
Our featured home today is built on one of the last lots to burn in the Oakland Hills fire before the wind died and the blaze was finally brought under control. Unlike most of the supersized houses that filled the … Continue reading
701 Hancock, El Cerrito
Our featured home today is another modest 1940s ranch that was overhauled by John Hans Ostwald in the late 50s. This one needs a bit of resuscitation to bring it back to its former glory, but it has loads of … Continue reading
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10 Atlas, Berkeley
This large and showy mid-century residence began its life as a much more modest affair: an early ranch style home with a bit of period revival detailing. Then in 1964 the Baruch family hired local architect John Hans Ostwald to … Continue reading
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