The Los Angeles area is home to many unique and architecturally distinguished residences, offering buyers a variety of opportunities to live in homes as beautiful as the city itself. Recently listed on the market, the Callow Residence exemplifies the architectural masterpieces available to buyers in the Los Angeles area.
The Callow Residence, in Pasadena, is a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home with 2,597 square feet of space. Designed by Rick Corsini, AIA, an acclaimed Los Angeles modernist architect and partner at Corsini Stark Architects, this home is situated in the Historic Highlands, one of the city’s most desirable homebuying destinations. The residence has been featured in Architect Magazine and received the prestigious 2018 Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects.
The home’s architectural mastery is evident both inside and out. It has a modern, open design with seamless flow from room to room. “I wanted to create a sense of intimacy and spatial expansiveness, privacy and openness, and a sense of drama and discovery as one moves through the site and the house,” says Rick Corsini. “The house and the site together are conceived as a series of fluid, integrated spaces.”
The soaring cantilevered roofline and floor-to-ceiling windows give the home its distinct appearance. High-end elements include custom cabinetry, flush-mounted doors, and quality fixtures. The spacious open floor plan comprises a living room, dining room, kitchen, and family/media room, all enhanced by a custom lighting plan that ensures the home is as unique as it gets.
Corsini drew inspiration from famed modernist designers such as Rudolf Schindler and John Lautner for the home’s contemporary design. “I have long been influenced by the spatial complexity of Schindler’s work, especially the way changes in floor level allow variation, shifts in scale and drama to the spatial experience,” says Corsini. “As for Lautner, I have long admired the structural ingenuity that underlies the power and dynamism of his compositions.”
The chef’s kitchen is a culinary paradise, featuring ample natural light, premium appliances, custom cabinetry, and an expansive island, making it ideal for both meal prep and entertaining. The dining area is spacious yet intimate, perfect for family meals or hosting friends.
The property’s exterior spaces are equally exceptional. A Cumaru wood deck and a back garden with a fire pit are surrounded by lush landscaping comprising California shrubs and trees. The property is also equipped with an EV charger and solar panels, enhancing its sustainability.
Corsini designed the home to stand out while blending seamlessly with its neighborhood. “Site context is very important. Although the traditional style of most neighboring homes was not of interest to us, the scale was,” says Corsini. “And that to me is what is most important in terms of respecting the neighboring context. We very deliberately made sure that the house was modest in scale from the street to fit in well with the neighborhood, even if the architectural style and form caused the house to stand out. A similarly bold two-story high design from the street would have been overwhelming and inelegant.”
Listed for $2,600,000 with Dorothy Korostoff and Carol Ortega at Compass, the Callow Residence presents a rare opportunity for discerning buyers in search of a luxury lifestyle in one of Pasadena’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
