Posts tagged Eichler architecture blog
Post-and-Beam Philosophy: How Structure Shapes Lifestyle

Visible beams aren’t just a design detail—they’re the soul of Eichler architecture. Post-and-beam construction transformed how we live, replacing walls with light, openness, and connection. In every Eichler home, structure becomes philosophy: honest, transparent, and deeply human.

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Why Eichlers Have No Baseboards (And Why that Matters)

Explore why Joseph Eichler’s mid-century modern homes were built without baseboards – and how this intentional detail reinforces modernist design values. Discover how the absence of baseboards in Eichler homes creates floating wall planes, seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, and an honest celebration of materials that together define the iconic Eichler aesthetic.

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Eichler’s Architectural Collaborations and Design Philosophies

Joseph Eichler’s legacy of “modernism for the masses” was shaped by visionary architects like Anshen + Allen, Jones & Emmons, and Claude Oakland. From early courtyard prototypes to iconic atrium models and bold rooflines, each collaboration brought a unique design philosophy. Discover how floor plans, materials, and spatial concepts evolved—and how these homes live on as architectural treasures today.

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