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.
Read More“Eichler front facades are a masterclass in modernist restraint—combining vertical siding, asymmetrical rooflines, clerestory windows, and carports to create architecture that prioritizes privacy, light, and clean design. What looks simple on the surface reveals a deep commitment to form, function, and timeless California modernism.”
Read MoreFrom a Ladera neighborhood dance party in 1966 to Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir’s early days in Palo Alto, the story of Eichler homes and the Grateful Dead is deeply intertwined with the cultural revolution of 1960s California. These modernist homes and psychedelic pioneers shared geography, ethos, and a love for openness, experimentation, and community.
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