Gerard Colcord

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Gerard Colcord (1900–1984) was an American architect. He designed over 300 residences and 100 residential remodels in California.

Biography[]

Early life[]

He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 1, 1900.[1][2][3] He was educated in the United States and Europe, and moved to Los Angeles, California in 1924.[2]

Career[]

He designed private residences in Beverly Hills, California and in Bel Air, Los Angeles.[1][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] In 1930, he designed the Trippet House in Pacific Palisades, California.[11] In 1952, he converted a morning room into a screening room in the Beverly Hills residence of film screenwriter and producer Jerry Wald (1911-1962).[11] The Horton house in Bel Air was the private residence of stand-up comedian and actor Bob Newhart (born 1929) for twenty years.[11] His Harris house in Bel Air has been the residence of actors Dean Martin (1917-1995) and Nicolas Cage.[11] Shortly before his death in 1984, he was remodeling Harrison Ford's house in Brentwood, Los Angeles.[12]

He was known as "Hollywood's society architect," designing traditional homes and shying away from Modernism.[3]

Personal life[]

He resided in Encino, Los Angeles.[1] He died on February 19, 1984 in Ventura County, California.[1]

Bibliography[]

Secondary source[]

  • Bret Parsons, Colcord: Home (Angel City Press, 2008)

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Pacific Coast Architecture Database
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Gerard Colcord book
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Aaroe Architectural
  4. ^ Pacific Coast Architecture Database: Dr. and Mrs. Stanley O. Chambers, Beverly Hills, CA
  5. ^ 'Residence of Dr. and Mrs. Stanley O. Chambers, Beverly Hills', Architectural Digest, 9: 3, 67-69, c. 1934
  6. ^ Pacific Coast Architecture Database: Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Hughes House, Beverly Hills, CA
  7. ^ 'Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Hughes, Beverly Hills', Architectural Digest, 9: 3, 104-105, c. 1934
  8. ^ Pacific Coast Architecture Database: William L. Horton House, Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA
  9. ^ Pacific Coast Architecture Database: Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo B. Johnson House, Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA
  10. ^ 'Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo B. Johnson, Bel-Air', Architectural Digest, 4: 67-69, c. 1934
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Gerard Colcord's 20th century homes still beloved in these modern times, The Los Angeles Times
  12. ^ Jennifer Exley, Harrison Ford Sells Gerard Colcord-Designed House After 30 Years, The Hollywood Reporter, May 31, 2012
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