A lovely early Ned Pratt original from 1940 that probably doesn't stand a chance.
It's right next door to a 1941 Bob Berwick that has seen some remodelling but still retains its form.
Two examples of the progressive residential work that Pratt and Berwick were designing shortly after joining Sharp + Thompson in 1937. In 1945 the firm name was changed to Sharp, Thompson, Berwick + Pratt to reflect their growing contributions.
The two continued their exploration of architectural form, especially Pratt whose own 1951 post and beam home was strictly based on the 4x8 module and is one of the clearest West Coast interpretations of international modernism.
That house was recently restored by Pratt's son Peter in what is a beautiful example of adaptation for the 21st century.
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