Gerard Colcord (1900–1984) was an American architect. He designed over 300 residences and 100 residential remodels in California.
Biography edit
Early life edit
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 edit
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 edit
He resided in Encino, Los Angeles.[1] He died on February 19, 1984, in Ventura County, California.[1]
Bibliography edit
Secondary source edit
- Bret Parsons, Colcord: Home (Angel City Press, 2008)
References edit
- ^ a b c d Pacific Coast Architecture Database
- ^ a b Gerard Colcord book
- ^ a b Aaroe Architectural
- ^ Pacific Coast Architecture Database: Dr. and Mrs. Stanley O. Chambers, Beverly Hills, CA
- ^ 'Residence of Dr. and Mrs. Stanley O. Chambers, Beverly Hills', Architectural Digest, 9: 3, 67-69, c. 1934
- ^ Pacific Coast Architecture Database: Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Hughes House, Beverly Hills, CA
- ^ 'Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Hughes, Beverly Hills', Architectural Digest, 9: 3, 104-105, c. 1934
- ^ Pacific Coast Architecture Database: William L. Horton House, Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA
- ^ Pacific Coast Architecture Database: Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo B. Johnson House, Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA
- ^ 'Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo B. Johnson, Bel-Air', Architectural Digest, 4: 67-69, c. 1934
- ^ a b c d e Gerard Colcord's 20th century homes still beloved in these modern times, The Los Angeles Times
- ^ Jennifer Exley, Harrison Ford Sells Gerard Colcord-Designed House After 30 Years, The Hollywood Reporter, May 31, 2012