Any Modernist housing in Irvine?

[garfangle_IHB]

I know the majority of the housing stock in Irvine is either Spanish/Old California/Tuscan-style homes, but I was wondering if there are examples of modernist contemporary houses. Moreover, would there be any restrictions on building one in any particular community?

 

[muzie_IHB]

Ya I'd be really interested to know too if there is any housing in Irvine that doesn't fall in the traditional spanish/tuscan style, which I don't like all that much.

 

[Shay_IHB]

<p>If you are talking about SFRs, I can't think of any examples in Irvine. The only "modern" housing I've seen is in the new more "urban" area they are building near the airport. I still personally wouldn't consider this "modernist contemporary" housing though. If you are open to flats, lofts or high rises you might be interested in what's being built at <a href="http://www.cpwliving.com">Central Park West</a> and there are also the frightening <a href="http://www.marqueeparkplace.com/debut.asp">Marquee Park Place</a> high rises.</p>

<p><em>Moreover, would there be any restrictions on building one in any particular community?</em></p>

<p>I would think that you'd be more likely to have Pat Robertson recommend Giuliani for President than get a modernist house built in Irvine... oh wait. </p>

<p>But in all seriousness, I couldn't imagine the red tape involved with building your own modernist house in Irvine. In the new areas, the HOAs are so locked down you're allowed to paint your house whichever color you choose as long as it's one of three shades of beige. In the older communities, I think it would take an act of congress to get the necessary permits. Maybe I'm wrong? </p>

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[kcmkane_IHB]

<p>Check out this thread. Won't steer you toward any modernist houses in Irvine (not sure they exist) but will give you info on the surrounding area: </p>

<p> <a href="http://forums.irvinehousingblog.com/discussion/753/why-do-floor-plans-have-courtyard/">forums.irvinehousingblog.com/discussion/753/why-do-floor-plans-have-courtyard/</a></p>

 

[BethN_IHB]

The closest style to modern/contemporary in Irvine would be University Park. Most were built late 60's to early 70's. Many have flat roofs and most have an atrium.