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He may not be as famous as Richard Neutra or Rudolf Schindler, but A. Quincy Jones was nonetheless instrumental in bringing a casual, outdoor-oriented modernism to middle-class California in the postwar years.

In Los Angeles, an Iconic Midcentury by A. Quincy Jones Asks $2.9M
Designed in collaboration with Whitney R. Smith, the Freiler House has concrete block walls, a glass-encased living area, and a...
A Revived A. Quincy Jones Masterpiece Is Still Up for Grabs in L.A.
If you think the $3.6M home’s distinctive sloping roofline is impressive, just wait until you see the midcentury details awaiting...
If You Like Eichlers, You’ll Love This East Bay Midcentury
Listed for $2.1M, the double A-frame home sports original finishes, extensive glazing, and an expanded primary suite.
$1.9M Will Land You This Tastefully Updated “Pop-Top” Model Eichler in the Bay Area
The 1960 home by architects A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons maintains many original details, including its signature...
A Kansas Midcentury Designed by A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons Lists for $995K
Constructed by local builder Don Drummond in 1958, the post-and-beam residence maintains many original details, including its...
An A. Quincy Jones–Designed Home With a Pool and Koi Pond Lists for $3M Near L.A.
The legendary architect designed the sprawling private estate for Hollywood couple Linda Gray and Ed Thrasher in 1973.
This Pristine Eichler in Oakland, California, Just Fetched $2.2 Million
Designed by architects A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons, the 1965 twin-gable home went for well over its asking price.
A Restored Midcentury by A. Quincy Jones Is for Rent in Los Angeles
Listed for $9,000 per month, the 1960 Calvin House features floor-to-ceiling glazing that connects the main living areas with the...
A Luminous Midcentury Home and ADU in Los Angeles Ask $3.2M
The Schott House, designed by A. Quincy Jones and respectfully updated by Cory Buckner, hasn’t hit the market in 26 years.
A. Quincy Jones and Whitney R. Smith’s Historic Schneidman House Lists for $3.8M
This midcentury stunner was certified a historic-cultural monument in 2012.
Before & After: Another A. Quincy Jones Eichler Is Returned to its Former Glory in Oakland
A designer couple restored and are now ready to part ways with this midcentury home for $1.55M.
You Can Rent Architect A. Quincy Jones’s Incredibly Charismatic Home and Studio in L.A.
Designed with his partner Ruth Schneider, the Laurel Canyon duplex sprouts organically from the hillside.
A Tree Grows Right Through the Roof of This Radically Updated Eichler
A power couple in the tech world create the home of their dreams—with barely a gadget in sight.
A Double-A, Bay Area Eichler Just Listed for $900K
Two A-frames and an airy atrium define this coveted midcentury classic by A. Quincy Jones.
A Los Angeles Midcentury Time Capsule by A. Quincy Jones Lists for $3M
The Richard and Helen Arens House is one of the best surviving examples of the Mutual Housing Association’s postwar experiment.
A Double A-Frame Eichler in the Bay Area Asks $1.4M
An airy atrium connects the two A-frames of this coveted Eichler model in Castro Valley.
A Tastefully Expanded Eichler in the Bay Area Asks $1.2M
On the market for the first time in over 30 years, this five-bedroom Eichler home is a midcentury modern gem with heaps of...
The Gross House by A. Quincy Jones Hits the Market For $2.4M
This classic midcentury home in Crestwood Hills has been beautifully restored—and it's now for sale.
A Double A-Frame Eichler in the Bay Area Asks $925K
Located in Concord, California, this double A-frame Eichler is an authentic midcentury classic with striking curb appeal.
Grab This Light-Filled L.A. Midcentury by A. Quincy Jones For $629K
Recently restored, this sun-soaked Southern Californian home boasts many hallmarks of midcentury design.
This Stunning Bay Area Eichler Just Listed For $775K
Designed by master architect A. Quincy Jones, this midcentury gem has been beautifully restored.
Own This L.A. Midcentury by A. Quincy Jones For $2.45M
On the market for the first time ever, the Grant House by A. Quincy Jones encapsulates the midcentury modern look.
A Handsome East Bay Eichler Lists For $875K
The Palm Springs vibes are particularly strong at this pristine midcentury gem in Concord, California.
This A. Quincy Jones–Designed Midcentury Lists For $2.77M
Featuring sweeping ocean and city views—and a cool midcentury sense of style—this historic home is now on the market.
A Year of Careful Study Leads to a Thoughtful Renovation of a 1949 Eichler
Whenever Jay and Melissa of Serrao Design/Architecture are tasked with transforming an older home, they try to heighten its...
L.A. Renovation Respects Midcentury Bones (While Adding Some Flair)
A couple return their A. Quincy Jones house in Los Angeles to its former glory—and add some soul of their own.
A Midcentury Home Keeps the History Alive
In Los Angeles’s Crestwood Hills enclave, the 1950 Kalmick House by A. Quincy Jones and Whitney R. Smith gets a sensitive...
An Architect’s Work to Preserve L.A.’s Modernist Crestwood Hills Enclave Starts With Her Own Home
In the 1940s, the Mutual Housing Association created California’s only successful postwar cooperative community.