tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post6976394754399040546..comments2024-03-27T03:54:04.570-04:00Comments on architect design™: Filoli: part 1ArchitectDesign™http://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-63818604131153951412019-12-21T14:49:43.809-05:002019-12-21T14:49:43.809-05:00Hello there and thank you for your blog! Isn’t it ...Hello there and thank you for your blog! Isn’t it funny when someone has just the same interests as you do?<br /><br />There are a few things I’ve never gotten about Willis Polk’s design. Firstly, why would the Drawing Room not have a fourth wall? Moreover, shouldn’t the door pediments match in this room? Lastly, the large rooms should several seating arrangements. The big rooms look so empty Also, I do have a second floor plan if you are interested.<br /><br />JohnJohnnyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295815043082090136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-3853353319699911782010-06-20T21:09:47.742-04:002010-06-20T21:09:47.742-04:00Ahhh, to be rich...XXOOAhhh, to be rich...XXOOSummer is a Verbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122787755561566562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-43068138916223283582010-06-17T22:34:27.346-04:002010-06-17T22:34:27.346-04:00Love the Coromandel Screen in the reception room.Love the Coromandel Screen in the reception room.Kathy Appel, ASIDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561772578196647931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-15730941322440809582010-06-17T00:41:24.077-04:002010-06-17T00:41:24.077-04:00The vine over the front of the house is Wisteria -...The vine over the front of the house is Wisteria - old and perfectly pruned and stunning in the spring. There are many wisteria varieties and colors throughout the property. Any time of the year is great to visit us especially if architecture is your passion. Mine is the garden but over the years I have come to appreciate the magic of the changing gardens at every time of the year. Pay attention to the architecture of the gardens and how it is an extension of the house or you will miss an important aspect of what makes Filoli so interesting and special. By the way, if you become a member, you can go upstairs. If you DM me on Twitter @FiloliCenter next time you're in the SF area, I'll show you around. Thanks so much for blogging about us and for sharing the beauty of Filoli through your photos. <br /><br />FIght for what you believe in.<br />LOve your fellow man, and<br />LIve a good life!<br /><br />All the best!Filoli Centerhttp://filoli.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-4316173373346810512010-06-16T20:02:14.399-04:002010-06-16T20:02:14.399-04:00Heaven Can Wait and of course Dynasty were filmed ...Heaven Can Wait and of course Dynasty were filmed there!--JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-59687272154257048102010-06-16T15:17:08.835-04:002010-06-16T15:17:08.835-04:00Welcome back. This place is spectacular inside and...Welcome back. This place is spectacular inside and out! I have never made the journey here despite all of my treks to San Francisco. Thanks for the inspiration to head up north with a new agenda! Can't wait to see and hear more about your travels! J.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-86530056371201214242010-06-16T14:31:22.670-04:002010-06-16T14:31:22.670-04:00Great delight to see how beautifully you've pr...Great delight to see how beautifully you've presented the house...here, we always do hear about the gardens...and your sweet coverage makes it quite clear that there's lots more to see. The light in the photos, the overdoor, the barrel vaults, everything: your eye brings out the open, quiet beauty of the place... (p.s. happy, happy belated birthday!)Victoria Thornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464329551302212978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-73548329152930530702010-06-16T10:38:30.518-04:002010-06-16T10:38:30.518-04:00What a perfectly beautiful house! I absolutely ha...What a perfectly beautiful house! I absolutely hate it when there are rooms I can't see!!sophiedahydesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17651739350795815067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-35940930744264998682010-06-15T23:16:56.155-04:002010-06-15T23:16:56.155-04:00Anon, it's on my netflix queue as I type!
Kari...Anon, it's on my netflix queue as I type!<br />Kari, thanks so much :-) I loved your indepth post with so many of the special details! <br />Blue, an empty house IS magical. I think it may be because it's all about the space and also possibilities. For those of us with an over-active imagination -it's a wonderous thing!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-15205056003755571542010-06-15T23:02:12.530-04:002010-06-15T23:02:12.530-04:00I would have liked to have toured the house when i...I would have liked to have toured the house when it was empty of furniture - it is such a beautiful place. Some houses when empty are magical in the way they respond to light and shade. Still, on the next trip to the west coast Filoli will be on the list, furniture or not.Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652670896513329236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-79205179203138306742010-06-15T22:42:11.159-04:002010-06-15T22:42:11.159-04:00Love your post! Great minds think alike. I just ...Love your post! Great minds think alike. I just blogged about Filoli last week...2 parts as well. I am a native Californian and I've lived in the Bay Area for 10+ years and I never knew about Filoli until I went over Memorial Day weekend. I feel silly but so glad that I finally experienced it. I love your photos and you have a unique point of view of your visit. I enjoyed experiencing my visit all over in your pictures. <br /><br />Best,<br /><br />KariAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-58454143017633741372010-06-15T17:53:23.616-04:002010-06-15T17:53:23.616-04:00You can watch the first few seasons online at hulu...You can watch the first few seasons online at hulu! I've spent many a "sick day" watching them myself. I think only the first few were actually shot in Filoli and after that they used a set which always annoyed me. That house was a character in itself...like New York to Sex and the City! Love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-18450418077480443932010-06-15T17:44:08.460-04:002010-06-15T17:44:08.460-04:00That to me looks an unusual shrub climbing over th...That to me looks an unusual shrub climbing over the entrance to this superb house. Any idea what it is?Rose C'est La Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193872186283731567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-90330591899311595172010-06-15T13:26:57.300-04:002010-06-15T13:26:57.300-04:00Thanks, Chip! I figured I probably wasn't miss...Thanks, Chip! I figured I probably wasn't missing much upstairs but you know how curiosity killed the cat!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-76637924004018175572010-06-15T13:24:47.054-04:002010-06-15T13:24:47.054-04:00Stefan -
Glad you got to Filol; I knew you would ...Stefan -<br />Glad you got to Filol; I knew you would love it! You actually didn't miss much upstairs, it's basically a long hallway with bedroom doors. Great pics - can't wait for more - you always find great details!ChipSFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533749227364674468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-63233328540564102582010-06-15T11:59:02.749-04:002010-06-15T11:59:02.749-04:00actually -the day I was there was my ACTUAL birthd...actually -the day I was there was my ACTUAL birthday too!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-16299460355072176422010-06-15T11:58:38.920-04:002010-06-15T11:58:38.920-04:00DED, you're right, I should have asked! I coul...DED, you're right, I should have asked! I could alwys pull the 'I'm an architect and a blogger' AND it's my birthday card! ha<br />My friend had had enough 'architecture' though I think so we went through VERY quickly! I doubt any of the volunteer guides even got to go upstairs though either.ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-53131650751775084012010-06-15T11:54:36.287-04:002010-06-15T11:54:36.287-04:00What? Didn't you tell them it was your birthda...What? Didn't you tell them it was your birthday and that you just HAD to see upstairs, that it was the only present you really wanted?<br /><br />I can see you had a marvelous trip---and isn't Filoli just superb?<br /><br />I remember a very fancy Long Island friend of my parents getting upset while watching a party scene at Dynasty. Seems the maids were all dressed in short skirts and high heels, and "everyone" "knows" that maid NEVER wear heels, for heaven's sake! "Who costumes these silly shows anyway?"The Down East Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950254669198151850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-75323552692465120752010-06-15T11:20:56.792-04:002010-06-15T11:20:56.792-04:00Janet -it was a very decadent week! I'm still ...Janet -it was a very decadent week! I'm still recovering!<br />Kwana - I really need to see dynasty!!!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-40914211472665058432010-06-15T11:18:00.063-04:002010-06-15T11:18:00.063-04:00Oh it's just dreamy and now I have the theme f...Oh it's just dreamy and now I have the theme from Dynasty playing in my head.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-91809682925280149162010-06-15T11:04:39.985-04:002010-06-15T11:04:39.985-04:00Welcome back my dear! It certainly looks like you ...Welcome back my dear! It certainly looks like you celelbrated your birthday in style. I feel some post-vaca bubbily coming on....Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348849115235899670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-27654455589580633002010-06-15T10:47:30.471-04:002010-06-15T10:47:30.471-04:00I hope you can make it to Filoli, David. I am not ...I hope you can make it to Filoli, David. I am not sure what the gardens are like that time of year though, unfortunately. The house really is the backdrop to the garden for most people. We're not 'most' people though! HAArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-1927363221830065392010-06-15T10:42:32.031-04:002010-06-15T10:42:32.031-04:00It's spectacular, I'm really looking forwa...It's spectacular, I'm really looking forward to seeing more. Brett and I plan to be in SF in October, this is definitely on my list.<br /><br />So glad you had a good birthday week!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003316530755458623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-27734910674501105292010-06-15T08:59:51.493-04:002010-06-15T08:59:51.493-04:00Gaye, I think I'm showing mine! I'll have ...Gaye, I think I'm showing mine! I'll have to add it to my netflix queue - i'm so intrigued! Drama AND a great house.<br />Woody, I wish I had the gall to do that! I'm afraid I'd probably be disappointed though. Maybe next time I can arrange something.....ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-6309116378297518572010-06-15T08:58:06.677-04:002010-06-15T08:58:06.677-04:00eek! showing my age am I? yes, Die Nasty was a phe...eek! showing my age am I? yes, Die Nasty was a phenom in my college years. You would love it,especially the first year or two.P.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.com