Donald and Helen Olsen House
Donald and Helen Olsen House, Modernist residence in Berkeley Hills, California.
The Donald and Helen Olsen House stands elevated on steel columns with extensive glass facades, creating open spaces filled with natural light throughout its structure.
Architect Donald Olsen, who studied under Walter Gropius at Harvard, constructed this International Style residence in 1954 as his personal home in Berkeley.
The residence features a notable mural by artist Claire Falkenstein, reflecting the integration of fine arts within mid-century modern architectural design principles.
Located near John Hinkel Park, the house maintains private spaces through strategic positioning against the hillside while communal areas remain open and light-filled.
The main floor's elevation provides covered parking beneath, while the surrounding mature trees have gradually altered the original San Francisco Bay views.
Location: California
Architects: Donald Olsen
GPS coordinates: 37.89611,-122.27250
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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