Joseph Eichler Archives

The Age of Eichler: Mid Century Modern Residential Architecture

May 28, 2021
Written by Anna Marcum

Joseph (Joe) Eichler (1900–1974) was the first merchant builder to work closely with postwar housing architects to develop stylish, mass-produced tract homes. He wanted to construct them with quality materials…

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Fullerton’s Forever Homes: A Mid Century Renovation

April 11, 2021
Written by Erin Lawrence and Photography by Bret Gum

Taking on the renovation of a mid century home is always a challenge. In Fullerton, California, there’s added pressure when the homes are a beloved local symbol of a bygone…

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Experimental Eichler: Tour the Restored X-100

March 26, 2019
Written by Lindsay Jarvis and Photography by Sabrina Huang Photography

A striking example of the marriage between innovation and style, the 1956 San Mateo steel-frame Eichler X-100 was built as an experiment in home design. Marty Arbunich—publisher of the Eichler…

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An almost pristine Fullerton Forever home with a low slung sloped roof and fun ornage door

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The History of the Fullerton Forever Homes

April 9, 2020
Written by Erin Lawrence and by Lindsay Jarvis and Photography by Jickie Torres

In the 1950’s a handful of architects were promoting an era of easy, modern living in affordable houses. Key among them was real estate mogul and developer Joseph Eichler. Though…

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Mid Century Houses for Rent: Live in a California Eichler!

Renters rejoice! We've found not one, but three mid century houses for rent in California. The real kicker? These houses are in such good shape they're practically time capsules.

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Midcentury Kitchen Design 101: Breaking Down an Eichler Renovation

September 9, 2018
Written by Sarah Jane Stone and Photography by John Shum

What are the absolute essentials of midcentury kitchen design? Karen Napecena of Destination Eichler helps us identify what makes a kitchen renovation truly stand out.

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