Harper Court: Seven Fountains

West Hollywood, California

Client: Boyd Willat

This was the first new traditional courtyard housing project built in seventy-five years in Southern California, continuing an architectural tradition that includes famous Hollywood precedents such as the Andalusia (1926) and the Ronda (1927). Organized around four courtyards with seven fountains, Harper Court is located adjacent to the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. Almost all of the twenty units have a double height living room. Each unit also has its own private garden overlooking shared courtyards and a separate, directly accessed live-work space. Other amenities include underground parking, exterior fireplaces, and rich landscaping.