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In Los Angeles’s historic Lafayette Square, a 1923 Mediterranean Revival home has been listed for $3.575 million. The four-bedroom residence sits on a spacious corner lot and carries Mills Act status, part of a California program that provides property tax incentives for owners who preserve qualified historic properties.
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The property has served as the longtime residence of Marc Atlan, the Los Angeles-based creative director whose work spans fashion, beauty, advertising, packaging, branding, and product design. His client list includes names such as Comme des Garçons, Tom Ford, Prada Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, and Philippe Starck.
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The entry opens into a dramatic rotunda, where painted ceilings, mahogany paneling, and an original wrought-iron spiral staircase make a grand impression. Throughout the residence, 1920s craftsmanship is visible, from ornate plaster ceilings and Palladian windows to French doors that connect the formal rooms to the gardens.
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The main room is highlighted by an oversized fireplace, while rich woodwork, Italian designer lighting, and layered architectural details give the home a collected quality. The interiors preserve the character of the original architecture while allowing space for a more contemporary design mood.
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Upstairs, the primary suite looks out toward the surrounding treetops. There are also two additional bedrooms and an enclosed porch, with the porch suited for use as an office, yoga room, or quiet sitting area. A fourth bedroom on the main level provides additional room for guests or everyday use.
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The backyard was reimagined by Studio Art Luna a secluded retreat. A pool, built-in fire pit seating, and a pergola-covered dining area create separate spaces for gathering and relaxing, while mature landscaping and Peruvian pepper trees give the grounds a sense of enclosure within the city.
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The home also has a connection to early Los Angeles film history, appearing in the 1927 silent short Love ’Em and Weep, which featured Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. It is a fitting detail for a property that sits at the intersection of architecture, design, and the city’s entertainment legacy.
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This preserved Lafayette Square residence is listed by Jenna Cooper of Compass.
