{"id":1151,"date":"2026-05-29T12:36:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T19:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toplacondos.com\/blog\/?p=1151"},"modified":"2026-07-05T21:30:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T04:30:04","slug":"century-hill-penthouse-time-capsule-steve-chase-associates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toplacondos.com\/blog\/century-hill-penthouse-time-capsule-steve-chase-associates\/","title":{"rendered":"Century Hill Penthouse Time Capsule | Steve Chase Associates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Originally created in the 1980s by Hall of Fame interior designer Stephen Barrett \u201cSteve\u201d Chase, this extraordinary Century Hill<\/a> penthouse was conceived as the community\u2019s largest and most distinctive private residences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The completed interior was professionally documented in 1986 by the studio of legendary architectural photographer Julius Shulman, whose archive is now held by the Getty Research Institute. Known for his sophisticated use of natural stone, richly figured wood, sculptural furnishings, integrated lighting, and expansive entertaining spaces, Chase brought the relaxed opulence of California modernism to this rare Century City<\/a> residence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Steve Chase was: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chase began his career in Los Angeles, spending approximately 14 years with the influential designer Arthur Elrod before establishing Steve Chase Associates in 1980. His interiors became known for combining contemporary California elegance with comfort, natural materials, sculptural furnishings, rich textures, and carefully controlled lighting. Interior Design inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 1987. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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