Exploring the Origins of the Eichler Modernism: The First Eichler Tract built by Anshen + Allen

Welcome to our journey into Sunnyvale Manor II, a defining chapter in the history of modernist suburban architecture. As the first Eichler tract designed by the famed architectural firm Anshen + Allen, Sunnyvale Manor II holds a special place in the legacy of Joseph Eichler.

Anshen & Allen were pivotal in the mid-century modern architecture movement in the U.S., particularly through their collaboration with Joseph Eichler between 1949 and 1960. As Eichler's primary architects, they created innovative residential designs known for open floor plans, flat roofs, and large glass walls, blending indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly. Their designs symbolized the post-war American dream, focusing on affordable, stylish living. The houses they designed are not only architecturally significant but also influential in shaping suburban development during that era.

Situated east of the original Sunnyvale Manor I, the Sunnyvale Manor II / Sunnyvale Manor Addition tract spans E. Duane Avenue, E. Arbor Avenue, Morse Avenue, and Maple Avenue. Built-in 1950, these homes were originally 3-bedroom spaces, modest in size but revolutionary in design, embracing the AA-1 Eichler floor plan. Their distinctive open floor plans and integration of indoor and outdoor living, with expansive glass walls blurring the boundaries between the two, set a new standard in residential design. Despite renovations over the years, most homes in Sunnyvale Manor II still proudly bear the hallmarks of Eichler's design philosophy.

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