SpaceAge Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Note: The following posts originally appeared in the Poured Terrazzo repair thread:SpaceAge, forgive my nosiness, but where did you come up with original plans for this house? Reason I ask is I thought at one time that the city planning department would have plans on file (or microfiche) for houses, but when I asked them the question I was told they do not. I can spend hours looking at detailed floorplans for ideas, especially the really creative ones from this era.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>The house at 10630 Olympia was built by Robert E. Pine for the 1960 Parade of Homes in Walnut Bend. These Parades were highly promoted and you can find much information about the houses, including the floor plans, in the three local newspapers of the period. You have to read the text for the details as most of the photographs don't show much detail. The downtown library has the microcopies. I heard they were going to close the building soon for two years for renovation. Rice or UH may have the same information available.You can see floor plans in many of the home magazines of the period. The subdivision I live in (circa 1959) has the sets of plans for almost every house on file in their office. Unfortunately, there are few Mods. You can see the real thing this weekend at the home tour and the RPS open house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Have been reading this forum for over a year now....ever since we leased the property discussed on this post @ 10630 Olympia in Walnut Bend. So happy to report that we are now the proud owners!! Yes, it's true, the previous owners (who never lived in the home & bought it as an investment property) did plan on adding a second floor & tons of home depot upgrades...totally heartbreaking...could not let it happen!! We have loved living in the house, flat roof & all... Homeowner's insurance was a big challenge to get & sooo expensive, but worth every cent, imho. So, my fellow mod friends....there'll be no second floor add-ons, no home depot upgrades & lots of restoration planning in the works! Buffing the terrazzo is certainly on the list....so any referrals are greatly appreciated. Just wanted to share....feel like we're "official" mod club members now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Have been reading this forum for over a year now....ever since we leased the property discussed on this post @ 10630 Olympia in Walnut Bend. So happy to report that we are now the proud owners!! Yes, it's true, the previous owners (who never lived in the home & bought it as an investment property) did plan on adding a second floor & tons of home depot upgrades...totally heartbreaking...could not let it happen!! We have loved living in the house, flat roof & all... Homeowner's insurance was a big challenge to get & sooo expensive, but worth every cent, imho. So, my fellow mod friends....there'll be no second floor add-ons, no home depot upgrades & lots of restoration planning in the works! Buffing the terrazzo is certainly on the list....so any referrals are greatly appreciated. Just wanted to share....feel like we're "official" mod club members now. Thank Goodness! I remember the house. It is an exceptional place & I remember the listing agent telling me the owner's pending plans. Do you have any current pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Homeowner's insurance was a big challenge to get & sooo expensive, but worth every cent, imho.So...I'm curious...why was homeowner's so0oOOoO00oO expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 First, in these post-katrina days, many of the insurance co's (Allstate for one) have dropped homeowner's policies entirely. Second, they are flat-roof prejudiced. A vast majority of co's refuse to insure right off the bat, even if it's been replaced thru the years. We wound up going with Safeco. "Before" pix to follow soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 here's a photo from the day we first saw it...merged 2 pix, so pls excuse the quick photoshop job. & i'm also posting the parade of homes article that robert sent when we leased the house....thanx rps! we did finally find the original owners...we've been trying to get together as he has lots of family pix & possibly the original blueprints... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 here's a photo from the day we first saw it...merged 2 pix, so pls excuse the quick photoshop job. & i'm also posting the parade of homes article that robert sent when we leased the house....thanx rps! we did finally find the original owners...we've been trying to get together as he has lots of family pix & possibly the original blueprints... So this house was ALL gas? As in even the fridge and central A/C? Did any of that survive? I put in an offer on a house in Broadmoor that had gas fired central A/C...wasn't running tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceAge Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 Have you contacted Robert Pine, the builder? His address is on HCAD and he still owns the building where he had his office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceAge Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 Note the clearstory over the kitchen. It's difficult to photograph even when standing on you car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Electric a/c & fridge now...not sure when the change was. Here's an interior of the kitchen with clearstory...very cool in early morning hrs with the moonlite shining thru. Also have skylites in both baths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Set up thread on 10630 Olympia from posts originally found on the Poured Terrazzo repair thread. Just curious - what sort of device is that panel above the far end of the kitchen counter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Just curious - what sort of device is that panel above the far end of the kitchen counter?i was thinking one of those whole house audio/intercom systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 It's a stereo/intercom system...can hear some fuzz, but otherwise is not functioning & the intercoms in all rooms have been painted over thru the years. Thought it would be really groovy to update it with satellite radio somehow... Also, thanx for the Robert Pine tip...got a yahoo people search phone # in Rosharon & I keep getting a busy signal...if anyone has another #, feel free to fwd. thanx. trying pix attachment again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Cool house, thanks for posting zoyort!Interesting about the insurance. Our homeowner's policy was dropped last year too - though we didn't have any claims, or a flat roof. Are flat roofs considered less stable or something?We had to find a new agent and combine all our auto and home insurance together to get a good rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Congrats, Zoyort.Some very cool and unique amenities for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlenderWizard Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I grew up in the house at 10610 Lynbrook Ln, right down the street from Olympia in Walnut Bend. I am now a builder in GA, and my ranches are, literally, flying off the shelves. I would *LOVE* to get a set of floor plans from my old house, because I think, with a few updates, it would sell like hotcakes. Does anyone have any idea how I could get my hands on a set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Unfortunately, have been unsuccessful thus far in obtaining the original Olympia plans. But, your post has remotivated me to start searching again. Did speak to the homeowner's association a while back & here was the response, "The only plans Walnut Bend holds are those that the house had remodeling or additions that needed approval." Prob a good place for you to begin...the contact person is Debbie Attaway & her email address is debbieatt@sbcglobal.net. Happy to swing by & take photos if u need or ask the current owner if they have the plans...no, not shy here Feel free to email me off the forum if you need any add'l help... zoyort@gmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aim4123 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 [buffing the terrazzo is certainly on the list....so any referrals are greatly appreciated. Just wanted to share....feel like we're "official" mod club members now. I can HIGHLY recommend John Calarco. He just ground, polished and buffed our terrazzo - which was a HUGE project. It covers about 1200 sq. ft of our house!! He's been doing it his whole life. I believe he is a third generation terrazzo specialist. He also did the floors on the Lars Bang discussed in this forum. His number is 832-671-8298. Give him a call. He's the best person for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 amazing mod in walnut bend...flat roof, terrazzo...featured in 1960 Parade of Homes (see previous hou mod discussion threads) i haven't listed it yet...would prefer to sell to a mod lover. heartbroken to have to leave. call or email me if you would like more info or to view house. robyn arouty 281.731.2129 robyn@project71.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenH Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 amazing mod in walnut bend...flat roof, terrazzo...featured in 1960 Parade of Homes (see previous hou mod discussion threads)i haven't listed it yet...would prefer to sell to a mod lover. heartbroken to have to leave. call or email me if you would like more info or to view house.robyn arouty281.731.2129robyn@project71.comI drive by this house nearly everyday on my way to work. It looks beautiful and contrasts nicely with the rest of the neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I love this house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 ...and it loves you emme! come by & say hi! here's another photo: of the living/dining room. it's 52' x 16'...view is from my desk on one end of the room. notice little ozzy on his mod perch... only mod dogs here too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 So give us a hint. $200K? $300K? Nine million? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 $225,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banking214 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) Awesome home. Edited June 18, 2009 by banking214 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm5266 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 wowza. is that painted white concrete on the floors or terrazzo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 it's terrazzo with very bright sunshine gleaming on it! sorry, taken with my cell camera...wowza. is that painted white concrete on the floors or terrazzo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 i'd like to post a link to the previous conversations about the house, but am having some difficulty finding them...there was a long thread at one time a few yrs back...can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Here's a consolidated topic:http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/in...showtopic=10193 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 ah, thank you. if you click "options" & "linear" you can see the entire thread...btw, i did have a chance to speak to bob pine, the builder, before he died...he said the architect was either harwood taylor or william jenkins. also, had a visit from the original owner's son who still lives closeby...he gave me a really groovy photo of the house right after it was built in 1959.Here's a consolidated topic:http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/in...showtopic=10193 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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