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Did you know that the first Eichler home was built in Sunnyvale? – In 1949, Joseph Eichler and Robert Anshen tried a revolutionary new building style which greatly influenced mid-century architecture. They constructed one of the new Eichler homes, “Sunnyvale Manor I”, at East Maude and North Bay View, followed by thirty-six houses in the Sunnymount development. Typical style elements of this design include the extensive use of wood and glass, atria, and indoor-outdoor connection in the back of the house with little exposure to the street. 

In total, Sunnyvale boasts 1,100 Eichler homes with a fascinating history, including multiple petitions from homeowners to the Sunnyvale City Council in the early 2000s to preserve Eichler neighborhoods and develop guidelines for remodels as well as keeping the neighborhoods free from two-story construction. 

Learn about the inspiration for this new style of architecture and its enduring charm at our Speaker Night. The perfect person to present the history of Eichler homes in Sunnyvale, Kevin Swartz is the co-founder of Atria Real Estate which specializes in buying and selling Eichler homes.