The Laykin Setting — People

People

The individuals who shaped Laykin et Cie — partners, clients, architects, and friends whose stories illuminate the character of the house across nine decades.

The La Quinta Hotel, California desert, 1930s

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Allen Breed Walker — The Man Who Helped Define the Laykin Aesthetic

An early partner of Sol Laykin and one of the formative figures of Laykin et Cie, Walker brought to the young house an appreciation for architecture, fine design, and gracious hospitality. His life encompassed La Quinta, the Hollywood salon on Sunset Boulevard, a magnificent Montecito residence designed by Lutah Maria Riggs, and a friendship with Marie Dressler.

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