"When he was named a fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1969, he was cited for his 'excellence of design, proportion and scale and the use of regional materials, redwood, adobe brick and handmade flooring tiles' and for his 'continuity of detail and expression of structural elements.'"
"A former Times urban planning columnist called one of Fickett's oceanfront homes in Manhattan Beach 'a modern-styled post-and-beam delight' and said it was 'an excellent example of the popular 1960s style, sited and constructed with sensitivity.'"
"Fickett worked for many years designing the La Costa complex in northern San Diego County. He started with its country club, moved on to create the health spa and eventually added condominiums."
Edward H. Fickett established his architectural firm in Los Angeles in 1950 and became renowned for designing prestigious residences in wealthy Southern California communities including Beverly Hills, San Marino, Malibu, and Palm Springs. He was named a fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1969, recognized for his excellence in design, proportion, scale, and innovative use of regional materials such as redwood, adobe brick, and handmade flooring tiles. Beyond residential work, Fickett designed major resort complexes including La Costa in Carlsbad and Mammoth Mountain Inn. His oceanfront homes were praised for their modern post-and-beam construction and sensitive site integration. He built tens of thousands of homes across the United States and internationally throughout his career.
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