Ladera’s rare Eichlers became early experiments in hillside modernism

Ladera’s rare Eichlers became early experiments in hillside modernism

Located in the oak-studded foothills near Portola Valley, Ladera is defined by its hills, winding roads and wooded setting — terrain that shaped some of Joseph Eichler’s rarest homes. Here, Eichler experimented with more expansive designs tailored to a sloping, rural landscape, including a handful of custom two-story and split-level homes, an uncommon departure from his typical single-story houses. The post Ladera’s rare Eichlers became early ex…