Charles Sumner Greene
(1868-1957)
Henry Mather Greene
(1870-1954)

Henry and Charles Greene were brothers whose turn-of-the-century bungalow houses brought the Arts & Crafts movement to the west. Their "democratic style" made quality architecture available to all, creating everything from inexpensive bungalows to vast estates for the affluent. Examples of their work can be found in Pasadena, Ojai, Long Beach and Carmel.

The Greenes' style fit the relaxed lifestyle and climate of Southern California. Their generous sleeping porches with wide, overhanging roofs opened the inside of the house to the surrounding landscaped gardens and pools. This helped to connect the man-made environment to the natural landscape beyond.

The Greene's believed in creating a totally designed environment. They determined the needs of their client and then formulated a design concept that encompassed the home, site and furnishings. The structure of the house, its joints and motifs, were repeated in appropriate scale in each piece of furniture, rug, light fixture, and accessory for the house.