Exterior, public view from Big Rock Road. PHOTO: Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
Donaldson Futuro on top of faux rock concrete footing. PHOTO: Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
Nighttime mood at sunset. PHOTO: Paul Kozal
Hinged downward opening door and integral stairs similar to a Cessna Citation
aircraft, an airstair. PHOTO: Paul Kozal
The Donaldson Futuro. March 26, 2018. PHOTO: Paul Kozal
Photographed by drone. August 11, 2017. PHOTO: David Marshall, AIA
From the original “Your Own Adventure in the Grauhaus” brochure. (this model, with square
windows, was never built.) PHOTO: Courtesy Stan Grau Collection
Moving the Futuro in San Diego, 1969. PHOTO: Courtesy Stan Grau Collection
At the parking area behind the Design Center, San Diego. November, 2002. PHOTO: Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
Relocating the Futuro from the Design Center to the San Diego Boat Yard in November, 2002. PHOTO: Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
At the San Diego Boat Yard undergoing restoration. November, 2002. PHOTO: Milford
Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
Donaldson Futuro en route to Pine Cove from San Diego, blocking three lanes of
Interstate 15 with CHP escort. December, 2004. PHOTO: Joy Guevara
Moving the Futuro up California State Highway 243 to Pine Cove, passing through
Mountain Center, accompanied by CHP. December, 2004. PHOTO: Milford Wayne
Donaldson, FAIA
Portion of roof badly damaged due to weathering, removed and replaced with new
fiberglass. Decemer, 2002. PHOTO: Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
Near top of door opening where upper and lower halves of shell are joined. December,2002 PHOTO: Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
Living Room showing original range and oven, March 26, 2018. PHOTO: Paul Kozal
Kitchen showing original sliding plastic storage cabinets, range top, and Formica
countertop. PHOTO: Laurie Donaldson
Dining area showing original dining table and coffee table with Sadie Sue lying on
the shag carpet. PHOTO: Laurie Donaldson
Bathroom showing original shelf and cantilevered wall-mounted toilet. PHOTO: Milford
Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
Bathroom showing original counter, cabinet with mirrors, and sink. PHOTO: Milford
Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
Bedroom showing under bed storage. PHOTO: Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
Living Room showing original range and oven, March, 2018. PHOTO: Paul Kozal
Interior, original kitchen and central console. March, 2018. PHOTO: Paul Kozal
North facade at night. May, 2016. PHOTO: Carlie Galloway
Restored opening for central fireplace, adapted for acrylic skylight and light fixture,
PHOTO: Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
Futuro in the snow. PHOTO: Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
Nighttime mood at sunset. March, 2018. PHOTO: Paul Kozal
Wayne and Laurie Donaldson in front of their Futuro. November,
2009. PHOTO: Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
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