Posts Tagged ‘R.M. Schindler’
4217 Scandia Way In Eagle Rock
4217 Scandia Way
Los Angeles, CA 90065
3 BR, 2.5 BA
$899,000 $859,000
Perched on the top of a hill near the end of a dead end street overlooking Eagle Rock and Highland Park, this new listing certainly takes advantage of the dramatic location. Nearly every square inch of the house seems to have a view – a good plan since the view is simply incredible. The exterior reminds me of this mid-century Schindler, but the inside is where the Schindler comparisons end.
The upstairs has a big kitchen/dining room and a nice sized living room as well (with a big deck). Downstairs are the bedrooms, laundry room and bathrooms. Some of the design was a little too modern for my taste, but overall I found this house to be surprisingly comfortable.
This is an expensive house for Eagle Rock, but with more people looking in the area I’m sure it will get some offers. If you’re looking for a Hollywood Hills style house in Northeast L.A., then this definitely check this out!
To see the rest of the photos click here.
MAK Day At The Schindler House
Just a friendly that tomorrow, November 7th, is MAK Day at the Schindler House in West Hollywood. What is MAK Day exactly? A look at the day’s itinerary should answer that question for you:
12 – 1 pm: A graphic workshop with Handbuilt Studio for Project Food / LA, in preparation for the Edible Endeavors Convention, Yuju Yeo leads participants will generate foodie propaganda – banners, flyers, posters, etc.
1 – 2 pm: Curatorial walk-through on the exhibition Otto Neurath. Gypsy Urbanism with guest curator Nader Vossoghian
2:30 – 3:30 pm: Criticality, Agency, and Visual Language
A panel discussion on exhibition and display strategies in relation to infrastructure, do-it-yourself methods, social space engagement, graphic communication. Moderated by MAK Center director Kimberli Meyer
PANEL Participants
Nader Vossoghian: architectural historian and guest curator of Otto Neurath. Gypsy Urbanism
Rosten Woo: designer, writer, educator, and co-founder of the Center for Urban Pedagogy
Linda Pollack: artist, creator of Habeas Lounge
Alexis Rochas: architect, creator of a rooftop garden prototype SynthE Green Roof
Juliette Bellocq: graphic designer, Handbuilt Studio
3:30 – 6 pm: Hungry Urbanism Edible Endeavors Convention #3
A survey of food advocacy practices in Los Angeles. In a rapid-fire series of presentations, a diverse set of individuals and organizations will present their work on behalf of food issues in the city. Project Food / LA presents this part rally, part political convention, part lecture and part panel discussion. Curated by Michael Pinto.
The entire event is free and there will also be free Coolhaus ice cream snacks on Superlove granola bars. Lots of free to take advantage of, so be sure to check it out!
MAK Center for Art and Architecture
835 North Kings Road
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323 651 1510
Schindler’s McAlmon House
My first stop on this year’s MAK Center Architecture tour of Silver Lake and Los Feliz modernism was Schindler’s McAlmon House up in the Silver Lake hills. This residential unit is actually in two parts and the one we got to see was in the back. The house showcases Schindler’s “space architecture” technique with differing physical levels to create separate spaces for day and night activities.
I liked the house but it wasn’t one of my favorites. It fault a little small and the backyard was the victim to a lot of noise from the freeway. I did like how the outdoor space was laid out, however, with the fireplace and concrete patio. The custom furniture was really great too. Check out the amazing built-in desk and couch:
MAK Center Architecture Tour: Silverlake/Los Feliz Mid-Century Modernism
There’s a great architectural tour coming up that I’ll be attending in Los Angeles that I’m very excited about. The MAK Center’s fall tour features some amazing homes for the public to explore (such as Schindler’s How House above).
The tour focuses on seven homes in the Silver Lake and Los Feliz neighborhoods and features architects such as Gregory Ain, Raphael Soriano and Craig Ellwood. Aside from the How House, which is the main attraction, other highlights include Ain’s Avenel Cooperative project in Silver Lake, Schindler’s McAlmon House and Ellwood’s Moore House in Los Feliz.
The tour takes place Sunday, October 4th and tickets are $75 ($65 for students and Friends of the Schinderl House). Click here for more info. See you there!
Schindler’s How House: 2422 Silver Ridge Ave
2422 Silver Ridge Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039
4 BR, 2.5 BA
$3,995,000
$2,795,000 (as of 11/19/09)
One of the benefits of living in Southern California is that amazing homes like this one pop up on the market every once in a while. Built in 1925, R.M. Schindler’s James Eads “How House” sure had local architecture fanatics talking back in September of last year when it first hit the market for $1 million more than this listing. Almost a year later, it’s back on the market ready to be scooped up by someone who wants to live in a “geomtrical puzzle of infinite perfection” as one Curbed reader described it.
And after looking at the pics, I would tend to agree:
The house was formerly owned by James Eads How – also known as the “millionaire hobo”. How spent much of his time living and helping the homeless. I wonder if he fed them in this fantastic dining room:
The house is essentially made up of two structures emphasizing Schindler’s use of materials such as concrete, redwood, and glass. The lower part of the house is concrete, but it’s only visible from the backside of the sloping site.
And look at those lines! Wow. Go grab an old fashioned lawn chair, prop it up on the grass lawn, and enjoy being surrounded by architecture brilliance in your own backyard.
If you’re looking to buy a home in this price range, you owe it to yourself to walk through this house at least once. If you’ve been dying to see a Schindler in person, tag along with someone who is. I certainly would.
For more information and photographs, click here.
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