Rudolph Schindler's Roth Residence, 1946 with recent studio space by Barbara Bestor: Unless prepared, one's first reaction to the Roth Residence is likely astonishment. The structure simply defies conventional concepts of dwelling. Yet the real drama and success of the life space reveals itself slowly. Walking up the front staircase to the entry one wonders what might be behind that door? The entry...

First offering: City of Los Angeles Cultural Historic Monument #860, The Kallis-Sharlin Residence, 1946, by architect Rudolph Schindler, with later additions by Josef Van der Kar, and L.A. Twelve architect Leroy Miller, F.A.I A.Art and Music have always flourished in this dynamic space originally designed for artist Mischa Kallis as a residence and art studio. In 1960 Kallis sold the property directly to...

Never one to run from a creative challenge, Rudolph Schindler proved he could conquer hillside terrain with his innovative Kallis House in suburban Los Angeles. by Nicholas Olsberg As our perspective on mid-20th-century Los Angeles grows with the passage of time, we are quicker to recognize that its experiments in modern living were as vast as they were varied and the work of its master builders was...

Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #506. First time on the market since completion in 1950. Schindler's 1952 article, "Visual Techniques," discusses the subjects of "color plasticity, translucency, reflectors and light." These visual techniques are clearly expressed in this monumental three-story street facade topped with a blue translucent, sky-like roof resembling an "upside-down glass-bottomed...

First offering since 1965. One of Schindler's most complex hillside designs, each of the building's four apartments has a unique relationship to this corner site. The complex twists and turns up the hill to maximize privacy, and provides unobstructed city views from the roof terraces. The penthouse unit at 3631Carnation has the most dramatic view, the richest interior compositions, and is the most like a...

As the owners' circumstances changed, Schindler made alterations & additions. The original depression era duplex program evolved into a single family residence with studio/library/sleeping quarters added above the garage after the war years. Set back on its street to street hillside site, the plan affords a walled courtyard patio which is accessed either from the living room, or sidewalk. All major...

Los Angeles County Museum of Art guide # D.4.5. Sixteen City view residences are sited on three separate parcels in Silver Lake. Like an ancient European hill town, Schindler steps the buildings up the hillside, and creates a sense of community by interconnecting living space with garden walkways. The unique character of the individual units is unified and tied together with extended window fascia, and...

Honored with the only solo exhibition of an architect's work at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, Schindler is internationally recognized as one of the most important Southern California architects of the 20th Century. The extensively published Roth House overlooking Studio City is an icon of his groundbreaking concept of space itself as the primary element of architecture. A sensitive...

While few architectural elements are exposed at the street, upon entry the experience of Schindler's architecture is unforgettable. Here is a timeless space for modern living perfectly accommodated to its site. The reservoir views are pervasive from all levels of the residence, that while thoughtfully updated, retains its original aura. The upper level spaces and outdoor terrace invite entertaining, while...

Dramatic 2-story residence sited on a gentle knoll in the foothills above Studio City. The historic property is published in the LACMA Guide, and featured in the Automobile Club's '200 Treasures of Metropolitan Los Angeles', as well as many Schindler books. Residence is original with the exception that 2 patios have been enclosed, and there are pool and service room additions. Includes: living room, dining...