Mark H. Mendez

This specific issue is Arts & Architecture, June 1953, Volume 70, No. 6. That is the issue in which Craig Ellwood's Case Study House #16 was published.

The bibliography for the house specifically identifies the original magazine article as "Arts & Architecture, June, 1953.

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Our newest YouTube video is officially live!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ueu8D...

The Sheats–Goldstein Residence is one of John Lautner's greatest masterpieces, and we had the privilege of exploring it with architects James Perry and Kris Conner, whose connection to the home spans decades.

Which image is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

A heartfelt thank you to James Goldstein for his continued stewardship of this extraordinary work of architecture.

Special thanks to Kris Conner and James Perry, cinematographer Luis Flores, Orlando Canelo Hernandez of PB Media, and Jude Xaya for the beautiful Metallic Forms chairs featured throughout.

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Richard Neutra, Architect FAIA | Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. McSorley House, 1959

Look closely… can you see what’s changed between Julius Shulman’s iconic 1959 shots and how the house appears today?

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Where’s Waldo (Schindler)?

Can you spot the differences in these photos?

Historic photos by Julius Shulman, 1946. Color photos by Luis Flores, 2025.

Rudolph Schindler, Architect
The Druckman House, 1941

2764 Outpost Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068

OPEN SUNDAY March 30th 2 – 5 PM

A standout example of modern architecture in the Hollywood Hills, commissioned by Dr. Jacob S. Druckman and his wife Margaret, this home is noteworthy in that it exemplifies the transition from Schindler’s earlier, more International Style work into his later post-war period, in which his buildings became more difficult to read from the exterior. On the bedroom level, we see details which we would expect in his earlier work, with plaster walls and glazed corner conditions, but the work is almost exclusively planar. Upstairs, the architect exposes the structure, the ridge beam, roof rafter,s and plywood decking, which would become a more common feature in his later work.

Here, the so-called “space architect” works with sculptural forms, while retaining his interest in how the home would be used by the occupants, balancing privacy with abundant natural light. Nestled in Outpost Estates, the home features a private Japanese-style garden leading to an open-plan living and dining area, seamlessly connected to the kitchen. A split level transitions to a powder room and guest bedroom, while a few steps down reveal a private suite with three bedrooms, a den, and outdoor access.

The main living area boasts a high, beamed ceiling and large windows that flood the space with light and frame hillside views. Clerestory windows follow the unique roofline, and an original fireplace extends to an outdoor hearth, blending indoor and outdoor spaces. Schindler’s built-in cupboards and breakfast nook remain, while a renovated kitchen features contemporary finishes and modern appliances.

4 BD, 2-1/2 BA
1,662 SF
6,917 SF Lot

$2,975,000

Special thanks to listing agent Lilian Pfaff, Ph.D., of Modern California House


#architecture #midcenturymodern #midcenturyhome

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