North of Sunset Boulevard lies this unusual building, which is considered one of the earliest modern houses. It was designed in 1922 by Rudolph Schindler. At that point he had just finished working on Hollyhock House. He went driving with his wife in Yosemite Park and came back with the idea to build an L-shaped house, where one could live as if in a camping park. Two families would share the main rooms and there are sliding walls and two wooden rooftop “sleeping baskets” which are protected from the rain by canvas panels. Schindler lived here for several years along with his wife Pauline and Richard and Dione Neutra. Schindler and Neutra shared more than just living spaces – by 1927 Pauline had left her husband. Later the house was inhabited by photographer Edward Weston and composer John Cage. Today the Schindler House is maintained by the Museum für angewandte Kunst Wien (MAK), which uses the rooms to host exhibitions, talks and concerts. Visiting hours are from Wednesday to Sunday, 11.00 am – 6.00 pm, and guides are offered on weekends.
N Kings Road 835
CA 90069 Los Angeles- West Hollywood
phone: +1 323 6511510
wed - sun 11.00 am - 6.00 pm
mon + tue closed
