Glendale Rudolph Schindler’s Rodriguez House
1845 NIODRARA DR, GLENDALE | $3,095,000 | 4 BD | 4 BA
We’ve seen plenty of Rudolph M Schindler residences that are a bit reserved in their curb appeal. However, the 1941 post and beam Rodriguez House can’t wait to show off its architectural grandeur. The front facing wood trusses jutting out and supporting the roof are integral to the visual design of the house and set the tone for touring the rest of the home. Just off an idyllic drive in Glendale, the property is blanketed in gorgeous mature landscaping that nestles the home quite well.
The current owners appear to have done a nice job in stewarding the house during their tenure here. Original lighting fixtures and built ins are prevalent throughout the house. There is some gorgeous metal work done by the sister of June Rodriguez which trim the fireplace and appear in other moments around the home. Even though the pool is mostly shaded as it sits under an overhanging tree, it kind of feels right, peaceful and pleasant.
This property is a City of Glendale Historic Monument #24 and is currently under the Mills Act. Rodriguez House, 1941. Rudolph Schindler, Architect. City of Glendale Historic Monument #24 with a Mills Act property tax reduction. This property is located within the sylvan Niodrara Drive Historic District. Designed for celebrated musician and classical radio commentator Jose, June, and their two sons, Rodriguez House is an early example of Mid-century post and beam construction, with wood trusses that cantilever over spacious living and dining areas.
Organic building materials stone, glass, and especially Douglas fir create dramatic volumes where indoor and outdoor living spaces merge. The L-shaped plan maximizes light and privacy. The principal living space is elevated over the entry level, providing panoramic treetop vistas and direct access to the gardens.
The gardens, seasonally enlivened with native plantings from the Theodore Payne Foundation, incorporate an organic-shaped swimming pool and spa, an original pond, flagstone footpaths, and private mini-amphitheater seating areas for social gatherings.
A generous construction budget allowed for world class stone masonry, and built-in metal artwork by June’s sister Margaret Giesler Buxton (including a copper fireplace in the shape of a campfire), render this residence exceptional even among master architect R. M. Schindler’s many brilliant compositions. Glendale Rudolph Schindler’s Rodriguez House.
Listing courtesy of Crosby Doe, Crosby Do Associates
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