CRESTWOOD HILLS CRAIG ELLWOOD BRYON LAMAR JOHNSON HOUSE
1515 N TIGERTAIL, LOS ANGELES | $6,295,000 | 3 BD | 2.5 BA
What does it take to make it to the top? We’ll the buyer for 1515 N Tigertail ought to know. At the very top of the street lies a true mid-century modern landmark by Case Study architect Craig Ellwood.
The Bryon Lamar Johnson House, circa 1953. This home is a published steel-and-glass residence and the third of Ellwood’s recorded hillside homes.
STUDIO CITY THE ROXY ROTH HOUSE BY R.M. SCHINDLER
3624 BUENA PARK DRIVE, STUDIO CITY | $2,800,000 | 3 BD | 3 BA
Another picture perfect Schindler hits the market just in time for Christmas.? The Roxy Roth House (1946) by R.M. Schindler a place where you don’t just live, you inhabit a work of art. One architecture critic’s opinion was that Schindler designed this home “as if there had never been houses before,” and it shows in every plane of light, every framed view, every quiet moment above the valley. ?
Nearly eight decades and only four owners later, the home remains a masterpiece of space, privacy, and invention. Original built ins, sculptural lighting, sweeping cinematic views all intact, all Schindler.?
ECHO PARK HILLS HISTORIC LANDMARK BY JOHN LAUTNER, FAIA, ARCHITECT
1430 AVON TERRACE, LOS ANGELES | $2,395,000 | 2 BD | 1 BA
The Lost Lautner. We remember a decade ago when this architectural gem was uncovered and in need of a thoughtful renovation. ?Set on over a third of an acre in the Echo Park Hills, this early mid-century modern home is a rare example of John Lautner’s emerging architectural voice, created soon after his six-year apprenticeship with Frank Lloyd Wright.
The design reflects Lautner’s evolving philosophy: organic connection to the landscape, experimental structural expression, and a cinematic approach to space, light, and geometry.?
HOLLYWOOD HILLS THE STAHL HOUSE, AKA CASE STUDY HOUSE 22, PIERRE KOENIG
1635 WOODS DRIVE, LOS ANGELES | $25,000,000 | 2 BD | 3 BA
The word Iconic gets tossed around far too often in our culture. But then there are times when there is perhaps no better description; The Stahl House, aka Case Study House 22, by architect Pierre Koenig, is Los Angeles’ most iconic mid-century modern home.
Made famous by the photography of Julius Shulman, the property has been the torch bearer for what the classic mid-century home represents. Perched high above the Sunset Strip up in the Hollywood Hills on a private drive, the home offers panoramic views of L.A.
STUDIO CITY RUDOLPH M. SCHINDLER’S THE LECHNER HOUSE
11600 AMANDA DRIVE, STUDIO CITY | $6,500,000 | 4 BD | 3.5 BA
You’re in for a treat. The Lechner House in Studio City is one of Rudolph M. Schindler’s most celebrated residential architectural works. Known for his innovative use of organic materials, spatial rhythm, and connection to nature, Schindler’s vision comes alive here with walls of glass that open interiors to expansive, park-like grounds flooding every room with natural light and framing cinematic views.
The home was meticulously restored by Pamela Shamshiri for @studioshamiri (and was previously the designer’s own residence) with exterior updates by Escher GuneWardena and landscaping by Terremoto Landscape. The home honors Schindler’s original design while thoughtfully introducing modern refinements.
BEL AIR TIMELESS MID CENTURY GEM
1345 CASIANO ROAD, BEL AIR | $4,795,000 | 4 BD | 3.5 BA
On a street in prime Bel Air full with exceptional mid-century gems, this turnkey offering looks like it may as well be in Palm Springs. It’s classic mid-century architecture meets modern luxury. This single-story home, meticulously restored, celebrates timeless design with a modern sensibility.
Original brass-bordered terrazzo floors and herringbone hardwood set the tone, while walls of glass and a dramatic skylight flood the interiors with light and canyon views.?
HOLLYWOOD HILLS MID-CENTURY TURNED ELEGANT MODERHOLLYWOOD HILLS MID-CENTURY TURNED ELEGANT MODERN
7535 LOLINA LANE, LOS ANGELES | $2,500,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA
From the moment upon entry of this gated mid-century turned elegant modern property, the tranquil sounds of running water trickle through the lush Japanese gardens surrounding the premises.
Nestled on a cul-de-sac, behind a sprawling California oak tree, in the heart of the Hollywood Hills, this regal retreat offers a serene, art-friendly blend of architectural elegance with stunning natural beauty. This special slice of heaven provides seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces perfect for entertaining or quiet relaxation.
HOLLYWOOD HILLS WEST JOHN H. COPPERSMITH RESIDENCE BY RUDOLPH M. SCHINDLER
8715 SKYLINE DRIVE, HOLLYWOOD | $1,999,995 | 2 BD | 2 BA
Discover a hidden gem by Rudolph M. Schindler, one of the most influential modernist architects of the 20th century. Perched above the Sunset Strip in the Hollywood Hills, the 1952 John H. Coppersmith Residence seamlessly blends mid-century modern design with contemporary luxury.
While we understand $2M is a lot for a house in most places, getting into an architectural property by Schindler in the Hollywood Hills feels like a good purchase. Expansive decks reveal sweeping canyon views, while glass doors fill the interiors with natural light.
