Inside a 1936 Modernist Hillside home by R.M. Schindler in Los Angeles | House Tour
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- Rudolph M. Schindler, often referred to as RM Schindler, was a pioneering architect whose work played a significant role in shaping the landscape of modern architecture, particularly in Southern California. Born in Vienna, Austria in 1887, Schindler initially studied under influential architect Otto Wagner before joining the office of Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago. In 1920, Schindler moved to Los Angeles, where he established his own practice and began to develop his unique architectural style. His creations, including the iconic Lovell Beach House and his personal residence the Kings Road House, are celebrated for their progressive design principles and their seamless integration with the natural environment.
Andrew's description of how he came to reside in the Walker House is an exceptional account of fortunate circumstances unraveling. With a deep passion for Architecture, Design and Preservation, Andrew is a walking billboard for Saving Good Architecture and sharing it with others. Schindler's Walker House is not merely a structure; it's a living canvas of architectural ingenuity. Perched on the hills of Silver Lake, it commands attention with its sleek lines and dynamic angles, a testament to Schindler's commitment to challenging convention.
From finding the perfect furniture pieces that fit the home so generously to the artwork, ceramics and plants that fill the home, Andrew and his family have done a wonderful job at showcasing how a family with kids can live in a home that is blended so beautifully into the hillside. The Walker House stands as a timeless reminder of Schindler's genius, inviting us to reimagine the possibilities of modern living with every glance.
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Producer - Elias Tebache @socalarchitecture
Photography - Cody James @Codyjaaames
Music - Deep Al Brindle @DeepAlBrindle
Special thanks - Andrew Romano @andrew__romano and Dustin Ferrer @dustinferrer
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R. M. Schindler papers, Architecture and Design Collection, Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Awesome
need a proper narrated walkthru
Me too lol , I had one in the 90's
Went to the website hoping to access more images.
No bathroom, no kitchen, no mechanicals, no floorplan.
Very disappointing.
This is no tour just romance footage/shots.
Nice as they are, still do not come close to telling the full story.
That being said, it is refreshing to listen to such an informed, articulate, owner passionate about his beautiful home.
So glad that this special home has ended up in the hands of someone so thoughtful, curious, and appreciative. Thank you for so generously and informatively sharing it with us all.
Lovely to hear someone speak so articulately and passionately about their home: The appreciation and gratitude just pours out. Wonderful house and custodian.
Not really. He comes off as an entitled elitist prick
@@raymond_sycamorelol why ?
@@raymond_sycamore he is not he is a great journalist and a really nice person just from meeting him at a few estate sales
This is what he tells himself over and over to justify his pretentious ownership. It’s really just a bunch of curved wood and soft light from mid century on a hill but whatever. That LA hipsters for ya!
Also not sure what his definition of not much money means considering the neighborhood was rich then and is wealthy now.
Great that he treasures the house so much.
Beautiful home. A great place to be stuck.
I walk past this beautiful home a few times a week. It’s fantastic to finally see inside!
you are lucky to have that in your daily walk
What the property tax like in that area?
@@llhll8264 Of course. But I wanted to know this house's property tax.
@@bertroost1675 I’ll just say this is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in one of the most expensive cities in the USA.
You can knock on his door sometime, take up his offer to have a look inside😊
Sweet, thanks so much. Especially appreciate the nighttime views of the interiors.
Isn’t it great that such an enthusiastic steward was aligned with this remarkable place? It makes me happy that people somewhat seem to be turning away from the McMansion “aesthetic” (lol) and are trying to find more soulful places with a history to live 🙃
Remarkable piece of modernist architecture. Thank you so much.
Schindler is my favorite architect. So glad to see one of his beautiful works occupied by such a thoughtful person with such appreciation for his craft! I was shocked to hear he is not an architect himself given his knowledge of the design.
Mine as well. And I live contently in a Mies apartment (One can live playfully).
Schindler was a genius. Thanks for being such an agreeable, enthusiastic and passionate steward of this permanent American resource. Your house is an important and permanent part of history and a very important token of a time when the philosophy of the USA with respect to encouraging the US middle class not to be merely “housed” but, rather, to have the right as average hardworking members of a sucessful nation to enjoying the privilege of living in a self-consciously progressive time with respect to the working class citizen. It’s important to understand that many of these 20th century designers shared a philosophy that understood the homes they designed as meant as a benefit to the middle class American, a token of the success of the nation they gave their work (and lives … in WWs I and II) to. When they were first built many of these guys homes weren’t meant just for the rich or for the elite “in-the-know” snobs. Many of these mid-mod iconic architects were champions of the common working man and thought everyone deserved to enjoy new, simple well-designed homes made from modern simple materials not laden with ornamentation.
The best of these homes NOW of course are in the hands of the rich, as all the best art inevitability seems to end up. But that’s not who many of them were originally intended for. There’s exceptions of course (Kaufman house etc.) but many were built for working people of average means, up to the successful middle class local small business owner. It’s only been the last two or theee decades that they have ALL become prestige items and targets of asset acquisition by the very wealthy.
Thanks for sharing your home. It’s great when a current owner is humble enough to consider themselves as stewards of an important part of history and feel obliged to share it with the descendants of the wide variety of working people for whom many of them were designed in the first place.
Je partage ton opinion,en France Le corbusier,Perriand…destinaient une partie de leurs créations,a la classe ouvrière ou moyenne et ces créations se sont effectivement retrouvées entre les mains de gens beaucoup plus fortunés,cependant les créations actuelles sont laideurs sans nom,aussi bien pour les classes populaires que pour les gens fortunés (presque pire pour les gens fortunés)
Very well said! I agree completely. Schindler is my favorite architect as well, and love visiting his first personal home that he built in Hollywood. The interviewed owner is spot on that Schindler’s homes don’t really “read” from the street, but must be experienced from the inside to really appreciate his genius.
What an amazing home. It’s incredible the think this house was built in 1936. Schindler was a man ahead of his time. I’m so glad you found this beautiful home.
You can feel the soul of this house. Stunning, warm, practical embrace. Thank you for sharing.
Interesting, I felt it’s chic but cold and uncomfortable. That being said, I’d be more than happy to move from Hollywood over to silver lake into this home
So rare to find an owner so articulate. There is a Schindler beach house that has captivated me for years and not just because of the roof design. This builder has enormous talent. He and John Lautner make spaces I want to be in. I grew up in a modernist house in the fifties and sixties and I feel it did shape me.
the thing I find interesting about Lautner is that his homes go all over the spectrum due to a specific client's budget and also how the homes are all over in different areas of cities
Thank you, Mr Romano. The house as you have revived it is gorgeous. I haven't seen a Schindler interior as sensitively realized, colored and furnished as this one. Bravo !
Do you realize that, no one lives like this... Fantasy house, is lame.
isn't most of the stuff in there built in?
@@ChrisChocol Take a look at the dining set. The new owner had to have those pieces made, to Schindler's specification. The chairs are unique in the architect's body of work and are especially challenging to construct. This was a labor of love . . .
Do you realize not everyone is as poor or miserable as you? I do not live like this, but I live near it, and am happy it exists. I am not saddened to see people living better than me, you should try it. It isn't lame to enjoy things. @greggh.748
The light is amazing in this wonderful home -- I would not change a thing!
A beautiful piece of architectural history! So well done! And a jazzmaster to top it off!❤
What a beautiful house and how lovely that you ended up getting it, it sounds as if you really deserve it.
I clicked on videos because of the E30 (car) in the driveway
Me too
So did I!😂
You have to use quotation marks around the word "driveway" in this instance. Its really more of a sidewalk with a car parked on it.
@@ifmbm332b - No need for the “”. It’s a proper driveway. That’s garage right there. 2100 Kenilworth Ave., Los Angeles CA 90039
You’re not the only one 😂 curious what the garage space is like on a house like this.
I used to live in Silverlake. I remember seeing some interesting houses but since I was young and didn't know any homeowners I never got an opportunity to see any up close. From there I moved to SF to attend Calif. College of the Arts.
I have been a fan of unique designs my entire life and at 73 I had not heard of Schindler.WOW,What absolutely wonderful and warm space.The proprtion are perfection,classic and will always "look right".Thank You!
I also learned about architecture from my mother's curious nature. we would go to garage sales, and she would ask about the house and most of the time be invited in. I saw a cross section of homes. He wonders what his children will take from living in the house. I believe that they will retain the curiosity of their family for architecture just as I have. I grew up in a Craftsman Spanish style Ca bungalow and never forgot it.
so modest and absolutely beautiful. amazing colors, windows and vibes. and i love the stairs uwu its the first house i see so close to my dream house. its a livable art piece you can wake up and fall in love with a different corner everyday. thank you for sharing.
This is a lovely story. You are a generous person, owner, teacher, “steward,” of this home. Thank you for sharing.
His homes are among my favorite residential designs. I learned about him when studying architectural interior design many decades ago. That a Schindler home came up for sale in LA, and only one buyer was interested blows my mind. I'd love to own and live in a Schindler home.
How fortunate you are, to be able to live in this work of art. Thank you for sharing.
congrats on getting your dream home. it was meant to be. you truly love the house and will take the best care of it.
gonna take a moment to show appreciation for how wonderfully this video was made. the styling, the camera angles, music, all of it. really helped capture the spirit of the home.
That staircase is fabulous! This house is such a beautiful solution to building on a slope. I've got my eye on a sloping lot and and this gives me ideas on how to approach it. The biggest challenge is figuring out how to provide at least the basic services on one level so I can continue to enjoy it even if I find myself in old age unable to negotiate stairs.
Beautifully preserved Home. I love the I-beam inspired table and chairs. What a wonderful space.
Brilliant house, brilliant owner-custodian/brilliant photography/brilliant music/brilliant location/brilliant BMW/just Brilliant
Yes on the e30
Omg this brought me to tears. I’m a So. Cal native, grew up near Pasadena but when you could get across town in almost any direction in about 30 minutes, so we could discover all of Los Angeles. Thank you for appreciating the ghosts of the past.
Beautiful. This is early in the modern architecture movement. It still looks very fresh. Check out E 1027 by Eileen Gray. Tour it if you're in Nice. Modern, sloping lot, view of water. Very nice. Thanks for the virtual tour!
incredible furniture also
I wish I was this comfortable in life... Man, you're a very fortunate individual to live the life you live.
That guy is VERY fortunate indeed.
A nice little house like this with an E30 upfront is an absolute win.... That wul be me in another timeline if i was single
I agree the E30 is a perfect compliment!
Yes yes, the E30!
if you were single?!
@@somerled5513 single and rich I should add....
Love looking at my e30 everyday sitting in my driveway. Just makes me smile.
Dudes got a sick collection of chairs... love me some Schindler
I picked up a pair authentic mid century from an old hotel that has been torn down to build a hospital. It’s was free to me but found out that it is worth a lot of shiny pennies. Sadly it’s stored in the garage for now until my two rambunctious boys grow a bit older and calmer and finish up my home renovations.
For real. Tobia Scarpa Couch, Nakashima Mira Chairs and 2 styles of ottomans , Aalto Scroll Chair and armchair, Schindler original dining room chairs, Gerritt Reitveld corner chair, Iso-lounge desk chair by Jasper Morrison... impeccably furnished all around!
The last shot was fantastic.
What a beautiful home. It must have been like a spaceship in 1936. Way ahead of it's time. Very cool use of space and sloping property
I love the furnishings he chose with this home. Imagine living in LA and having a view that feels like a lake cottage home. I love how he seeked out this home and then ended up owning it.
Truly a great house , great documentary too !
Rudy Schindler was my grandfather's best friend, and he designed a home for him in 1936 that is a California landmark. It's at 1845 Niodrara Drive in Glendale, so I can understand the feeling you're having about the flow of the place, and how it's design is speaking to & uplifting you. I always regretted that I never inherited that house. How lucky you are!
Big fan of Andrew. I’ve driven by this house many times-it’s gorgeous!!
Cool, calming minimalist approach,....with a wall of glass to frame the horizon. The broken boxy protuberances tumbling downhill, like a geometric rockfall...
Amazing home. Watching this I fantasize of having just a one-day artists residency there. Visit in the morning, sketchbook in hand, and just let the various corners speak to me. What a gift to actually wake up in this space every day!
I was a huge fan of RM Schindler, when I was studding architecture... thank you for showing this .
Love the color scheme with light wood
So pleased to have seen this video again! You're a terrific historian, and your ownership was meant to be.
I love when things are meant to be. The story of exchanging emails with the daughter, then being the only offer on the house, to his passion and appreciation of the house is amazing. I am sure the previous owners would be happy to know their home went to someone who loves and cares for it!
Thank you so much for inviting me and everyone else into your home. I grew up in the area, a friend's parents bought a Lloyd Wright home in Chevy Chase canyon, and I got to experience what real architecture was in my teens. I'm a Nuetra and an Eichler fan too. We are in Mt Washington and we love walking around the reservoir, gonna look out for your place next time.
The mid-century style is the best American contribution to the history of architecture. I hope there is more sensitivity, desire and economic means to preserve that unique legacy. Thanks for sharing this video.
My intro was seeing the Eichlers sprinkled around San Francisco and Bay Area. At the time I didn’t know what I was looking at, but was totally captivated by it.
I love your furniture and interior design choices. They certainly add to the beauty of the house. Thank you for sharing your home with us and explaining why it’s so meaningful to you.
amazing how the house seems so small and unassuming from the front and then you get inside! Wow.
So wonderful space! Thank you for letting us in!
I equally agree with the comment of how awesome it it to hear the current owner, Andrew, so knowledgeable & thankful to have found his “place” in such a beautiful, yet stunningly functional home that exudes simplicity & uniqueness for any size family! Wonderful video!! Thank you!!
What a great house, I love it! The original owners took such great care of it.
I do believe that a house can find you and hearing you were the only offer and your buyer waited for you to get the green light, it feels like it was meant to be
Thanks, I'll put Shindler on my list of pioneering architect homes to look out for.
The history of the house is enriching. I get goosebumps. Every home has a story, tears, sweat, hard work, loving and hardships. It has personality! Wow it’s crazy how you can connect with its past.
It’s the first time a house makes me cry! Each space is so special
I lived in the Schindler Laurelwood building in the hills above Studio City. It took me 19 years to get into that building but I finally did from Dec.30, 1999-2007. I cannot begin to tell you how much I absolutely love Schindler's work! His architecture is so seamless, pure and organic; it stands the test of time with the most unique and sophisticated essence. I could feel his soul from within!
I had the honor of having lunch (many, many years - decades ago) with Raymond Neutra, the Neutra who had sanity and became a medical examiner, aka Quincy, with the L.A. Department of Health, and not an architect. Neutra spent time with Schindler at his King Rd house in L.A. The two men were polar opposites, albeit pioneers in L.A. Modernism. Schindler was a party animal, Neutra, a steiff Austrian who retired early and woke up early. Neutra had his cruel side. Neutra, upon seeing the rebuilt VDL Research II house stated to Dion, you took the soul out of my house.
The Walker House here, from Schindler, is a masterpiece, and a vanguard of modernism, and still has its soul. I have only been in three Schindler homes, and all were very special. I have been in four Neutra homes, and all very special, too.
I like both architects and this pre WW2 era in Los Angeles, a special time of innovation. You're not too far from the VDL house, and the differences between Schindler's and Neutra's vocabulary is quite different in the same location.
It’s such a pleasure to listen to this guy speaks so passionately about his home
It's an absolutely beautiful home and a truly satisfying experience to watch. As previously mentioned, its so good to see someone who cares for the history of the home and showing it to others. I am very glad I clicked on this video and that the almighty algorithm served it up to me.
This house is amazingly modern for 1936. There is beauty everywhere you look.
Incredible! Makes me want to visit LA badly
It feels so calm and inviting. I love how you can see and feel the love that was put into the architecture.
What a treasure! The light is magnificent. Thank you for showing this.
Thanks for this. Such a gracious owner / host and a well made short film.
Brilliant video; I've watch it twice this morning. It's Fate that brought Mr. Romano to become the owner of this home. Things happen for a reason.
That was absolutely wonderful! I am surprised you are not an architect, you speak so well about the house, It really is beautiful! The interior is much nicer than Frank Lloyd Wright’s houses. Thank you for being the steward of the house. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Omg the T block table. And the ceiling in the bathroom is glasssssss ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So modern and It has almost 100 years !!!
This owner seems like a great guy. Well presented/described
Nicely done! Such a wonderful, warm piece of architecture.
particularly beautiful how the landscaping gives privacy is such a high density area
You are living IN a work of art. I love this space.
I’m feeling a mid century and Scandinavian style but to think this was designed in the 1930s seems like the architect was decades ahead of others.
Love that the furniture is original to the design.
Really like this house. It is the epitome of simplicity and utility. Like the BMW, too. It just fits the scene. Thanks for sharing this video with us.
The house is incredibly beautiful - the first I knew about Schindler. The lines are clean and pleasing, and the views are phenominal.
Beautiful house. Thank you, Andrew, for your insights and sharing your home with us.
Great video and a delightful house and home. A nostalgic throwback to simpler times.
I so love this house. You are so lucky. Thanks for showing us your place, it's meaning in the neighbourhood/communities etc.
Such a beautiful flow of space, wonderfully open and integrated with the outside, but cozy and perfectly scaled for human dwelling. Very interesting details, the carpentry is a chapter all by itself, the stairs, the location of strategically places windows, just to make life happier. Thanks for sharing. This house has a soul. A happy soul too.
I toured this house when it was for sale in 1981 for 250 thousand..... never forgot what a beautiful place it was
Fantastic house!
I lived in the Hollywood hills decades ago. I really loved it.
This is my kind of house.
Amazing home and I appreciate that someone can own one of these houses and not feel the need to tear out the guts to "modernize" it, when the house is more modern than today's homes.
Amazing! Thanks to the owner and the producers of this video. Schindler was truly one of the greatest.
I love your house! I fell in love with this style when I was a teenager. Every country, city, state my eyes look for this esthetic
Great story. Home. Nice work.
What a dream to live in this house. Thank you for sharing this space. This was a wonderful, almost therapeutic video to watch.
Thanks for the tour. I've always wanted to take a peek inside one the homes in Laurel Canyon, and yours is very typical of that kind of build we see perched on the hillsides there.
This is such a beautiful home, and I find it really sad that there was only one offer for it. One of these days I want to visit LA and drive around seeing all the beautiful mid-century and Spanish style homes. Thanks so much for sharing this stunning house!
Just that car in front of that house in that color. That's beauty right there.
It's interesting that he mentions "not being stuck in a box with a little cut out window." It was California's Title 24 energy-saving campaign that created these little boxes with small cut out windows - to save on energy, the there was a limit to your window area compared to the size of your home.
This home could not have been built in say the 1970s, especially since it probably has single pane windows.
just remarkable. deffo has some Neutra VDL vibes on the interior.
Gorgeous house by one of the great architects of the past century. And I wholeheartedly agree with other comments that the current owner has shown great sensibility and care in the décor of its interiors.
Awesome, thank you for being such a committed steward. The work deserves it and you give good understanding to that fact.
So normal, so unassuming, but so captivating and emotive and perfect.
Your interior design adds such beauty to this wonderful home.
The exterior is my favorite part. the color with the rocks and gravel and trees.
Oh how beautiful. Thank you for this carefully made documentary!