Between 1920 -1950,
the Los Feliz-Silver Lake area of Los Angeles produced more first-rate modern
architecture than any other region in the United States. Part of this is because of the residence of
great architects like R.M. Schindler.
The inspiration of the new architecture style came from the migration of
European intellectuals in the 1930s.
Wanting to use the environment around them such as the sun heightening
the angularity of modern architecture and the year round gardens creating a
backdrop of contrast to the box shaped, steel, glass, and concrete houses.
McAlmon
Residence:
This striking property demonstrated
Schindler's ability to take a small single family home and transform it into a
hip International style duplex. With the
addition of overhanging roofs and other Schindler trademarks, the architect has
created a very pleasing design. It is 700 square feet, with one bedroom and one
bathroom, a fireplace, and a washer/dryer.
Definitely a lot of architectural packed into a small structure.
There are noticeable beautiful little
compositions everywhere. Red ceiling is
in the master bedroom. Color schemes throughout are by color consultant Dorian
LaPadura. Color is a brick red but seems to change throughout the day and
night. The darkness and lightness of the tone get interesting, but the
reflectivity against the "atrium white" walls is even more
interesting.
Kristopher Turner
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