Chemosphere House
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What's the vibe
It feels like stepping into a 1960s vision of the future, with an octagonal home daringly balanced on a single concrete column above a steep hillside. The vibe is distinctly futuristic, offering a unique perspective over Los Angeles.
Details
7776 Torreyson Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90046
About
An iconic example of modernist architecture, this octagonal home was designed by architect John Lautner in 1960 for aerospace engineer Leonard Malin. It's famously perched atop a twenty-nine-foot high, five-foot-wide concrete column, resembling a flying saucer on a stick.