Neutra VDL House
What's the vibe
A mid-century modernist masterpiece, the VDL House feels like an experiment in living, with sweeping windows and built-in features creating an expansive feel even within a limited footprint. The architect's intent was to create a sense of calm and quiet, relating design to nature through light and views.ambiance
What people are saying
Visitors describe it as a hidden gem and one of the best home tours available, noting that the tours are excellently conducted by architectural students.reviews_potoo
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About
Built by Viennese-American architect Richard Neutra with a no-interest loan from Dutch philanthropist Dr. C.H. Van Der Leeuw, this experimental "glass house" was designed to accommodate his office and two families on a small lot. After a fire, Richard and his son Dion redesigned the main house, applying their learned principles of sun louvers, water roofs, and "nature-near" design.story