Neutra VDL House
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SilverlakeNeutra VDL Studio and Residences is a National Historic Landmark and house museum dedicated to the study of architecture and art. long_description_potoo
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Sep 20
The Neutra VDL Studio and Residences is a National Historic Landmark and house museum committed to cultivating education, architecture, art, and culture. Furthering Richard Neutra and his wife Dione’s legacy, the VDL is a platform for the exchange and exploration of ideas in art and architecture.
Oct 11
Located in the existing context of the Neutra-designed penthouse—its glazed walls, rooftop reflecting pools, and views of the Silver Lake Reservoir, Wet Horizons, articulates environmental connections between Callejas’ practice and the architecture of the house itself. The installation merges the reading of landscapes from distant geographies with real LA views through veiled textile drawings, digital projections, and models.
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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
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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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Silverlake
2300 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
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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