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Immortalized by photographer Julius Shulman, the Stahl House epitomized the ideal of modern living in postwar Los Angeles.

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Based on a recent approval by the City of Los Angeles for a new residence at the base of the hillside and below the historic Stahl House, this action now places this Modernist icon at risk. The hillside is especially fragile as it is prone to slides and susceptible to destabilization. This condition will be exacerbated as this proposed new residence is planned to cut into the hillside and erect large retaining walls.

The proposed project received approval despite opposition and documentation submitted that substantiates the problem and potential harm to the Stahl House. An appeal has been filed and the City is reviewing this now. No date has been set yet for when this might come back to the City Planning Commission.

To demonstrate your support for the Stahl House and to ensure the appeal is granted (sending the proposed project back for review), please sign on to the Save the Stahl House campaign .

Who hasn’t seen the iconic image of architect Pierre Koenig’s Stahl House (Case Study House #22), dramatically soaring over the Los Angeles basin? Built in 1960 as part of the Case Study House program, it is one of the best-known houses of mid-century Los Angeles.

The program was created in 1945 by John Entenza, editor of the groundbreaking magazine Arts & Architecture . Its mission was to shape and form postwar living through replicable building techniques that used modern industrial materials. With its glass-and-steel construction, the Stahl House remains one of the most famous examples of the program’s principles and aesthetics.

Original owners Buck and Carlotta Stahl found a perfect partner in Koenig, who was the only architect to see the precarious site as an advantage rather than an impediment. The soaring effect was achieved using dramatic roof overhangs and the largest pieces of commercially available glass at the time.

The enduring fame of the Stahl House can be partly attributed to renowned architectural photographer Julius Shulman, who captured nearly a century of growth and development in Southern California but was best-known for conveying the Modern architecture and optimistic lifestyle of postwar Los Angeles. Shulman’s most iconic photo perfectly conveys the drama of the Stahl House at twilight: two women casually recline in the glowing living room as it hovers over the sparkling metropolis below.

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1635 Woods Drive , West Hollywood 90069, United States of America

The Stahl House by Pierre Koenig (also known as Case Study House #22) was part of the Case Study House Program, which produced some of the most iconic architectural projects of the 20th Century. The modern residence overlooks Los Angeles from the Hollywood Hills. It was completed in 1959 for Buck Stahl and his family. Stahl envisioned a modernist glass and steel constructed house that offered panoramic views of Los Angeles when he originally purchased the land for the house in 1954 for $13,500. When excavation began, he originally took on the duties of both architect and contractor. It was not until 1957 that Stahl hired Pierre Koenig to take over the design of the family’s residence. The two-bedroom, 2,200 square foot residence is a true testament to modernist architecture and the Case Study House Program. The program was set in place by John Entenza and sponsored by the Arts & Architecture magazine. The aim of the program was to introduce modernist principles into residential architecture, not only to advance the aesthetic but to introduce new ways of life, both stylistically and as a representation of modern lifestyle. Koenig was able to hone in on the vision of Buck Stahl and transform that vision into a modernist icon. The glass and steel construction is the most identifiable trait of the house’s architectural modernism, however, way in which Koenig organized the spatial layout of the house, taking both public and private aspects into great consideration, is also notable. As much as architectural modernism is associated with the materials and methods of construction, the juxtaposition of program and organization are important design principles that evoke utilitarian characteristics. The house is “L”-shaped, completely separating the public and private sections except for a single hallway connecting them. The adjacent swimming pool, which must be crossed to enter the house, is not only a spatial division of public and private but it serves as the interstitial space in which visitors can best experience the panoramic views. The living space of the house is behind the pool and is the only part of the house that has a solid wall, which backs up to the carport and the street. The entire house is one large viewing box, capturing amazing perspectives of the house, the landscape, and Los Angeles. Oddly enough, the Stahl house was fairly unknown and unrecognized for its advancement of modern American residential architecture until 1960 when photographer Julius Shulman captured the pure architectural essence of the house in a shot of two women sitting in the living room overlooking the bright lights of the city of Los Angeles. That photo put the Stahl House on the architectural radar as an architectural gem hidden in the Hollywood Hills. The Stahl House is still one of the most visited and admired buildings today. It has undergone many interior transformations. Today, you will not find the same iconic 1960s furniture inside, but the architecture, the view, and the experience still remain.

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Text description provided by the architects. The Case Study House Program produced some of the most iconic architectural projects of the 20th Century, but none more iconic than or as famous as the Stahl House, also known as Case Study House #22 by Pierre Koenig. The modern residence overlooks Los Angeles from the Hollywood Hills. It was completed in 1959 for Buck Stahl and his family.

Buck Stahl had envisioned a modernist glass and steel constructed house that offered panoramic views of Los Angeles when he originally purchased the land for the house in 1954 for $13,500. Stahl had originally begun to excavate and take on the duties of architect and contractor; it was not until 1957 when Stahl hired Pierre Koenig to take over the design of the family’s residence.

The two-bedroom, 2,200 square foot residence is a true testament to modernist architecture and the Case Study House Program. The program was set in place by John Entenza and sponsored by the Arts & Architecture magazine. The aim of the program was to introduce modernist principles into residential architecture, not only to advance the aesthetic, but to introduce new ways of life both in a stylistic sense and one that represented the lifestyles of the modern age.

Pierre Koenig was able to hone in on the vision of Buck Stahl and transform that vision into a modernist icon. The glass and steel construction is understandably the most identifiable trait of architectural modernism, but it is the way in which Koenig organized the spatial layout of the house taking the public and private aspects of the house into great consideration. As much as architectural modernism is associated with the materials and methods of construction, the juxtaposition of program and organization are important design principles that evoke utilitarian characteristics.

The house is “L” shaped in that the private and public sectors are completely separated save for a single hallway that connects the two wings. Compositionally adjacent is the swimming pool that one must cross in order to get into the house; it is not only a spatial division of public and private but its serves as the interstitial space that one must pass through in order to experience the panoramic views.

Oddly enough, the Stahl house was fairly unknown and unrecognized for its advancement of modern American residential architecture, until 1960 when Julius Shulman captured the pure architectural essence of the house. It was the night shot of two women sitting in the living room overlooking the bright lights of the city of Los Angeles.

That photo put the Stahl House on the architectural radar as being an architectural gem hidden up in the Hollywood Hills.

The Stahl House is still one of the most visited and admired buildings today. It has undergone many interior transformations, so you will not find the same iconic 1960s furniture, but the architecture, the view, and the experience still remain. You can make reservations and a small fee with the Stahl family, and even get a tour with Buck Stahl’s wife, Carlotta, or better recognized as Mrs. Stahl.

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The Stahl House by Pierre Koenig | Case Study House #22

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Perched on the Hollywood Hills with a commanding view of Los Angeles, the Stahl House, also known as Case Study House #22, is a paragon of mid-century modern architecture. Designed by Pierre Koenig and completed in 1960, this residence is an architectural masterpiece and a symbol of a particular era in Los Angeles, characterized by a burgeoning optimism and a new approach to residential design.

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Architects 1 : Pierre Koenig
Location: 1636 Woods Drive, Los Angeles , California , United States
Topics: Mid-Century Modern Houses
Area: 210 m 2 | 2,300 ft 2
Project Year: 1959-1960
Photographs: Various, See Caption Details

If you don’t know the Stahl House, then you don’t know mid-century modern architecture. – Julius Shulman 3

The Stahl House Photographs

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A Vision of Glass and Steel

The journey of the Stahl House began in 1954 when Buck Stahl purchased a lot that was considered unbuildable. His vision was clear—a home that embraced its surroundings with vast expanses of glass to capture the sprawling cityscape. In 1957, Koenig, known for his proficiency with industrial materials, was commissioned to realize this vision. The result was a structure of steel and glass that was both minimalistic and expressive.

Design and Layout

Koenig’s design was a masterclass in the use of industrial materials in residential architecture. The house is distinguished by its “L” shaped plan, separating public and private spaces through a simple yet effective layout. Large, 20-foot-wide panes of glass form the majority of the walls facing the view, offering unobstructed panoramas of Los Angeles.

The design also cleverly incorporates the landscape into the living experience. The swimming pool, positioned between the wings of the house, not only serves as a physical buffer separating the living spaces but also as a visual corridor to the city beyond.

I design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown. – Pierre Koenig 2

Iconic Status and Architectural Significance

Julius Shulman’s photography cemented the Stahl House’s iconic status. In a series of images that have become synonymous with mid-century modern architecture, Shulman captured the essence of the house. These photographs highlight the house’s integration with its surroundings and open, transparent design.

The Stahl House was included in the Case Study House program, which aimed to reimagine residential architecture post-World War II. Case Study House #22 became an influential model showcasing the possibilities of modernist aesthetics in suburban settings.

Cultural Impact and Legacy

Over the years, the Stahl House has transcended its role as a private residence to become a cultural landmark. It has been featured in numerous films, commercials, and fashion shoots, each time underscoring its timeless appeal and architectural significance.

Despite its fame, the house remains a family-owned property, preserved as the Stahls left it. The family offers tours, allowing architecture enthusiasts to experience the space and its spectacular views firsthand.

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About Pierre Koenig

Pierre Koenig was a pioneering American architect, born on October 17, 1925, in San Francisco. Renowned for his influential contributions to mid-century modern architecture, Koenig is best known for his work in the Case Study House program, particularly the iconic Case Study House #22, or Stahl House. His designs emphasized industrial materials like steel and glass, integrating buildings seamlessly into their environments while promoting sustainability through the use of prefabricated materials. A long-time professor at the University of Southern California, Koenig’s legacy continues to influence architectural practices and education. He passed away on April 4, 2004, leaving behind a significant impact on the landscape of Southern California architecture.

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Case Study Houses by Elizabeth A. T. Smith
Modernism Rediscovered by Julius Shulman
Pierre Koenig: Living with Steel by Neil Jackson

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Case Study House No. 22, 1960

Between 1945 and 1966, Californian magazine Arts & Architecture asked major architects of the day to design model homes. The magazine was responding to the postwar building boom with prototype modern homes that could be both easily replicated and readily affordable to the average American. Among many criteria given to the architects was to use “as far as is practicable, many war-born techniques and materials best suited to the expression of man’s life in the modern world.”

Thirty-six model homes were commissioned from major architects of the day, including Richard Neutra, Raphael Soriano, Craig Ellwood, Charles and Ray Eames, Pierre Koenig, Eero Saarinen, A. Quincy Jones, and Ralph Rapson. Not all of them were built but some thirty of them were, mostly around the Greater Los Angeles area.

The magazine also engaged an architectural photographer named Julius Shulman to dutifully record this experiment in residential architecture. Fittingly for Shulman, one of the first architectural photographers to include the inhabitants of homes in the pictures, his most famous image was the 1960 view of Pierre Koenig’s Case Study House No. 22 (also the Stahl House), which showed two well-dressed women conversing casually inside.

In the photo, the cantilevered living room appears to float diaphanously above Los Angeles. “The vertiginous point of view contrasts sharply with the relaxed atmosphere of the house’s interior, testifying to the ability of the Modernist architect to transcend the limits of the natural world,” praised the New York Times . Yet this view was created as meticulously as the house itself. Wide-angle photography belied the actual smallness of the house; furniture and furnishings were staged, and as were the women. Although they were not models (but rather girlfriends of architectural students), they were asked to sit still in the dark as Shulman exposed the film seven minutes to capture lights from LA streets. Then, lights inside were quickly switched on to capture two posing women.

Case Study House No.22 as it appeared in Arts and Architecture . Shulman’s photo with inhabitants did not appear here.

See other Case Study Houses here:

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Result was the photo Sir Norman Foster termed his favorite “architectural moment”. Indeed, the photo captured excitement and promises the house held, and propelled Case Study No. 22 into the forefront of national consciousness. Some called it the most iconic building in LA. It appeared as backdrop in many movies, TV series and advertisements. Tim Allen was abducted by aliens here in Galaxy Quest ; Greg Kinnear would make it his bachelor pad in Nurse Betty , and Columbo opened its pilot episode here. Italian models in slicked-back hair would frolic poolside in Valentino ads. It was even replicated in the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. According to Koenig, Case Study No. 22. was featured in more than 1,200 books — more often than Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater.

Inside The Iconic Midcentury Stahl House (Case Study House #22)

Earlier this year I found myself lifted out of the streets of West Hollywood and into the hills above, to Woods Drive. What may appear to be a regular house in the Hollywood Hills as you drive up the winding, dead-end road, is much more spectacular than that. And unlike its neighbors, the house—now a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument—was originally built as an inexpensive, efficient model home. Over a half century later, Case Study House #22 (better known as the Stahl House ) has gone on to become a property so coveted, even the tours sell out fast.

I purchased my tickets about a month ahead of time (this is when they typically sell out, so plan ahead), and when I arrived I was pleasantly surprised that not only was the tour being given by a family member (it is given by a friend of the family on some occassions), but the tour groups are kept small. This is to give you an uncrowded experience—you can spend one hour on the grounds, taking photos clean of other people in the shots, or serenely sitting by the crystal blue pool like you own the place.

There are afternoon, late afternoon, and evening tours—you can find the schedule and buy tickets here .

History of the Stahl House

In 1960, Julius Shulman took that iconic photograph of two women sitting inside, at the corner of the home that hangs over the edge of the mountain it sits upon. The shot was something out of a surreal dreamscape—two women poised, smiling, calm, in a home that appeared to be floating there over a rocky ledge. But it was real, and it would become the ultimate representation of 20th century architecture in Los Angeles, where nothing seems real anyway.

It was the perfect image given that the vision all started as a dream, one of Buck and Carlotta Stahl, who purchased the property for $13,500 six years earlier, in 1954. The two provided inspiration for the design, which was brought to life by architect Pierre Koenig. Here’s how it went down according to the Stahl family , who still own the home, and while there are tours, some of them still live there:

The Stahl House story starts in May 1954 when the Stahls purchased a small lot above Sunset Blvd. Over the following two years C.H. ‘Buck’ Stahl and Carlotta Stahl worked weekends constructing the broken concrete wall that surrounds the buildable portion of the lot. During these working weekends, the design and vision for the Stahl House began to take shape. In the Summer of 1956, Buck Stahl constructed a three dimensional model of their dream home. It is with this model they interviewed and hired Architect Pierre Koenig in November 1957. On April 8th, 1959, the home was inducted into the Case Study House program by Arts & Architecture magazine, and assigned the number 22. Construction of the house began in May 1959 and was completed a year later in May of 1960.

Stahl residence, 1960s. (Courtesy of the USC Libraries )

The pavilion-type house was described as "a happy combination of site, soil, height, and location combined to suggest a solution in which it was possible to take advantage of all elements without the necessity of compromising design." For all of these reasons, as well as the interior design of the space, it's been spotted used in plenty of movies: Smog (1962); The First Power (1990); The Marrying Man (1991); Corrina, Corrina (1994); Playing by Heart (1998); Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998); Galaxy Quest (1999); The Thirteenth Floor (1999); Nurse Betty (2000); and Where the Truth Lies (2005). It's also been on the small screen, namely in Columbo . And maybe you remember the video for Wilson Philips' "Release Me"?

History of the Case Study Houses

The Case Study Houses were beautiful experiments in residential architecture, all spawned from an Arts & Architecture project that lasted from 1945 to 1966. The original 1954 announcement ( PDF ) included just eight houses, and read, in part, "We are, within the limits of uncontrollable factors, proposing to begin immediately the study, planning, actual design and construction of eight houses, each to fulfill the specifications of a special living problem in the Southern California area."

The magazine commissioned some big architects of the era to design inexpensive model homes when the U.S. was dealing with a post-war housing boom. In the end, 27 structures were built, almost all in Los Angeles, and nearly all photographed by Shulman. Today, 20 remain, while 3 were demolished and 4 were altered beyond recognition. Below, you'll find a full list of those that were built, with accompanying PDFs to the original profile of each home that ran Arts & Architecture.

Case Study House #8, the Eames House . (Photo courtesy of Architectural Resources Group)

Case Study House #1 ( PDF ) still exists at 10152 Toluca Lake Avenue in North Hollywood
Case Study House #2 ( PDF ) still exists at 857 Chapea Road in Pasadena
Case Study House #3 ( PDF ) at 13187 Chalon Road in L.A. was demolished
Case Study House #7 ( PDF ) still exists at 6236 North Deerfield Avenue in San Gabriel
Case Study House #8, the Eames House ( PDF ) still exists at 203 Chautauqua Boulevard in Pacific Palisades
Case Study House #9 ( PDF ) still exists at 205 Chautauqua Boulevard in Pacific Palisades
Case Study House #10 ( PDF ) at 711 South San Rafael Avenue in Pasadena was significantly altered
Case Study House #11 ( PDF ) at 540 South Barrington Avenue in West Los Angeles was demolished
Case Study House #15 ( PDF ) still exists at 4755 Lasheart Drive in La Canada
Case Study House #16 ( PDF ) at 9945 Beverly Grove Drive in Beverly Hills was demolished
Case Study House #17A ( PDF ) still exists at 7861 Woodrow Wilson Drive in L.A.
Case Study House #17B ( PDF ) at 9554 Hidden Valley Road was remodeled beyond recognition
Case Study House #18A ( PDF ) still exists at 199 Chautauqua Boulevard in Pacific Palisades
Case Study House #18B ( PDF ) at 1129 Miradero Road in Beverly Hills was remodeled beyond recognitio
Case Study House #20A ( PDF ) still exists at 219 Chautauqua Boulevard in Pacific Palisades
Case Study House #20B ( PDF ) still exists at 2275 Santa Rosa Avenue in Altadena
Case Study House #21 ( PDF ) still exists at 9038 Wonderland Park Avenue in West Hollywood (and it's currently for sale )
Case Study House 1950 ( PDF ) still exists at 1080 Ravoli Drive in Pacific Palisades, however it has been remodeled
Case Study House 1953 ( PDF ) still exists at 1811 Bel Air Road in Bel-Air
Case Study House #22, the Stahl House ( PDF ) still exists at 1635 Woods Drive in L.A.
Case Study House #23 was a triad ( PDF ) 23A and 23C still exists, while 23B remodeled beyond recognition. They are all in La Jolla.
Case Study House #25 ( PDF ) still exists at 82 Rivo Alto Canal in Long Beach
Case Study House #26 ( PDF ) still exists at 177 San Marino Drive in San Rafael
Case Study House #28 ( PDF ) still exists at 91 Inverness Road in Thousand Oaks
Case Study Apartments #1 ( PDF ) still exists 4402 28th Street in Phoenix, Arizona

That last one was an attempt to deliver a more appealing multi-family residential unit, which they presented in their magazine alongside a brutal takedown of the dingbat apartment model . By the time Case Study Apartments #1 was built in 1964, the dingbat was here to stay, having spread over the city during the development-driven era of the 1950s.

Their statement read: "Our intention is to overcome by example, not just precept, as many as possible of those misconceptions and prejudices which have bred the outrageous 'dingbat' apartments, the cheap and blowzy eyesores that continue to proliferate everywhere in our country." They also wrote that ground would soon be breaking in Newport Beach for Case Study Apartments #2, but it never came to be. One apartment in the #1 property sold in 2014 for under $500,000, while another was on rental market for $1200/month —it's all been preserved, and you can see recent photos here .

The Stahl House isn't the only Case Study House that offers tours, you can also visit #8 (the Eames House)— make a reservation here .

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A Hidden History of Los Angeles's Famed Stahl House

Review: 'the stahl house: case study house #22: the making of a modernist icon,' by bruce stahl and shari stahl gronwald with kim cross.

The Stahl House: Case Study House #22: The Making of a Modernist Icon , by Bruce Stahl and Shari Stahl Gronwald with Kim Cross. Chronicle Books, 208 pages, $24.95 .

Julius Shulman’s iconic nighttime photo of Case Study House #22—with its cantilevered glass-walled living room hovering above the city lights of sprawling Los Angeles—is arguably the most famous image of residential architecture . Yet the story behind this remarkable building—how it came into being and the experience of living there—is far less known. And that’s what this book reveals. A deep and detailed account with abundant images, it’s a biography of a house and its owners—and the book’s first half, in particular, is a great read.

Shari Stahl Gronwald and Bruce Stahl, along with their late brother, grew up in Case Study House #22 and still own it. As they write in the foreword, touring visitors often ask about the family behind it. “We knew there was an untold story,” Bruce recently said, “and we set out to tell it.” In the dozen chapters that follow, Kim Cross, an Idaho-based author and journalist, weaves a narrative that portrays the family in intimate detail while placing the house within the cultural, historic, and technological-architectural contexts that made it possible. The project came at a pivotal moment and through the convergence of five key players: Buck and Carlotta Stahl, determined clients with a vision and an extraordinary piece of land; Pierre Koenig, a young architect with a background in experimental prefabricated-steel construction and a willingness to tackle a site widely deemed unbuildable; John Entenza, the inspirational editor/owner of Arts & Architecture magazine, who’d launched the Case Study Houses program in 1945; and Shulman, the photographer who portrayed the house, sparking public imagination. Completed in 1960, the project emerged from the post–World War II era, when materials and innovations previously channeled into the war effort became fodder for cutting-edge design. The Case Study program—addressing a burgeoning middle class and rising housing shortage—aspired to create affordable, easily buildable prototypes for modestly scaled yet inventive Modernist houses. (It’s ironic that many of the 20 surviving Case Study Houses have become privileged commodities.)

The Stahl kids dove from the roof into the pool. Photo courtesy Chronicle Books

Buck and Carlotta Stahl were indeed a middle-class couple of limited means. A graphic designer turned aerospace purchasing agent and a homemaker, they had, as Koenig later said, “champagne tastes and a beer budget.” Despite their artistic sensibilities, they couldn’t afford, even with discounts, the Mid-century Modern furnishings from Arts & Architecture’s shoot; and, after happily occupying the house for nearly a decade, the family had to move in with relatives to weather a severe economic downturn. But, six years later, they returned, with “the Stahl kids” resuming “ordinary childhoods in an extraordinary house.” No Case Study project was more quintessentially Modernist than the two-bedroom #22, perched on a Hollywood Hills promontory, with steep drop-offs and a 270-degree panorama.

Cross’s research for the book was clearly profound and extensive—delving into family snapshots and archives, consulting with lead architects and engineers, and logging 125-plus interview hours. Then she deftly wove together the myriad threads, including unexpected, relevant background details for each key player. The book is full of striking revelations.

For example, the only bank willing to finance this unconventionally cantilevered glass-and-steel house, on such an implausible site, was the African-American-owned Broadway Federal, where Paul R. Williams, the Black architect with Modernist leanings, served on the board. For unknown reasons, the bank required a swimming pool (not previously in the design), which became compositionally important, with the entry sequence crossing the pool patio, perceptually amplifying the house’s rectilinear transparency.

Another surprise: one of “the girls”—the two women in summer dresses, casually chatting in the living room in Shulman’s famous photo—was the fiancée of well-known San Francisco architect Jim Jennings, then an architectural apprentice, assisting with the shoot.

Cross also tells how the Stahl offspring have regularly jumped off the roof into the pool. And she reveals that the house’s original GE kitchen appliances (long gone) were pink!

Among the book’s many engaging images are stunning professional photos, family snapshots, artwork featuring the house (by David Hockney and others), and original letters, contracts, and receipts, for what now seem quaint sums.

The volume’s second half, however, is not as compelling as the first. Sections describing movie, TV, and ad shoots at the house could have been reduced, perhaps more effectively, to an amazing list accompanying the visuals (among them, a Simpsons poolside scene). Captions for all images would have been welcome. And the prose—which is generally clear and engaging—occasionally gets effusive or metaphor-heavy. But these are minor quibbles.

The house, now operated as a family business, hosts over 6,000 paid visits a year. With interior staging courtesy of Design Within Reach, the original design remains largely intact—and some modified elements, such as kitchen counters, will eventually be restored.

Through the lens of one important building, the book offers a compelling model for examining history and social change. And Bruce Stahl is right: it’s a story well worth telling.

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Exploring Case Study House #22 by Julius Shulman

This article pays tribute to Julius Shulman , the godfather of architectural photography, who passed away at 98. Shulman didn’t just document buildings; he captured modernism’s essence with precision. Case Study House #22 stands out among his designs, an architectural vision in the Hollywood Hills. Perched on cliffs, this house became Shulman’s iconic subject. Join us as we uncover the story behind this famous picture and explore Shulman’s captivating journey.

Who was Julius Shulman?

Julius Shulman, the man behind the camera was not only a photographer but an architect’s narrator. Shulman, born in 1910, did not merely photograph buildings, he documented the spirit of modernism.

FUN FACT: Julius Shulman often used unconventional methods to capture his iconic shots. In one instance, he reportedly climbed onto a neighbor’s roof to photograph a house, showcasing his determination and creativity in getting the perfect angle.

Shulman’s story started in the architectural capital of the world, Los Angeles. His lens swayed in the creations of architectural legends such as Richard Neutra, Pierre Koenig, and Charles Eames. The recognizable pictures turned into the vision of the mid-century American spirit and became the symbol of post-war optimism.

What is Happening in Case Study House #22?

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Welcome to Case Study House No. 22, which could be considered Shulman’s masterpiece. This architectural masterpiece is indeed a perfect example of the fusion of aesthetics and utility as it stands gracefully on the cliff of Hollywood Hills. Designed and built in 1960, this house was one of the examples of the Case Study Houses program by John Entenza’s Arts & Architecture magazine which was an attempt at popularizing affordable and efficient living spaces.

What’s So Special About Case Study House #22?

The Case Study House number 22 is a significant example of post-war modernist architecture: the house is characterized by a narrow elongated silhouette and a focus on minimalism. Nested on the Hollywood Hills’ cliff, it has become an emblem of California dreaming and style, with its silhouette etched against the endless Los Angeles cityscape. This work of art has been captured in the timeless photograph by Julius Shulman that has put it among the most famous buildings in architectural history.

Looking at the architecture of Case Study House #22 one can say that it is an example of how art and architecture are intertwined with cultural values. Thanks to its unique design and location, it has become an example of a contemporary lifestyle, and its depiction in films and television series has turned it into a cultural reference. This architectural marvel stands as a timeless reminder of the mid-century modern movement and an explanation of why visionary design remains a powerful force to this very day.

Interesting Facts About Case Study House #22

The Perfect Frame: Shulman’s photograph of Case Study House #22 is not merely a snapshot but a carefully composed masterpiece. The interplay of light and shadow, the juxtaposition of sleek lines against the sprawling cityscape, all within the confines of a single frame, is a testament to Shulman’s mastery.

A Star-Studded Icon: Case Study House #22 didn’t just capture the essence of modern architecture; it became an icon itself. Its appearance in countless films, television shows, and advertisements cemented its status as a cultural touchstone.

Behind the Scenes: The photograph’s perfection belies the chaos behind the scenes. Shulman’s assistant, who was responsible for switching on the lights inside the house, got stuck in traffic. With moments to spare, Shulman improvised, capturing the image with the house’s natural glow, elevating it to legendary status.

Timeless Appeal: Despite being over six decades old, Shulman’s photograph continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to transcend the boundaries of time and space, offering viewers a glimpse into a world where architecture and art merge seamlessly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is julius shulman known for.

Most people agree that Julius Shulman is the most significant architectural photographer in history. In the course of a 70-year career, Shulman not only captured the architectural designs of many of the greatest 20th-century architects, but he also turned commercial architectural photography into a beautiful art.

What techniques did Julius Shulman use?

He rendered features that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to see by using infrared film to highlight the sky against the building’s edge. To express a more dynamic space, he would place tree branches to the outside of the frame in his shots. He also used a distinct sense of art direction.

In the world of architectural photography, Julius Shulman is a giant, his camera capturing not only structures but the essence of an epoch. And in Case Study House #22, his legacy is at its finest, a perfect example of how art transcends the barriers of time and space.

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THE STAHL HOUSE CASE STUDY HOUSE #22 The Making of a Modernist Icon

"An intimate biography of ‘one of the great architectural wonders of Los Angeles’...a landmark of mid-century design. ...A fascinating tour... Those with an interest in the human side of design and architecture will be captivated." — Publisher’s Weekly

The Stahl House: Case Study House #22—The Making of a Modernist Icon is the official autobiography of this world-renowned architectural gem by the family that made it their home.

Considered one of the most iconic and recognizable examples of mid-century modern homes in the world, the Stahl House was first envisioned by the owners Buck and Carlotta Stahl, designed by architect Pierre Koenig , and immortalized by photographer Julius Shulman . This 1960 glass-and-steel home in the Hollywood Hills has come to embody the idealism of a generation in search of the American dream. As one of the Case Study Houses designed between 1945 and 1966 under the vision of John Entenza and Arts & Architecture magazine , this was an affordable yet progressive design experiment to address the postwar housing shortage. The result—a two-bedroom, 2,300-square-foot house with glass walls that disappear into a 270-degree panorama of Los Angeles—became Koenig's pièce de résistance. The Stahl House broke rules, defied building codes that discouraged building on cliffs, and expanded the possibilities of residential architecture. The glass walls blurred the boundary between indoors and outdoors. The building seemed to merge with the city itself, the lines of the structure aligning with the geometry of the city's gridded streets. "Los Angeles becomes an extension of the house and vice versa," Koenig said. "The house is just a part of the city." The book shares the never-before-told inside story by the Stahl family's adult children who grew up there and still graciously give home tours to fans from around the world. Through extensive research and interviews, historical information and personal photos are featured. This includes Buck Stahl's initial vision of the home with his own DIY schematic model for how to build on the complicated site. It also includes blueprints, floor plans, and sketches by Pierre Koenig, as well as Julius Shulman's renowned photographs. Additionally, photographs of the house used in high-end, fashion ad campaigns and film and television are also included, cementing The Stahl House's prominence in contemporary culture.

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Perhaps the most famous shot of the Stahl house, photographed by Julius Shulman in 1960.

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The family spent a lot of time in the Stahl House pool, pictured left to right: Bruce, Mark, Carlotta and Shari Stahl.

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Jumping from the roof to the pool was a rite of passage to the Stahl children and is a tradition that their grandkids continue.

The interior of the Stahl house, photographed by Mark Seelen.

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Overlooking L.A., the Stahl house is an unforgettable backdrop.

The house has been used in numerous fashion shoots, shows and advertisements.

The Stahl house, photographed by Mark Seelen.

“The Stahl House: Case Study House #22: The Making of a Modernist Icon” by Bruce Stahl, Shari Stahl Gronwald, and Kim Cross, will be released November 2.

"The Stahl House: Case Study House #22: The Making of a Modernist Icon": New book by Boise author and the Stahl family brings the house to life

Sep 1, 2021

The iconic mid-century modern Stahl House located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, California, also known as “Case Study House #22,” has been used for numerous television shows, films, ad campaigns and fashion and photography shoots. The house epitomizes the idea of success, luxury and high-class living, a life the vast amount of Americans can’t afford.

Yet, the story behind how the house was created, as told by the Stahl children Bruce Stahl and Shari Stahl Gronwald, is less about the legend of the famous Hollywood Hills house and more about the dedication and perseverance of their parents. “We were a blue collar family with a white collar dream,” said Bruce. The two decided to write a book about the house with New York Times bestselling author Kim Cross titled ”The Stahl House: Case Study House #22: The Making of a Modernist Icon.”

“When we set out to the write the book we ended up waiting a long time because we wanted a storyteller,” said Shari. “There are so many books written about the architecture that are wonderful but we wanted something in-depth about the family. We met Kim and everything clicked. She helped bring all the pieces in to tell the full and personal story; I don’t think people know that it really took a lot to make the house.”

The Stahl house also has an interesting connection to Idaho: both Cross and Stahl live in Boise. Which is good news for people interested in the book because the Boise Contemporary Theater and Rediscovered Books are hosting a release party Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. at the BCT. All three authors will be in attendance to sign copies. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite for $40 and include a copy of the book, the chance to see never-before published photos and to see a preview of an upcoming 2022 documentary.

More than just a book about an iconic architectural marvel, “The Stahl House: Case Study House #22: The Making of a Modernist Icon,” delves into the many people that were part of the process. The book examines all of the players that have contributed to the fame of the house: architect Pierre Koenig, photographer Julius Shulman and the magazine “Arts And Architecture” — but it’s also interlaced with personal stories about owners Buck and Carlotta Stahl and the family they raised there.

Cross began researching for the book in 2019. She said that although she was unfamiliar with the house she felt that she and Shari connected on the idea of the family’s story being an important part of the book.

“I’m just a storyteller and I love a good story with an arc,” said Cross, “and when I heard the story about the family and the many people involved, I realized the house deserved its own biography. The main character is the house, with all of the people being the supporting characters.”

The account of how the house came to be is indeed a good one. Buck and Carlotta were newlyweds renting an apartment in L.A. in the Hollywood Hills. The view from their apartment consistently drew their eyes to a lot on a ridge that jutted out over the hills. One day they decided to drive up and take a look at the lot and by pure coincidence the owner was there. After some negotiations, the Stahls ended up walking away that day as owners of the lot through a handshake and a deposit of $100.

“They just had a dream and the forethought and they made it happen,” said Cross. “It took years to pay off the lot. They were just an average husband and wife. they kept looking up at the lot from their apartment and that drive changed their lives forever.”

Bruce said his father didn’t understand the meaning of the word no; it just meant to try another way. Buck was told how hard it would be to get the lot ready to build on and he spent years dry-laying donated concrete. Buck also had the first basic designs for the house. After meeting and rejecting several architects he met Pierre Koenig who built the house in 1959. He constructed it mostly of steel with glass floor-to-ceiling windows.

After construction, the house was also made famous by photographer Julius Shulman and the magazine “Arts And Architecture.” The house became known as the Case Study House #22 as part of the “ Case and House Study Program by Arts and Architecture ” in 1960 and Shulman’s photographs of the house are as iconic as the structure itself.

However, the famous house was also the home of a family — and Bruce and Shari didn’t really learn how important the house was until they were older.

“We would eat sitting on the edge of the pool because we didn’t want to get out,” said Bruce. “Dad was the first one to jump off the roof and now my kids and Shari’s kids and grandkids do it, it lives on.”

“Growing up, our life existed around the pool and jumping off the roof,” said Shari. “Mom brought our friends over and we would build forts in the living room. It was a great childhood.”

But the family had to work hard to keep it. There was a five year period where Buck lost his job and the family moved out and rented the home. They lived with Carlotta’s mother but eventually they saved enough and moved back into the house. The family’s owned it ever since.

People can still tour the house and it’s still maintained by the Stahl family. Bruce and Shari said it’s about honoring how hard their parents worked to have the house and share it with others.

“I want people to know who we were and take away the human side,’ said Shari. “Really letting the world see the house and maybe helping people realize they can make their dreams happen, too.”

“The dream is still there for people,” said Bruce, “you just have to get creative and that’s what our parents did. We’re also the last people to tell the story and we didn’t want it to die with us. We got lucky; we were born into it and we’re just trying to carry on the legacy.”

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The Case Study House Program produced some of the most iconic architectural projects of the 20th Century, but none more iconic than or as famous as the Stahl House, also known as Case Study House #22 by Pierre Koenig. The modern residence overlooks Los Angeles from the Hollywood Hills. It was completed in 1959 for Buck Stahl and his family.

Buck Stahl had envisioned a modernist glass and steel constructed house that offered panoramic views of Los Angles when he originally purchased the land for the house in 1954 for $13,500. Stahl had originally begun to excavate and take on the duties of architect and contractor; it was not until 1957 when Stahl hired Pierre Koenig to take over the design of the family’s residence.

The two-bedroom, 2’200 square foot residence is a true testament to modernist architecture and the Case Study House Program. The program was set in place by John Entenza and sponsored by the Arts & Architecture magazine. The aim of the program was to introduce modernist principles into residential architecture, not only to advance the aesthetic, but to introduce new ways of life both in a stylistic sense and one that represented the lifestyles of the modern age.

The living space of the house is set back behind the pool and is the only part of the house that has a solid wall, which backs up to the carport and the street. The entire house is understood to be one large viewing box that captures amazing perspectives of the house, the landscape, and Los Angeles. Oddly enough, the Stahl house was fairly unknown and unrecognized for its advancement of modern American residential architecture, until 1960 when Julius Shulman captured the pure architectural essence of the house. It was the night shot of two women sitting in the living room overlooking the bright lights of the city of Los Angeles.

Client: Buck Stahl Drawings: Adam Caruso Chair ETH Zürich Photography: Julius Shulman

Julius Shulman’s Case Study House #22

The Greatest American Architectural Photographer of the 20th Century

Julius Shulman is often considered the greatest American architectural photographer of the 20th century. His photography shaped the image of South Californian lifestyle of midcentury America. For 70 years, he created on of the most comprehensive visual archives of modern architecture, especially focusing on the development of the Los Angeles region. The designs of some of the world’s most noted architectures including Richard Neutra, Ray Eames and Frank Lloyd Wright came to life though his photographs. To this day, it is through Shulman’s photography that we witness the beauty of modern architecture and the allure of Californian living.

Neutra and Beyond

Born in 1910 in Brooklyn, Julius Shulman grew up in a small farm in Connecticut before his family moved to Los Angeles at the age of ten. While in Los Angeles, Shulman was introduced to Boy Scouts and often went hiking in Mount Wilson. This allowed him to organically study light and shadow, and be immersed in the outdoors. While in college between UCLA and Berkeley, he was offered to photograph the newly designed Kun House by Richard Neutra. Upon photographing, Shulman sent the six images to the draftsman who then showed them to Neutra. Impressed, Richard Neutra asked Shulman to photograph his other houses and went on to introduce him to other architectures.

The Case Study Houses

Julius Shulman’s photographs revealed the true essence of the architect’s vision. He did not merely document the structures, but interpreted them in his unique way which presented the casual residential elegance of the West Coast. The buildings became studies of light and shadow set against breathtaking vistas. One of the most significant series in Shulman’s portfolio is without a doubt his documentation of the Case Study Houses. The Case Study House Program was established under the patronage of the Arts & Architectue magazine in 1945 in an effort to produce model houses for efficient and affordable living during the housing boom generated after the Second World War. Southern California was used as the location for the prototypes and the program commissioned top architects of the day to design the houses. Julius Shulman was chosen to document the designs and throughout the course of the program he photographed the majority of the 36 houses. Shulman’s photography gave new meaning to the structures, elevating them to a status of international recognition in the realm of architecture and design. His way of composition rendered the structures as inviting places for modern living, reflecting a sense of optimism of modern living.

Case Study House #22

Case Study House #22, also known as the Stahl House was one of the designs Julius Shulman photographed which later become one of the most iconic of his images. Designed by architect Pierre Koenig in 1959, the Stahl House was the residential home of American football player C.H Buck Stahl located in the Hollywood Hills. The property was initially regarded as undevelopable due to its hillside location, but became an icon of modern Californian architecture. Regarded as one of the most interesting masterpieces of contemporary architecture, Pierre Koenig preferred merging unconventional materials for its time such as steel with a simple, ethereal, indoor-outdoor feel. Julius’s dramatic image, taking in a warm evening in the May of 1960, shows two young ladies dressed in white party dresses lounging and chatting. The lights of the city shimmer in the distant horizon matching the grid of the city, while the ladies sit above the distant bustle and chaos. Pierre Koenig further explains in the documentary titled Case Study Houses 1945-1966 saying;

“When you look out along the beam it carries your eye right along the city streets, and the (horizontal) decking disappears into the vanishing point and takes your eye out and the house becomes one with the city below.”

The Los Angeles Good Life

The image presents a fantasy and is a true embodiment of the Los Angeles good life. By situating two models in the scene, Shulman creates warmth, helping the viewer to imagine scale as well as how life would be like living in this very house. In an interview with Taina Rikala De Noriega for the Archives of American Art Shulman recalls the making of the photograph;

“ So we worked, and it got dark and the lights came on and I think somebody had brought sandwiches. We ate in the kitchen, coffee, and we had a nice pleasant time. My assistant and I were setting up lights and taking pictures all along. I was outside looking at the view. And suddenly I perceived a composition. Here are the elements. I set up the furniture and I called the girls. I said, ‘Girls. Come over sit down on those chairs, the sofa in the background there.’ And I planted them there, and I said, ‘You sit down and talk. I’m going outside and look at the view.’ And I called my assistant and I said, ‘Hey, let’s set some lights.’ Because we used flash in those days. We didn’t use floodlights. We set up lights, and I set up my camera and created this composition in which I assembled a statement. It was not an architectural quote-unquote “photograph.” It was a picture of a mood.”

Purity in Line and Design to Perfection

Shulman’s preference to shoot in black and white reduces the subject to its geometrical essence allowing the viewer to observe the reflections, shadows and forms. A Shulman signature, horizontal and vertical lines appear throughout the image to create depth and dimensional perspective. A mastery in composition, the photograph catches purity in line and design to perfection.

A Lifetime of Achievements

Julius Shulman retired from active architectural work in 1989, leaving behind an incredibly rich archive chronicling the development of modern living in Southern California. A large part of his archive resides at the Getty Museum in California. For the next twenty years he participated in major museum and gallery exhibitions around the world, and created numerous books by publishers such as Taschen and Nazraeli Press. Among his honors, Shulman is the only photographer to have been granted honorary lifetime membership in the American Institute of Architects. In 1998 he was given a lifetime achievement award by ICP. Julius passed away in 2009 in his home in Los Angeles.

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CASE STUDY HOUSE #22

Designed in 1959, the Stahl House is located in the hills around Los Angeles and is one of the most interesting masterpieces of contemporary architecture. Constructively, it is made through the use of a steel structure resting on a reinforced concrete base with some parts overhanging the valley below. The privileged position of the house is decisive for the L-shaped development of the system, which opens towards the landscape and the swimming pool, and closes towards the road behind it. The L not only allows you to look towards the city but also to divide the rooms into two areas, private and representative.

The house is simple, modern, with a structure almost entirely in iron and glass, light and transparent, just to look away, without barriers and without brakes.

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Case Study House #22

Janey got the weekend before my birthday off we decided to do something special just in case she had to work during my birthday. We decided to take a tour of the most famous of the Case Study houses, #22 the Stahl House. Unlike most of the other Case Study houses the Stahl House was made famous by this Julius Shulman photograph , which depicts two women sitting and talking while appearing to hang in midair over the LA skyline. Among the Case Study houses the Stahl House has by far the best story.

In 1954 “Buck” Stahl was driving through the hills above Hollywood when he saw the site which was being used as a dumping ground for dirt and concrete. He saw the developer who owned the plot and bought the land on the spot for $13,500, about the price of a small house at the time. Over the next two years Buck and his wife Carlotta hauled dirt and concrete to the spot and an idea for a house began to form. Buck made a small model and began to show it various architects who all told him it couldn’t be built.

Finally in 1957 Buck found Pierre Koenig, who was designing the glass and steel Case Study House #21 and took on the task of turning Buck’s dream into a reality. In early 1959 Koenig suggested the Stahls submit the house to the Case Study program. The story goes that they crumpled up the application and threw it away only to pull it out of the trash and smooth it back out again. Later in 1959 just before groundbreaking the house was accepted into the program, but not because it was affordable (it cost $37,500 to build) or easily reproducible (the house is incredibly specific to the site) but because it pushed Modernist architecture to its limits and showed what was truly possible with the best materials and design of the day.

The house is all glass on three sides and every room has a sweeping view of LA below, every architectural design decision has been made to increase the view as much as possible to the exclusion of everything else. Nothing is load bearing except for the posts between the enormous panes of glass which were the largest available at the time of building. Koenig was also extremely clever with the designs, maximizing morning sun to warm the house and providing long eves on specific sides to keep in cool through the afternoon.

In 1960 Julius Shulman’s photos of the house appeared in Arts & Architechure as a part of the Case Study House program and launched the house into the spotlight. In 1962 an article appeared in Life, “Way Up Way of Living on California Cliffs” that featured several photographs of the house including one of Buck Stahl dangling off the edge of the cliff with a rope around his waist planting ivy to reenforce the hillside. The house has been used in dozens of movies, tv shows, commercials, and photo shoots since then.

In some ways I think the Stahl house captures something uniquely American, that Buck Stahl, a sign painter and graphic artist could devote 6 years to an idea and create it from literally the ground up. His famous quote “Nobody famous ever lived here” really sums up something about the classic American dream.

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The Stahl House is open for tours on a regular basis and is one of only 2 that you can take a tour of. I really recommend the evening tour if you can make it, since you get to see the house in daylight, sunset and night. They let you take photographs only with cell phones and photos are for personal use only.

9 comments on “Case Study House #22”

It’s absolutely stunning, there’s such a beauty in the simplicity and cleanliness of the design.

This one is by far my favorite.<3 I'd love to live in a home like that!

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this place is so amazing … For sure we know it from several movies …

Growing up in the 60s, I was fascinated by the photos of houses like this one in Life magazine. All the modern “ranch” houses in my neighborhood looked quaint by comparison.

That house is just so amazing. Although I don’t see myself as an LA person, the thought of living in a house like this in a 60s, enjoying the California sunshine and that stunning view, could almost make me change my mind.

This is GORGEOUS! I’m not often a fan of 50s-60s houses with very modernist lines, but this one has given me a change of heart! It’s so open, I love the long, low silhouette. And I’d love so many windows… as long as neighbors are far away!

That is amazing!!!

That view, oh my word! It’s absolutely spellbinding. What a stunning abode, pool, and vista!

Mid-century architecture is not really my favorite, but this is pretty amazing. But as a Northern California girl, I can’t help but wonder about earthquakes, with so few load bearing walls, and being on a cliff!

Ten Things You Should Know About the Case Study House Program

1. what was the case study house program.

The Case Study House Program was an experimental program set up by John Entenza through Arts and Architecture Magazine. The program facilitated the design, construction, and publishing of modern single-family homes. The goal was to feature each home in the magazine with photographs and articles about the homes. Each of the houses was to be constructed with industrial materials and techniques that could help solve the housing needs after WWII and illustrate a new way of living.

2. Why is the case study house program important?

The program was important because it would be the platform that would produce numerous icons of modern residential architecture in Southern California. Without the Case Study House Program, many of these homes would not exist today. Some of the more well-known homes include Case Study House #22 (Stahl House) , Case Study House #21 (Bailey House), and the Eames House (Case Study House #8). These homes helped California develop an architectural identity and allowed Los Angeles to make a significant contribution to the history of modern architecture.

3. What were the goals of the case study house program?

Solve the housing shortage after wwii.

At the close of World War II, nearly 7.6 million soldiers were sent home from abroad. At the time, there was not enough housing to meet the need of the returning soldiers. This was both a challenge and an opportunity that the Case Study House program attempted to solve. Many other developers and home builders would recognize this opportunity and offer different housing solutions. However, the Case Study House Program was unique because it considered architectural aesthetics and new technologies.

Build homes quickly and economically using modern industrialized materials and techniques

The home-building industry had been moving at a snail’s pace during the war. Before the war, there was minimal traction due to the Great Depression, effectively putting the industry on hold for several decades. It was a challenging time to be an architect or home builder.

Victory in WWII catalyzed a shift in society. It generated a new level of optimism, opportunity, and vibrancy. During the war, many new technologies and materials were created to help aid in the war effort. After the war, manufacturers, builders, architects, and engineers were eager to implement these advances into the public markets.

Returning soldiers would gain employment as tradesmen, contractors, architects, and engineers to meet the massive demand for the production of single-family homes. Architecture in America would begin to flourish and enter a stage of unprecedented growth.

Utilize a philosophy and architectural aesthetic language of modernism.

Many of the young architects involved in the program believed that through their designs, they would catalyze a large-scale social change. They romanticized that their designs would bring good modern design to the masses. They could provide the working class with high-design architecture previously only available to the financially well-off.

Publicize the homes in Arts and Architecture Magazine to bring modern residential architecture to the masses and market the California post war lifestyle.

The publication and marketing of the homes should not be overlooked. This component of the Case Study House program was perhaps the most effective mechanism in disseminating and popularizing the image of a new Southern California way of living. Families all over the nation would see images of the post-war family living in their modern homes, sipping cocktails, and enjoying the sun. These simple images often resulted in the uprooting of their lives and resettling to Southern California. This magazine, among several others, would play a significant role in the population growth of Southern California during this time.

4. John Entenza - Orchestrator of the Case Study House Program

John Entenza was a young man, originally from Michigan, brought up in a well-off family. He was educated and seemed to have an affinity for art and architecture. His father-in-law’s partner commissioned a house by Harwell Hamilton Harris. Harris had worked in the offices of Richard Neutra. When the time came to build his own home, Entenza commissioned Harris, who opened his eyes further to the world of architecture.

Around the same time, in 1929, he started work at California Arts and Architecture Magazine. At the time, the magazine was small and unknown. Entenza would purchase the magazine in 1938 and take on the title as Editor in Chieoftwo years later. He would ween out the eclectic work in the magazine, focusing on modern design, and remove the word “California” from the title to eliminate regional bias. Entenza would remain editor of Arts and Architecture magazine for thirty-seven years.

His goal was to change the magazine’s direction and bring modern architecture to the masses. Entenza took it upon himself to help several young modern architects through his publication. For a young architect to be published in Arts and Architects was a huge professional accomplishment and a mark of credibility.

“ A magazine as flat as a tortilla and as sleek as a Bugatti with little advertising and no financial backing became the greatest force in the dissemination of information, architectural and cultural, about California. ”

5. The Architects who Participated

After the war, Entenza and many others feared that architecture would fall back into its “eclectic rut” of the past. Entenza wanted to provide a platform for young talented architects willing and interested in experimenting with innovative technologies. He would show their modern work in context with people, furniture, and all the accessories of a standard home, making the sleek lines of modern architecture more palatable for the public.

In total, there would be thirty-six residences designed. The architects who participated in the program were hand selected by John Entenza. Therefore, they represent his personal preferences rather than a comprehensive cross-section of architects practicing in California at the time. Among the thirty-six designs, only a handful were built. The most notable of the built structures were completed by Charles and Ray Eames, Craig Ellwood , Pierre Koenig , and Raphael Soriano.

Notable California Architects such as R.M. Schindler , John Lautner , Harwell Harris, Gregory Ain, Gordon Drake, and Carl Maston were not selected to participate in the program. Although undoubtedly worthy, these architects and their projects would not benefit from the widespread exposure of publication in the Arts and Architecture Magazine.

6. Why Los Angeles?

Many soldiers passed through southern California or were stationed here during the war years. They got a brief taste of the area’s weather and lifestyle, causing many to return after the war. Roughly one million soldiers would move to Los Angeles in the post-war years, followed by an additional two million in the 1950s. Los Angeles was the land of opportunity, new beginnings, and a leisure lifestyle fueled by the film, television, and marketing industry. Marketing in magazines was one of the significant attractors to the area. Spreads in magazines such as Sunset and Home & Garden portrayed healthy, wholesome young families enjoying the southern California lifestyle in their new modern homes.

“ Los Angeles was primed for postwar prosperity. ”

7. ECONOMICS OF THE CASE STUDY PROGRAM

When building product suppliers and manufacturers got wind that the Case Study Houses would be widely published and toured, they were eager to donate their products. These donations would help the patrons of the homes and reduce the construction cost significantly, often making the homes financially feasible for the owners. The articles in Arts and Architecture magazine would include photographs and a list of building products and materials used on the project.

Because the product manufacturers absorbed many construction costs, the homeowners were much more open to experimentation and an open-minded approach to their projects. This allowed more flexibility and freedom for the architects.

8. JULIUS SHULMAN AND THE CASE STUDY HOUSE PROGRAM

Before Entenza was hired at Arts and Architecture, a young photographer named Julius Schulman worked for the publication. When Entenza took over, Schulman would work closely with the advertising manager and team working on the Case Study House Program. He recalls the budget for the program being so low that there was no money to spend photographing the house. When a house was photographed, it was always run by Mr. Entenza, and he would make the ultimate decision if the home were to be published in the magazine.

Julius Schulman would go on to create some of the most iconic photographs that define modern architecture today. Photographs such as the evening shot of Koenig’s Case Study House 21 and Richard Neutra’s Kauffmann house are perhaps the most well-known architectural photographs in the history of modern architecture.

9. CASE STUDY HOUSE 22 - Icon of the Case Study House Program

Reference to the Case Study House Program will inevitably bring up Julius Shulman’s photograph of Case Study House 22 . designed by Pierre Koenig. Photographs of the home published in the magazine exemplified Southern California’s post-war modern living. The images showed two young women sitting in the living room, cantilevered out over the hill, with the city lights of Los Angeles in the background. This single photograph exemplifies so many societal aspirations of the time.

The image has become not only an icon of the Case Study House Program but also an icon of Los Angeles modern architecture. To learn more about the Stahl House Case Study House 21, check out our article: NINE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE STAHL HOUSE – CASE STUDY HOUSE 22 .

10. RESULT OF THE PROGRAM

The Case Study House Program was successful on many levels. However, the original goal of providing economical housing using industrialized materials to the masses fell short. The steel-framed single-family home became less ubiquitous than anticipated. Large developers and custom home builders would often revert to wood-framed structures. As inflation grew, prices for single-family homes soared, making the original vision to bring economically priced modern design to the masses only an idealized wish.

In the 1960’s nearly 30,000 people settled in Los Angeles each month. Costs for land and housing continued to increase, making lots for potential case study houses financially infeasible and challenging to acquire. Because of the ever-increasing demand for housing, the emphasis on superior design faded. Due to the large demand, developers with half-baked floorplans did not need exceptional design to sell their homes. Unfortunately, the interest in the program would dissipate. Interest in new housing types was developing, with interest in the typical two-bedroom single-family home seemingly becoming a fad of the past.

Today the Case Study Houses sell for millions of dollars, an ironic reality compared to the original intent. I have been fortunate to tour many of the houses and document their detailing, materials and plans. I am amazed at the precision, detailing, and quality of design in these homes. They are indeed pieces of art. The passion, optimism, and love injected into these structures become apparent as you tour the homes. If you are interested in learning more about a particular Case Study House, do not hesitate to reach us at [email protected].

Please let us know if you notice any errors or inconsistencies in this article. We attempt to provide the most historically accurate information possible.

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