Rudolf Schindler

Tischler House

1950Westwood, CAOff-MarketHistoric-Cultural Monument
Tischler House

One of Schindler's most beloved late works, built on steep hillside with street facade reminiscent of ship's prow. Unpredictable angles and vertical emphasis distinguish it.

SIGNIFICANCE: LA Historic-Cultural Monument #506 (declared October 9, 1990)

NOTE: Original owner Adolph Tischler wrote a love letter about the house for the LA Times.

DETAILS

Year Built
1950
Location
Westwood, CA
Original Owner
Adolph Tischler
Size
1,740 sq ft

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Architect

Rudolf Schindler

Rudolf Schindler was an Austrian-American architect and a pioneer of California Modernism. He studied under Otto Wagner in Vienna, then worked for Fra...