Neutra/Maxwell House, Mid-century modern residence in Angelino Heights, Los Angeles, US.
The Neutra/Maxwell House is a mid-century modern residence built with wood framing, featuring a separate entrance for music students and a combination of sloped and flat roofs punctuated by glass triangles. The interior layout strategically separates living and working spaces while maintaining visual coherence throughout the design.
Richard Neutra designed this residence in 1941 for musicians Charles and Sybil Maxwell, responding to their need for acoustic considerations within a limited construction budget. The building was originally built in Brentwood and later relocated to Angelino Heights in 2008.
The house reflects how modernist design principles were applied to meet the specific lifestyle needs of its residents. The spatial separation of living and music practice areas shows how architecture can support different daily activities within a single home.
The residence is situated in Angelino Heights and holds the designation of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, reflecting its architectural importance. Visitors should expect limited access to the interior, making exterior viewing the best way to appreciate the distinctive roofline and glass details.
The residence stands out as one of Neutra's uncommon all-wood designs and was his first to employ sloped roofs and triangular glazed gable openings. These design innovations became defining features in his later architectural work.
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