Constance Perkins House

The Constance Perkins House is a modern single-family home in Pasadena designed by architect Richard Neutra and completed in 1955, sitting on a hillside location. Its design features horizontal lines, wood construction, plaster finishes, and extensive glass walls that open the interior to the surrounding landscape.

An art history professor commissioned architect Richard Neutra in 1947 to design this residence, which was completed in 1955. The project emerged during a period when Neutra was refining his approach to modern living in Southern California.

Located in the Poppy Peak National Register Historic District, this residence reflects how an independent woman lived in the 1950s with modern design. The open spaces and large windows show the era's belief in connecting daily life with the natural surroundings.

The residence features an open floor plan with a living-dining area connected to the kitchen and a bedroom-den separated by movable curtains. The hillside location and extensive glass surfaces create changing natural light throughout the day, best experienced during daylight hours.

A glass wall extends over an indoor curved reflecting pool, merging interior and exterior spaces in an unexpected way. This feature reveals Neutra's experimental approach to designing transitions between different areas of the home.

Location: Pasadena

Inception: 1955

Architects: Richard Neutra

Architectural style: modern architecture

GPS coordinates: 34.13080,-118.17900

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03