Richard Neutra's VDL II Residence and Studio
A Modernist Phoenix
During a visit to Los Angeles last year, I had the pleasure of touring one of Richard Neutra’s most iconic modernist homes - The Van der Leeuw (VDL) Residence and Studio II - courtesy the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences, led by Resident Director Noam Saragosti.
The Neutra VDL Studio and Residences in LA's Silver Lake neighborhood is a great example of how adaptable modernist architecture can be. Richard Neutra first built it in 1932 as a live-work space, and after a fire in 1963, it was rebuilt as VDL II, a collaborative effort between Richard and his son, Dion Neutra, reflecting both a response to personal tragedy and the evolving urban landscape of Los Angeles.
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(Marco Guagliardo - Mid-Century Home’s Editor in Chief)
The initial VDL Research House was a pioneering example of International Style architecture, emphasizing simplicity, functionality, and a harmonious relationship with nature.
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