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What’s a Case Study House?
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This remarkable property is Case Study House No. 18, also known as the West House, one of the most architecturally significant mid-century homes in Los Angeles.
Designed by architect Rodney Walker in 1948, the home sits on more than half an acre in the Pacific Palisades with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean.
The single-story mid-century residence offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 1,700 square feet of living space.
Inside, the home showcases many classic mid-century architectural details including:
• soaring 11-foot white beamed ceilings
• floor-to-ceiling windows
• warm wood paneling
• exposed brick fireplaces
One of the most striking features of the home is the dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace in the living room, accented with copper.
But what exactly is a Case Study House?
The Case Study House Program was a groundbreaking residential architecture experiment launched by Arts & Architecture magazine between the 1940s and 1960s.
Architects were challenged to design efficient, affordable, and reproducible homes to help address the housing boom following World War II, when millions of soldiers returned home.
The program commissioned 36 houses and apartment buildings, though only a few dozen were actually built.
Today, around 20 of these homes still stand in the greater Los Angeles area, making them some of the most important examples of mid-century architecture in the world.
While the original goal of mass-produced housing was never fully realized, the Case Study program produced some of the most iconic and internationally recognized modern homes ever built in Los Angeles.
With only a limited number of Case Study homes remaining, this property represents a rare opportunity to own a true piece of architectural history.
This Pacific Palisades Case Study home is offered for $7,950,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Case Study Houses
What are Case Study Houses?
Case Study Houses were part of a residential architecture program launched by Arts & Architecture magazine between the 1940s and 1960s to design modern, efficient homes for post-war America.
How many Case Study Houses were built?
Thirty-six homes and apartment buildings were commissioned, though only a few dozen were actually constructed.
Why are Case Study Houses important?
The program produced some of the most influential examples of mid-century modern architecture and helped shape the modern architectural identity of Los Angeles.
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,700 Sq Ft | ½ Acre Lot | Pacific Palisades | $7,950,000
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