Case Study: Precedent AnalysisSingleton House | Holly Chan

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SpatialQualitiesInteriorQualities

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und Richard Neutra, Architect

(1892-1970)-Mid-century modern-Lived and built

Project: Private residenceLocation: 15000 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CaliforniaCompletion: 1959Area: 6,400 square feet

Architectural model of the Singleton House

majority of career in Southern California.

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Formal Description A zen-like quality between the structure and nature itself.

Formal DescriptionBlurs the boundaries between interior and exterior.

Formal Description

organized on datum

similar proportionsacross

Spatial Qualities

-Entrance is accented by the beams. -One of Neutra's signatures.-Allows one to experience feel of the home before entrance.

Spatial Qualities

-Clean lines to blur indoor and outdoor spaces.-Views are framed.

Spatial Qualities-Situated 5+ acres atop Mulholland Drive-More than enough room for two pools (reflecting and swimming).

Interior Qualities-Offers unobstructed 360-degree views from the ocean to downtown, and to the desert and the San Gabriel Mountains.

Interior QualitiesThe mid-century modern Loop Chairs.

Conclusion-Mid-century modern-Zen feeling-Proportions organized on a datum-Views accessible all around-Blurring of interior and exterior

Referenceshttp://www.angelenoliving.com/blog/singleton-house-by-richard-neu-tra-in-bel-air

https://www.mcmdaily.com/the-singleton-house/

http://www.midcenturyhome.com/richard-neutra-singleton-residence/

http://www.moderndesigninterior.com/2014/09/richard-neutras-single-ton-house-richard.html