Kings Road House- blueprint
subject: Southern California Architecture; California Modern Architecture
description: Blueprint showing floor plan and plot plan. This image outlines all of the rooms of the house, the sunken gardens, patios, flower beds, and tree placement in the garden.
creator: Schindler, R. M., (Rudolph M. ), 1887-1953, architect.
source: R. M. Schindler papers, Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1922
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: Drawer 16 / Flatfile 260
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Los Angeles, Calif.

Kings Road House- details
subject: Southern California Architecture; California Modern Architecture
description: Full size detail construction plan showing typical joints for constructing walls. This drawing shows the exact dimensions of how each piece of wood or other material is connected to form the walls, windows, doors, and frames of the house.
creator: Schindler, R. M., (Rudolph M. ), 1887-1953, architect.
source: R. M. Schindler papers, Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1922
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: Drawer 16 / Flatfile 260
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Los Angeles, Calif.

Kings Road House- elevations
subject: Southern California Architecture; California Modern Architecture
description: Graphite and colored pencil drawings of exterior elevations and sections. This drawing shows the front, rear, and side elevations, as well as the section views. It also has an exterior rendering of the house in the lower right-hand corner of the drawing. One rooftop 'sleeping basket' is also shown on the elevation drawings.
creator: Schindler, R. M., (Rudolph M. ), 1887-1953, architect.
source: R. M. Schindler papers, Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1922
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: Drawer 16 / Flatfile 260
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Los Angeles, Calif.

Kings Road House- exterior elevation
subject: Southern California Architecture; California Modern Architecture
description: Working drawing of exterior of house, showing the slab walls, garden, horizontal window areas, and 'sleeping basket' on the roof. Drawing also contains original sketching and notes.
creator: Schindler, R. M., (Rudolph M. ), 1887-1953, architect.
source: R. M. Schindler papers, Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1922
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: Drawer 16 / Flatfile260
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Los Angeles, Calif.

Kings Road House- exterior view
subject: Southern California Architecture; California Modern Architecture
description: Exterior photograph of house at 835 Kings Road, Los Angeles, Calif. taken shortly after construction. At the time it was built, the area was unincorporated, now it is in the heart of West Hollywood, surrounded by large apartment buildings. The concrete slab-wall construction with glass in-between the slabs is shown at the front.
creator: Schindler, R. M., (Rudolph M. ), 1887-1953, architect. No photographer listed.
source: R. M. Schindler papers, Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1921-1922
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: Box 32c/ Folder 6
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Los Angeles, Calif.

Kings Road House- floor plan
subject: Southern California Architecture; California Modern Architecture
description: Floor plan of the house showing the unusual arrangement of rooms. Instead of the usual living room, dining room, and bedrooms, this plan shows the four live/work spaces for Schindler, his wife Pauline, Clyde Chace, and his wife Marian Chace. Each couple had a wing of the house, with a hallway and bathroom connecting the work spaces. A communal kitchen, guest room (with attached bath and kitchen), garage, and car port make up another wing of the house.
creator: Schindler, R. M., (Rudolph M. ), 1887-1953, architect.
source: R. M. Schindler papers, Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1922
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: Drawer 16 / Flatfile 260
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Los Angeles, California

Kings Road House- interior view towards garden
subject: Southern California Architecture; California Modern Architecture
description: Photograph of the sliding door leading out into the patio garden. It highlights the soffit and exposed beams of the roof, and the wide opening created by the sliding glass and wood door. The concept of indoor/outdoor living is showcased with chairs and plants.
creator: Schindler, R. M., (Rudolph M. ), 1887-1953, architect; Shulman, Julius, 1910-2009, photographer
source: R. M. Schindler papers, Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: undated
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: Box 32c / Folder 6
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Los Angeles, Calif.

Kings Road House- interior with fireplace
subject: Southern California Architecture; California Modern Architecture
description: Interior view of one of the live/work spaces. The fireplaces were the only heat source in the house. All of the furniture was designed by Schinder specifically for this house.
creator: Schindler, R. M., (Rudolph M. ), 1887-1953, architect.
source: R. M. Schindler papers, Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: circa 1922
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: Box 32c/ Folder 6
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Los Angeles, Calif.

Kings Road House- Schindler and Neutra
subject: Southern California Architecture; California Modern Architecture
description: A photograph of Rudolph Schindler (right), with Richard Neutra (left), and Dionne Neutra with child (seated), in front of the Kings Road house. The Neutra's lived in the house from 1925 until 1930.
creator: Schindler, R. M., (Rudolph M. ), 1887-1953, architect. Neutra, Richard Joseph, 1892-1970, architect. No photographer listed.
source: R. M. Schindler papers, Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: undated
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: Box 32c/ Folder 6
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Los Angeles, Calif.

Kings Road House- under construction
subject: Southern California Architecture; California Modern Architecture
description: Two men are shown hoisting a poured concrete slab into place using a pulley system on the partially completed house. The tilt-slab construction system was invented by architect Irving Gill, and modified by Schindler so that only two people are needed to hoist the slabs into place. Each slab is separated by 3 inches of glass or wood.
creator: Schindler, R. M., (Rudolph M. ), 1887-1953, architect. No photographer listed.
source: R. M. Schindler papers, Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture & Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1921-1922
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: Box 32c / Folder 6
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Los Angeles, Calif.