The Lovell House or Lovell Health House is an International stylemodernist residence designed and built by Richard Neutra between 1927 and 1929. The home, located at 4616 Dundee Drive in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, was built for the physician and naturopath Philip Lovell. It is considered a major monument in architectural history, and was a turning point in Neutra's career.[2]
It is often described as the first steel frame house in the United States, and also an early example of the use of gunite (sprayed-on concrete). Neutra was familiar with steel construction due to his earlier work with the Chicago firm Holabird & Roche. Neutra served as the contractor for the project in order to manage the cost and quality.
Philip Lovell was enchanted with the house and praised his architect publicly. Lovell had previously commissioned architect Rudolf Schindler to build the landmark Lovell Beach House in 1926. Neutra and Schindler were contemporaries in Europe and the Neutras lived with the Schindlers (Schindler House) when they first settled in Los Angeles in 1925. Lovell chose Neutra instead of Schindler to build his Los Angeles home while they were living under the same roof. Neutra was known for his relationships with his clients—he thought of himself as a therapist and the client his patient. He spent time getting to know his clients and analyzed their needs.[3]
In 2021, art dealers Iwan and Manuela Wirth purchased the property for $8.75 million,[6] "with plans to bring back its original lustre."[7]
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The 4,800 sq ft (450 m2), three-story house[8] aesthetically follows many of the principles of the International Style. It was included in the 1932 exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York that retrospectively defined the style. In essence it reflects Neutra's interest in industrial production, and this is most evident in the repetitive use of factory-made window assemblies. In fact, Neutra's apprentice Harwell Hamilton Harris suggested that Neutra was drawn to America because of Henry Ford.[9]
The interior reflects Neutra's interest in Cubism, transparency, and hygiene. The "minimal" detailing shows the influence of Irving Gill. In another nod to industrial production, Neutra installed two Ford Model-A headlights in the main stairwell. (The headlights were provided by Neutra apprentice Gregory Ain.)[10] The Historic American Buildings Survey described the Lovell House as "a prime example of residential architecture where technology creates the environment."[11]
^Hines, Thomas (1982). Richard Neutra and the Search for Modern Architecture. Oxford University Press. ISBN0-19-503028-1.
^Lavin, Sylvia (2004). Form Follows Libido: Architecture and Richard Neutra in a Psychoanalytic Culture. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press. ISBN978-0-262-62213-4.
^Mark David (September 23, 2021), Iwan and Manuela Wirth Drop $8.75 Million on Richard Neutra’s Iconic Lovell Health House ARTnews.
^Mark David (September 23, 2021), Iwan and Manuela Wirth Drop $8.75 Million on Richard Neutra’s Iconic Lovell Health House ARTnews.
^"Richard Neutra's Architectural Vanishing Act | The New Yorker".
^Mark David (September 23, 2021), Iwan and Manuela Wirth Drop $8.75 Million on Richard Neutra’s Iconic Lovell Health House ARTnews.
^Jackson, Neil (1996). The Modern Steel House. Taylor & Francis. p. 7. ISBN0-419-21720-7.
^Denzer, Anthony (2008). Gregory Ain: The Modern Home as Social Commentary. Rizzoli Publications. ISBN978-0-8478-3062-6.
^Giebner, Robert C. (July 24, 1969). "Lovell (Health) House" (PDF). Historic American Buildings Survey. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress. p. 1. Retrieved March 10, 2014.[permanent dead link]
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Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. CA-1936, "Lovell (Health) House, 4616 Dundee Drive, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA", 9 measured drawings, 10 data pages
April 12, 2024
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The Lovell House or Lovell Health House is an International style modernist residence designed and built by Richard Neutra between 1927 and 1929 The home located at 4616 Dundee Drive in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles California was built for the physician and naturopath Philip Lovell It is considered a major monument in architectural history and was a turning point in Neutra s career 2 Lovell HouseU S National Register of Historic PlacesLos Angeles Historic Cultural Monument No 123Show map of the Los Angeles metropolitan areaShow map of CaliforniaShow map of the United StatesLocation4616 Dundee Dr Los Angeles CA 90027Coordinates34 7 5 4 N 118 17 16 W 34 118167 N 118 28778 W 34 118167 118 28778Area2 5 acres 1 0 ha Built1928ArchitectRichard NeutraArchitectural styleInternational styleNRHP reference No 71000147 1 LAHCM No 123Significant datesAdded to NRHPOctober 14 1971Designated LAHCMMarch 20 1974Lovell House Isometric view HABS drawing It is often described as the first steel frame house in the United States and also an early example of the use of gunite sprayed on concrete Neutra was familiar with steel construction due to his earlier work with the Chicago firm Holabird amp Roche Neutra served as the contractor for the project in order to manage the cost and quality Contents 1 History 2 Design 3 In film productions 4 See also 5 Notes 6 External linksHistory editPhilip Lovell was enchanted with the house and praised his architect publicly Lovell had previously commissioned architect Rudolf Schindler to build the landmark Lovell Beach House in 1926 Neutra and Schindler were contemporaries in Europe and the Neutras lived with the Schindlers Schindler House when they first settled in Los Angeles in 1925 Lovell chose Neutra instead of Schindler to build his Los Angeles home while they were living under the same roof Neutra was known for his relationships with his clients he thought of himself as a therapist and the client his patient He spent time getting to know his clients and analyzed their needs 3 The Lovell House was purchased in 1961 by Morton and Betty Topper 4 5 It was added to the list of Registered Historic Places in Los Angeles in 1971 In 2021 art dealers Iwan and Manuela Wirth purchased the property for 8 75 million 6 with plans to bring back its original lustre 7 Design editThe 4 800 sq ft 450 m2 three story house 8 aesthetically follows many of the principles of the International Style It was included in the 1932 exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York that retrospectively defined the style In essence it reflects Neutra s interest in industrial production and this is most evident in the repetitive use of factory made window assemblies In fact Neutra s apprentice Harwell Hamilton Harris suggested that Neutra was drawn to America because of Henry Ford 9 The interior reflects Neutra s interest in Cubism transparency and hygiene The minimal detailing shows the influence of Irving Gill In another nod to industrial production Neutra installed two Ford Model A headlights in the main stairwell The headlights were provided by Neutra apprentice Gregory Ain 10 The Historic American Buildings Survey described the Lovell House as a prime example of residential architecture where technology creates the environment 11 In film productions editThe house was used in the 1997 film L A Confidential as the home of Pierce Morehouse Patchett played by David Strathairn It was also depicted in the film Beginners Mike Mills 2010 as the home of Oliver Ewan McGregor and his father Hal Christopher Plummer See also editLovell Beach House Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monuments in Hollywood and Los FelizNotes edit National Register Information System National Register of Historic Places National Park Service July 9 2010 Hines Thomas 1982 Richard Neutra and the Search for Modern Architecture Oxford University Press ISBN 0 19 503028 1 Lavin Sylvia 2004 Form Follows Libido Architecture and Richard Neutra in a Psychoanalytic Culture Cambridge Mass MIT Press ISBN 978 0 262 62213 4 Tina Daunt October 6 2004 Owning an icon Los Angeles Times Mark David September 23 2021 Iwan and Manuela Wirth Drop 8 75 Million on Richard Neutra s Iconic Lovell Health House ARTnews Mark David September 23 2021 Iwan and Manuela Wirth Drop 8 75 Million on Richard Neutra s Iconic Lovell Health House ARTnews Richard Neutra s Architectural Vanishing Act The New Yorker Mark David September 23 2021 Iwan and Manuela Wirth Drop 8 75 Million on Richard Neutra s Iconic Lovell Health House ARTnews Jackson Neil 1996 The Modern Steel House Taylor amp Francis p 7 ISBN 0 419 21720 7 Denzer Anthony 2008 Gregory Ain The Modern Home as Social Commentary Rizzoli Publications ISBN 978 0 8478 3062 6 Giebner Robert C July 24 1969 Lovell Health House PDF Historic American Buildings Survey Washington D C Library of Congress p 1 Retrieved March 10 2014 permanent dead link External links editGreat buildings online Historic American Buildings Survey HABS 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