Strathmore Apartments

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Strathmore Apartments
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Strathmore Apartments
Location11005-11013 1/2 Strathmore Dr. Westwood, Los Angeles, California
Coordinates 34°03′55″N118°27′03″W / 34.06528°N 118.45083°W / 34.06528; -118.45083
Built1937
Architect Richard Neutra
Governing bodyprivate
DesignatedApril 8, 1988
Reference no.351
DesignatedSeptember 25, 2013 [1]
Reference no.13000754
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Strathmore Apartments (California)
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Strathmore Apartments (the United States)

The Strathmore Apartments is a historic 8-unit multi-family complex located at 11005-11013 1/2 Strathmore Drive in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Notable past residents, amongst others, include John Entenza, Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Luise Rainer, Clifford Odets, and Orson Welles. [2] [3] [4]

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The building is a part of a collection of homes designed by Los Angeles based modernist architect, Richard Neutra, and built in North West Westwood Village, which includes the Landfair Apartments, Elkay Apartments, and Kelton Apartments. [3]

History

The Strathmore Apartments were designed in 1937 in the international style of architecture by Los Angeles architect Richard Neutra. He was commissioned by the landowner to design a 4-unit building and added another four units next to the building for himself when he realized the lot was available. [2] [3] The complex includes a modern bungalow court. [5] The early occupants, including Neutra's extended family members and actress Luise Rainer, has called the architectural style "cold" and "industrial." [4]

UCLA Oceanographic and Atmospheric scientists and a mathematician later converted four of the eight units into condos, believed to be the first and only condo conversions done unto a Neutra building. [6] [7] [2]

On April 8, 1988, the City of Los Angeles designated the complex a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. [3] [5] [8]

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