In Los Angeles, this Rudolph Schindler home has come to market, giving dreamers a chance to rent a Californian Modernist icon. Designed by Rudolph Schindler for a friend in 1926 (and completed in 1939 after various additions) the home is a one-bedroom apartment that makes up part of a complex on a hillside in Silverlake. For those unfamiliar with the work of Schindler, the Austrian-born American architect was a major figure who shaped the early California modernism movement – a former Frank Lloyd Wright associate known for his use of concrete, open floorplans, and indoor/outdoor living. 

Located in the Manola Court complex, the apartment balances preservation and restoration, with updates having been carried out to the space that kept the mid-century character firmly intact while introducing a layer of modern comfort. Original parquet flooring, timber panelling and built-in storage have been carefully retained, giving the interiors a warmth and sense of aging that reflects the building’s history. From the main living space, a private balcony adds a small extension to the apartment, a quiet perch above the neighbourhood. A refreshed galley kitchen brings contemporary convenience without overpowering the original details, while the bathroom has been upgraded with clean-lined fixtures and modern finishes that sit comfortably alongside the older fabric of the home. 

Outside, landscaped gardens provide lush communal spaces that soften the rigid concrete of the complex to create a sense of retreat from the neighborhood beyond. Visit realtor Tracy Do Real Estate to learn more about the listing.

Photography © Jilbert Daniel