1887 to 1953

R.M. Schindler

The Vienna-born modernist behind the Lovell Beach House in Newport Beach

Drawing of a home in the style of R.M. Schindler

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Homes by Schindler for Sale

Homes across Southern California whose listings credit R.M. Schindler, updated from CRMLS throughout the day.

Architect attribution comes from each listing’s description, written by the listing agent, and has not been independently verified. Listings provided by CRMLS. “Listed by” identifies the listing agent and brokerage; Kyle Shutts and Arbor Real Estate are the advertising broker unless otherwise noted. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Inquiries are answered by Kyle Shutts, Arbor Real Estate.

About R.M. Schindler

Rudolph M. Schindler was born in Vienna in 1887 and came to Los Angeles in 1920 to oversee Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House. He stayed, and his own Kings Road House of 1922 in West Hollywood became one of the first modern houses in the country.

Schindler thought of architecture as the shaping of space rather than the stacking of walls. His houses interlock rooms on several levels, mix concrete, plaster and wood, and let light in through clerestories and corner windows, often on tight hillside lots.

On This Coast

The Lovell Beach House of 1926, raised on concrete frames above the sand on the Balboa Peninsula, is one of the most important early modern houses in the world, and it stands in Newport Beach.

Signature Features

  • Interlocking spaces on split levels rather than rooms in a row
  • Clerestory windows and glass corners that bring in light from above
  • Concrete, plaster and wood combined in a single house
  • Built-in furniture and storage designed with the rooms
  • Houses fitted carefully to steep or narrow sites

Landmark Work

  • Kings Road House (Schindler House)1922 · West Hollywood
  • How House1925 · Silver Lake, Los Angeles
  • Lovell Beach House1926 · Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach

Buying a Schindler Home

  • Ask for the permit history and any original drawings. Schindler homes were often altered over the decades.
  • Have the structure and waterproofing reviewed by someone who knows early modern construction.
  • Ask whether the home is a designated landmark or eligible for the Mills Act.

Questions

R.M. Schindler FAQ

Are there homes by R.M. Schindler for sale right now?

Yes. 5 homes for sale in Southern California credit R.M. Schindler in the listing description, shown on this page and updated from CRMLS throughout the day.

Where is the Lovell Beach House?

The Lovell Beach House stands on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach. Completed in 1926 and raised on concrete frames above the sand, it is one of the most important early modern houses in the world. It is a private home.

What is the Schindler House?

The Kings Road House in West Hollywood, completed in 1922, was Schindler’s own home and studio and one of the first modern houses in the country.

What makes a Schindler house distinctive?

Schindler shaped space rather than stacking rooms: interlocking spaces on split levels, clerestory windows and glass corners, concrete, plaster and wood combined in one house, and built-in furniture, often fitted to steep or narrow lots.

How can I confirm a home was designed by R.M. Schindler?

Listing descriptions are written by the listing agent, so treat an attribution as a starting point. Ask for the original building permit and drawings, check the records held in university and museum architecture archives, and look for published histories of the house. Kyle Shutts can help you confirm a home’s history before you write an offer.

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