Esoteric Survey

How House by R.M. Schindler (1925) This was part of a tour conducted by the MAK Center
The parallel horizontal path runs along just about every exterior and interior wall.

Concrete and redwood
That satellite dish above this back patio is a real bummer. That should be a violation of the Mills Act! Schindler would have figured out a clever way to hide that thing, besides in the obvious place- the trash.  Skylight for the lower level
Blenko
The house was meticulously restored, which included the recreation of the original furnishings(based on Schindler's plans). This happened in the late 1980's and/or early 2000's (conflicting sources). Anyway, by 2009 the rebuilt furnishings ended up for sale at LAMA. The fate of the original furniture is unknown. Source: Michael Lafetra
It definitely has a different feel without the Schindler furniture.
Nakashima in the house.  They also had some cool art.
Downstairs reading nook

Bubeshko Apartments by R.M. Schindler (1939) This was part of a tour conducted by the MAK Center

Photo: Julius Shulman, Getty Research Institute

1945 Photo: Julius Shulman, Getty Research Institute
I think that Ib Kofod-Larsen sofa back there is pretty desirable (If you're into that sort of thing).
1945 Photo: Julius Shulman, Getty Research Institute

Stairwell underneath the shelf above - so good
Classic Schindler drawers 
Toys
Big boy toys / Nice JBLs
OK, now I'm just getting nosy, but it looks like whoever lives in this unit knows where to shop: Book/Shop. It's a great little spot in Oakland.

Falk Apartments by R.M. Schindler (1939) This was part of a tour conducted by the MAK Center
Schindler's masterful skill of working with difficult sites is on full display with this hillside project. Each of the four units has a patio/garden, great views, all with retaining a high level of privacy.Photo: Julius Shulman, Getty Research Institute


1947 - VKG!  The penthouse was the only unit open on the tour. It's the one on the top in this photo. Photo: Julius Shulman, Getty Research Institute
No photos were allowed inside.  Good thing Shulman took some pics in 1947. Photo: Julius Shulman, USC
1947 - The plywood patchwork ceiling is incredible and still intact. Photo: Julius Shulman, Getty Research Institute
The patchwork continues outside.
The transom windows, along with the continued pattern, really do bring the outside in.  

Droste House by R.M. Schindler (1940) This was part of a tour conducted by the MAK Center
The Droste House has been slightly under the radar for some years. In this case, that turned out to be a good thing. Of all the houses on the MAK tour, it was in the most original condition. Eric Lamers, who specializes in Schindler restorations, was running around soaking up all the unmolested glory of the cabinetry, built-ins and finishes.  The Schindler nerds were in heaven. Julius Shulman went for a look in 1978. The photo was commissioned by realtor and architecture preservationist Bob Crane.  Photo: Julius Shulman, Getty Research Institute
Living room, 1978 Photo: Julius Shulman, Getty Research Institute
 It was looking a little shabby in 1995.   A little deferred maintenance beats a bad remodel any day. 
Source: Flickr

The nook upstairs is the kitchen and eating area. It's interesting to note that even though the ceilings are pitched gables, the roof line appears flat from the outside. 

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