Strathmore Apartments
Historic building in Los Angeles, California, United States
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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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| Strathmore Apartments | |
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Strathmore Apartments | |
| Location | 11005-11013 1/2 Strathmore Dr. Westwood, Los Angeles, California |
| Coordinates | 34°03′55″N 118°27′03″W |
| Built | 1937 |
| Architect | Richard Neutra |
| Governing body | private |
| Designated | April 8, 1988 |
| Reference no. | 351 |
| Designated | September 25, 2013[1] |
| Reference no. | 13000754 |
  Location within Los Angeles  Strathmore Apartments (California)  Strathmore Apartments (the United States) | |
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]