Listed for the first time in 30 years, John Lautner’s Tyler House is a timeless dwelling set on a secluded lot just minutes from Ventura Boulevard.
Available for the first time in decades, the 1950 John O. Carr house by Frank Lloyd Wright sits on an idyllic three-acre lot about 25 miles northwest of Chicago. Wright's original design details heavily informed expansions to the home completed in the 1980s.
From the impressive detailing in the custom millwork and stonework to the stellar views, the home is a sight to behold.
The two monolithic walls on the north and south sides are integrally colored, steel-troweled plaster. They anchor the home in its site as well as provide privacy from neighboring homes.
The stair features a steel balustrade and floating timber treads.
All three floors are connected by a singular sculptural stair that unifies the experiences within the home.
The top floor, where the master bedroom is located, incorporates south- and north-facing clerestory windows to bring additional natural light to the interior.
The deep brise soleil shades the interior as well and offers privacy from neighboring buildings without compromising the views.
The steel bridge—which echoes the design language of the steel brise soleil—extends from the second-floor study into the rear garden.