House Proud: Sylvain Duquette in front of his award-winning home.
This Beverly Hills kitHAUS is comprised of modernist prefab modules that can accommodate a variety of uses: from yoga studios to home offices, and from weekend retreats to pop-up kiosks and guest rooms.
Although it’s “veiled” from the street, the light-filled hideaway amplifies its connection to the outdoors.
The bedroom furniture is from West Elm and the duvet is from Virgil Abloh’s Markerad collection for IKEA.
Los Angeles–based architecture firm Marmol Radziner added an entire third floor to the home during a renovation.
Richard Neutra was a pioneer in opening up living spaces so that they could serve as communal gathering spots.
The sheets of glass along the back of the house mirror the carport glass, creating a sense of transparency in the home.
Although the Lew House is over 60 years old, it’s been remarkably well preserved. Midcentury modern details like warm colors and platform beds can be found throughout the home.
Neutra was a trailblazer in reorganizing the traditional home layout to include open-plan living areas.
Richard Neutra drew upon psychotherapy, a new science in his time, to design homes that would contribute to his clients’ overall well-being.
The Lew House offers a wealth of outdoor spaces to enjoy, including a patio with a pool.
The Genesis GV80 sits in the glass-encased carport, which speaks to the importance of automobile culture in Neutra’s time.
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Dwell’s executive editor, Jenny Xie, steps out of the Genesis GV80 into Richard Neutra’s Lew House.
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