A Vibrant Midcentury-Modern Prefab by Raphael Soriano Seeks $3.3M in L.A.
With floor-to-ceiling windows, colorful interiors, and a sunny backyard pool area, the 1964 Grossman House is the late architect’s first and only remaining all-aluminum home.
With floor-to-ceiling windows, colorful interiors, and a sunny backyard pool area, the 1964 Grossman House is the late architect’s first and only remaining all-aluminum home.
If you’re seeking to own a slice of architectural history in Los Angeles, the recently listed Grossman House may be of interest. Located in the popular Studio City neighborhood, the prefab residence was built in 1964 by the renowned midcentury-modern architect Raphael Soriano, and has been celebrated for its brilliant construction ever since.
Dating back to 1964, the aluminum-frame Grossman House features anodized exterior components that don’t need to be painted.
Photo by Cameron Carothers
Soriano—who served as an intern for prominent modernist architects Richard Neutra (in 1931) and Rudolph Schindler (in 1934)—designed the dwelling for Albert Grossman, an aluminum contractor. The influential 20th-century architect blended corrugated metal with glass walls to create the low-maintenance property. According to the listing, Grossman adored the finished result so much that he named the house El Paradiso.
Much of the interior is dressed with an easy-to-maintain laminate known as Formica.
Photo by Cameron Carothers
Though the home has changed ownership several times since it was built, the structure maintains many of the original details that showcase its midcentury charm. In addition to boasting exposed beams and built-ins, the Los Angeles residence also features cork paneling, black terrazzo floors, and a bright-yellow kitchen. Easy-to-maintain Formica wraps the interior surfaces.
The Los Angeles home offers nearly 4,000 square feet of interior space.
Photo by Cameron Carothers
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