Julius Shulman – “Malin Chemosphere House.” Hollywood Hills (Los Angeles) Ca. John Lautner. 1961

Photographer: Julius Shulman

Subject: Chemosphere House

Location: Hollywood Hills, California

Architect: John Lautner

Job: 3152 – I

Date: March 6, 1961

Assignment: Los Angeles Times

*This print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity authorized by the Julius Shulman Trust and Photographic Archives.

The Chemosphere House, located in the Hollywood Hills is an eight sided (octagon) house built in 1960 and designed by architect John Lautner. The house was named “The most modern home built in the World” by the Encyclopedia Britannica. Originally built for Leonard Malin and later owned by Dr. Richard Kuhn, the home today is owned by Benedikt Taschen who is credited with restoring and preserving the home.

Chromogenic print: Paper size 11″ x 14″ (27.94 cm. x 35.56 cm.) Print size: 8″ x 10″ (20.32 cm. x 25.56 cm.)

Shulman’s studio stamp and signature on verso.

Signed by Julius Shulman in his Hollywood Hills studio.

Image is in Excellent Condition. Condition Report: Any condition statement is given as an opinion and the condition statement does not imply that this photograph is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfection or the effects of aging.

This Julius Shulman image came from Shulman’s Hollywood Hills studio.