Inside LA's Most Famous House Built on the Edge of a Cliff | Inside History | Architectural Digest

Architectural Digest visits the legendary Stahl House (Case Study House No. 22), one of the most famous houses in Los Angeles and an influential piece of modern architecture. Bruce Stahl and Shari Gronwald share the remarkable story of growing up inside Pierre Koenig's iconic mid-century modern masterpiece, from its ambitious construction and groundbreaking steel design to Julius Shulman's world-famous photograph that helped define California modernism. Discover how an ordinary family built an extraordinary dream home that became one of the most recognizable houses in the world. Imagery credits: © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2004.R.10), Julius Shulman Photographs © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2006.m.30), Pierre Koenig Papers and Drawings, Stahl House, Case Study House #22, Stahl Residence © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2006.m.30), Pierre Koenig Papers and Drawings, Bethlehem Steel Stahl House Archives Cameron Carothers/Carothers Photo Jilbert Daniel VisualMediaLA.com Feeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote with your subscription! → https://bit.ly/4jBCUMl Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34 ABOUT ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST The leading international design authority, Architectural Digest features articles and videos of the best in architecture, style, culture, travel, and shopping.