Case Study House No. 16
historic place
Case Study House Number 16 is a historic place in Los Angeles, California. This residence, completed in 1952, was a part of Arts & Architecture magazine's influential Case Study House program. The program aimed to explore new concepts for modern living and efficient housing after World War II. Craig Ellwood designed Case Study House Number 16, his first contribution to the series. Ellwood, an engineer by training, emphasized a rational design. He used industrial materials such as steel, glass, and concrete in its construction. The house features exposed steel structural framing and expansive floor-to-ceiling glass walls. These elements were designed to take advantage of the views from its Bel Air location. Case Study House Number 16 holds particular significance as the only one of Ellwood's three Case Study designs that remains intact today. The property was recognized as a historic place around 2017. It stands as a notable example of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture and the lasting impact of the Case Study House program.