Mitchell Rocheleau of ROST Architects explores the History behind The Stahl House: A Mid-Century Modern Icon of Los Angeles, also known as Case Study House #22.

Intended to be a home for the Stahl Family, Architect Pierre Koenig was tasked with designing a house that could capture the views of the city and was a vision for what a post-war modern home could look like through the Case Study House Program. It is important to know that the Case Study House program was not the beginning of the mid century modern movement in Los Angeles nor did the program represent all of the key players in the architecture scene.  

The Stahl House was built during a period of promise, hope, and innovation. It was the perfect representation of the zeitgeist and energy in Los Angeles at the time and continues to be a testament to the lasting allure of Mid-Century Modern Architecture.

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About ROST Architects: 

In addition to practicing architecture, principal and founder of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau AIA, searches the world to learn more about the buildings and cities humans have created, from the modern era to prehistory. 

Through writing, expert interviews, and video documentation, we hope to make our journey available and accessible. Our mission is to understand the environments humans have created throughout history, learn from the successes and failures, and contribute to designing a better future