Case Study House 22, also known as the Stahl House, designed by Pierre Koenig in Los Angeles, is one of the most iconic examples of mid century modern architecture. Overlooking the city and defined by steel, glass, and extreme exposure, the house became a powerful symbol of modern living in postwar California.

In this episode, we explore how Case Study House 22 transformed domestic architecture into an image. We look at its design, its unconventional relationship to everyday life, and the role photography and media played in shaping its legacy. More than a house, it became a photograph, a cultural reference, and a vision of modern life consumed at a distance.

This episode is part of a mini series on the Case Study House program, examining how modern architecture moved from living, to discipline, to image, and what that shift still means today.