The Fitzpatrick-Leland House commands a strong presence along the slope of Laurel Canyon and Mulholland Drive, as the 3-story terraced scheme captures the eye with its interplay of protruding canopies beneath. Schindler’s subtle composition of interlocking volumes dominates the experience of interior spaces.
The dramatic L-shaped home was originally commissioned by developer Clifton Fitzpatrick as a spec-house, i.e. a real estate promotion to attract buyers to the area. Following numerous changes of proprietors and various modifications Schindler’s architecture would scarcely be recognizable today, had it not been acquired by Russ Leland in 1990 who—in 10 years—restored the building and recovered much of its original design. Through his efforts, Leland successfully recaptured the spirit of Schindler’s vision. In 2007, he donated the building and property to the MAK Center, insuring its legacy as a historically significant work of architecture.
The home’s light-filled spaces and expansive grounds provide an ideal setting for a residency program. The Fitzpatrick-Leland House first served as a base for the MAK Center’s Urban Future Initiative (UFI): In the fellowship program that was supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State with a grant of $410,000 for two years, cultural thinkers from diverse nations entered into a dialogue to cultivate visionary conceptions of urban space and created new networks. Since then, the MAK Center has dedicated the house to small-scale events and the lodging of international cultural researchers visiting Los Angeles for artistic and scholarly pursuits.
The dramatic L-shaped home was originally commissioned by developer Clifton Fitzpatrick as a spec-house, i.e. a real estate promotion to attract buyers to the area. Following numerous changes of proprietors and various modifications Schindler’s architecture would scarcely be recognizable today, had it not been acquired by Russ Leland in 1990 who—in 10 years—restored the building and recovered much of its original design. Through his efforts, Leland successfully recaptured the spirit of Schindler’s vision. In 2007, he donated the building and property to the MAK Center, insuring its legacy as a historically significant work of architecture.
The home’s light-filled spaces and expansive grounds provide an ideal setting for a residency program. The Fitzpatrick-Leland House first served as a base for the MAK Center’s Urban Future Initiative (UFI): In the fellowship program that was supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State with a grant of $410,000 for two years, cultural thinkers from diverse nations entered into a dialogue to cultivate visionary conceptions of urban space and created new networks. Since then, the MAK Center has dedicated the house to small-scale events and the lodging of international cultural researchers visiting Los Angeles for artistic and scholarly pursuits.
Fitzpatrick-Leland House
Laurel Canyon Boulevard/Mulholland DriveLos Angeles, CA 90046, USA
T +1 323 651 1510
www.MAKcenter.org
Viewing
every first Friday of the month, or by appointment, advance reservation required.Admission
incl. Schindler by MAK guide:Suggested donation $34 / $32 students and seniors / $20 for Friends of the Schindler House and Friends of the MAK Center
