Presenting Historic Cultural Monument 868 - The O'Neill Duplex No. 1 by Rodney Walker in Silver Lake. Rodney Walker contributed Residences #16-18 in the Case Study House Program after studying under RM Schindler. Having shunned formal AIA licensing throughout his career, he considering himself a builder and craftsperson, taking an active, physical role in the building and construction of his homes. This single level, side-by-side duplex originally built for Virginia O'Neill in 1953 is enveloped in a serene natural setting, oriented with views from every room toward the sparkling Silver Lake Reservoir, Hollywood sign, and the Griffith Observatory. Each unit offers a flexible floorplan of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with expansive floor-to-ceiling walls of glass opening to private yard spaces that seamlessly blends indoor/outdoor living. The property is uniquely intact with low pitched gabled rooflines and exposed beams, wood paneling, louvered windows, built-in cabinetry and combed plywood exterior siding. Both units have undergone sensitive restoration work to retain its original integrity in design and materials. Sited up a private driveway, with 4 parking spaces, EV charging station and fully gated, secure entry for residents. Photographed by Julius Shulman in 1954, Duplex No.
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