Exploring a Mid-Century Modern House Built on a Hillside in Los Angeles | House Tour

The home was out of her budget, and the stairs seemed unsuitable for her, but Piper visited during an open house and was instantly captivated by the views. The home was designed by Raúl Garduño, a prominent Mexican Architect who grew up in Los Angeles and studied architecture at USC in the late 1950s. Known as the Garduño-Heiser Home, it was designed by Raúl Garduño and his friend Peter Heiser while they were still students at USC.
Garduño and Heiser discovered the empty lots in Silver Lake for a few hundred dollars, as the previous homes had slid down the hill and the lots were deemed unbuildable. Garduño and Heiser built the home as a spec project to demonstrate their ability to construct on problematic sites, and their effort paid off as they were commissioned to build on the adjacent lot for a client. Garduño has a portfolio of a couple dozen residential projects spanning from LA to OC, showcasing his remarkable design for the period, though information about the architect is relatively scarce. Despite the limited information available, his work remains influential, reflecting a unique blend of modernist principles and regional sensitivity. The Garduño-Heiser Home, in particular, stands as a testament to their innovative spirit and architectural vision.
Film - Mick Aure @miccck
Producer - Elias Tebache @SoCalArchitecture
Music - Aaron Tebache @Aarontebache
Photography - Open Space Media
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[@plantmanp]

The house… the colors… the story… the G Wagon… her fit… everything about this video is gold! 🌱🔋

[@svalbard01]

Seeing the G Wagon cracked me up - it's even blacked out!

[@plantmanp]

@@svalbard01 that’s her daily! Hahahah

[@janelte]

I am so glad that someone like you saw this house and appreciated the work of the young architects. I really enjoyed this opportunity to see and appreciate the home, the amazing view, and your thoughtful and respectful restoration. Thank you.

[@8thofthe8th]

Yet again giving me goosebumps. That transition from the origins of the home through to its current family mode was really nice, particularly the owner connecting back to the architect's family. To me these homes disprove the idea that modernism is detached from humanity.

[@waimeagrl5142]

Gorgeous! I’m so glad she restored the home. Bravo to her!

[@tharinduprasanna7]

Truly timeless architecture

[@9Ridgeroad]

We need more owners like you!

[@michaelnicola5210]

I grew up in the Los Feliz/Silverlake area, my family having first moved there in the ‘30s. I’ve known many great architectural homes and later specialized in the sale of them. It’s been a mission to preserve and honor such legacy houses. How beautifully presented with such obvious love and respect.

[@aeropilot4419]

What a great area in L.A. … I worked for a publisher who owned a Schindler house in Los Feliz … it was fun to go to work each day 👏🏼

[@loveDRAGONCON]

Thank you for doing the work to preserve the work they did.

[@markjonz]

Kudos to the owner for restoring the house to this level. Love the house and how it's been tastefully decorated and furnished.

[@johnfitzgerald1879]

Stunning property, thank you for not tearing it down Great episode and cinematography, OS.

[@rag_2004]

she's so cool and is such a great homeowner, also Garduño and Heiser are so inspiring in taking on a project like this and actually having it last. Great video.

[@cj22cj]

such a stunning house! and a beautiful, intelligent update with respect to the original design and vision!

[@zanngates]

This is crazy good. Love her and the care she has taken with this place. Incredible!

[@eldondaetweiler61]

Just beautiful!

[@666tris]

Beautiful and timeless, very rare to see someone who is passionate in restoring and preserving the original architecture of a home like this.

[@beatlesfansam]

What a beautiful home with fantastic views! I enjoyed listening to Piper tell the story of the home and that she was able to work with Garduño's family and Heiser on the restoration. This series is so good!👍🏼

[@nicks8026]

Walk by this place nearly every day. It’s in a small cluster of similar structures. Cool to finally see inside.

[@TenTenJ]

That room is nocturnally lit beautifully from behind all those panels, up above, and on the sides.

[@madamemarmot]

Spectacularly beautiful. Glad the owner is someone who appreciates the piece of art that this house is.

[@gwenniemay2304]

Stunning 🤩

[@cauehernandes5210]

The house and Piper are amazing!! 🥰

[@Slippedndipped]

Bravo Piper.

[@shelleybleu4903]

Relatives in Australia had a home on a hill. They had a little railway to get groceries etc up to the house.

[@RobertBird333]

Awesome house and location! Great story, too.

[@DoItYourselfDIYAtHome]

I love the feeling of the 50s and 60s of this house and video. I also notice just now that Piper's dress reflects that era.

[@buddhababeoz]

We don't have anything so magical as this in Australia.. They've lost this MCM warmth and touch... it's all brutal architecture now.

[@digonderongedonga]

Love this channel! Vin Anatra's ranch home feature brought me here. Hopefully more FLW gets featured too!

[@craigadams4143]

Chef's kiss 💋 perfect!🎯

[@joellechiara]

ugh - best channel ever. I've watched every video numerous times. This is super - love it. Those stairs are quite extraordinary especially during a rain but hey, at least you're always going to be in shape! :). Me, I'd never leave - it's a forever home. I would wonder though if I would need to install an elevator or something someday to get me from the car to the front door. I cannot imagine being in my 80s many many years from now and traipsing up the stairs. oy - my knees! I'm soooooo glad you saved the house from being turned into a remodel - another white and grey monstrosity - you did good.

[@heres_johnny9151]

Just incredible. I would need to install a chair lift but simply fantastic architecture. Awesome preservation.

[@murdermille]

Absolutely beautiful. Glad to see the owner was extremely meticulous with the restoration.

[@rberiksama]

A beautiful video befitting such a stunning home

[@matthewhardy5610]

What a great video! It features incredible architecture that reflects the creators' dreams, visions, and aspirations, topped off with a wonderful and knowledgeable host. Well done, all!

[@reitsmaassociates]

Fabulous still

[@michaela.5363]

Beautiful property

[@dongsimon8852]

fantastic house

[@orbitaljunkie]

Really appreciate the care and consideration Piper put into preserving this work of art.

[@sobo9761]

Everything. And, I love the cadence of your voice!

[@zounds13]

This woman rocks.

[@georgeandrew6672]

Amazing!

[@sharksport01]

I love that house. When you walk across the living room the whole house bounces. I'd definitely throw that brown sofa and coffee table over the balcony.

[@JeanPierreVanderWeerd]

100+ dedication. Great work. Truely inspiring.

[@laserbender2773]

What a beautiful house. What an incredible series of videos. This channel is my ASMR.

[@LiveInnerCity]

this house is everything!

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Congrats on 100K!!! So well deserved, I've loved every video. The houses, the people, the history, and the stories are top notch, keep up the great work!

[@mathSqA8]

So beautiful and perfect

[@ModernMovementCreative]

Amazing - very well done

[@gamby16a]

Gorgeous house and spectacular restoration. However, I'm curious how a visual artist (I googled her) is able to afford what must be a $5 million house. 🤔

[@aeropilot4419]

I would think it’s really none of your business

[@sharksport01]

It wasn't 5 million.

[@synth-and-wave]

It’s actually on the market for only 2.35 at the moment

[@Jijohann]

Although it’s a mid century house, I like how it doesn’t “scream” vintage all over. Yes there’s a vintage vibe but it’s it’s made with balance, it’s not overwhelming. It’s humble, if that makes sense

[@j_boogie_483]

"... a loan from his grandmother..." story as old as time. but you know, bootstraps and anybody can be successful in America

[@gamby16a]

I strongly suspect bootstraps didn't buy and restore this house. Lots of nepo babies in these types of videos.

[@SaritaMarin-m9u]

Nice

[@MrPhotodoc]

Like most '50s' houses, it seems too dark in the evening with the few lights they used.

[@stevenslater2669]

How did you childproof thaw place? Little kid can get into trouble in an instant.

[@rrpinsanfrancisco8598]

The original design intent is amazing. I wonder if modern enhancements to the kitchen and bathroom would increase or decrease the value? I think someone would come in and completely tear down and rebuilt…thoughts?

[@paulgilliland2992]

My god I had that exact same kitchen in my mar vista mid century and tore it out . Who knew?

[@openspace.series]

Nice!

[@desbernini]

Amazing work! I'd like to know the house plans

[@paulsimonsson]

As a Swede I'm astounded by the open design handrail on the deck that sits so far above ground. Are you allowed to build like this in the US? Would be terrified to have children and pets there. Cool house and views though

[@celebutante]

Definitely not. But the only ways that would get enforced would be if the place was re-sold, or homeowner's insurance inspected. I definitely ran into that with homeowner's policy on my place - they made me add rails and do some modifications.

[@nak8327]

Beautiful home and view but not sure how well it would stand up in a earthquake. Also there are mountain lions roaming at night in those neighborhoods.

[@goldenslumbers5689]

It’s had over 70 years of enjoyment so far.

[@jimmymac4016]

Wait this house is on the market right now?

[@utjp7077]

It's a fantastic house .. but can you imagine lugging EVERTHING up those stairs everyday. God forbid you forget your car keys.

[@leslielutz6140]

Goooorrrrgussssssss!!

[@paulgilliland2992]

Underground termites have destroyed so many homes like that causing hundreds of thousands in just one home.

[@svalbard01]

9:01 Why does she say they can't be built again? Is that approach against current regulations or something?

[@fburton8]

That’s something I wanted to ask too.

[@sharksport01]

Yes. It's a nanny state, now.

[@user-oq3hv1yl6u]

Очень красивый дом. На 8:05 разглядел книжку. На её корешке название "СССР..." и дальше не разобрать. У Вас кто-то читает на русском языке или книги лежат для антуража?

[@thunderousapplause]

Oh no. earthquakes. Just no. that deck- poof, gone. any retrofit on a steep hill wont hold. Steps and groceries plus old feet, eek. No capiche.

[@taliesen1953]

a small child living there with those open railings ?........... I don't think so....

[@vinzsprout]

A squirrel at 7:31 traversing thru the electric line