Mr. and Mrs. Wong Yew House

Mr. and Mrs. Wong Yew House

As part of the Silver Lake Colony, Richard Neutra’s house for the Yew family directly faces Silver Lake. Stone is a dominant feature, including in the large travertine-clad fireplace separating the living room from the den and in the slate flooring. Off the master bedroom, a roof deck was outfitted with a dumbwaiter which could transport food from the kitchen when the family was entertaining. The kitchen itself enjoyed views of the lake through open selves and pass-throughs.

Adapted from Neutra – Complete Works by Barbara Lamprecht (Taschen, 2000), p. 331.