Wallace Neff, Architect

The Andrew Neff House, 1946, is the only remaining example in the United States of architect Wallace Neff’s futurist Airform-constructed residences. While the structure was wildly controversial in conservative Pasadena when it was built, it has stood the test of time, and continues to provide a warm, comfortable and contemporary living environment.

Shortly after his purchase in the late 1990’s, artist Steve Roden hired architect William Merzbach to expand the existing garage into a thousand square-foot studio which incorporates an office, bath, and the laundry.

Additionally, during the “Duck & Cover” atomic bomb scare days, an Airform bomb shelter was built 15 feet underground. It is said that the shelter “was designed to accommodate a family of four to five based on the standards established by the Office of Civil Defense.” Today, this space offers the potential to become a world-class wine cellar.

The buildings are carefully sited at the northwest corner of Los Robles Avenue and Wallis Street on a generous parcel providing space for ample gated parking, mature gardens, two outdoor patios, and a view of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Includes open-plan living area, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, office, laundry and studio.

See airform.crosbydoe.com for details, contemporary and historic photos.

Details

Property ID
228458

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Property Size
1350 s.f.

Land Area
8987 s.f.

Architect
Wallace Neff, Architect

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