Wood-framed with extensive areas of glass, this home was the second in the program to be built. Architect Sumner Spaulding and his partner John Rex redesigned Case Study House #2 in 1946, a year before the home was constructed. The goal of easing the family’s household duties and chores greatly affected the layout and overall scheme. A large garage, accented on the exterior by an undulating brick wall, housed a deep-freeze cupboard which allowed for the easy transport of groceries. The open plan of the kitchen facilitated entertaining and gave the family fluid access between key living areas. Unlike most of the homes in the program, Spaulding’s original plan featured a sloping roof line designed in anticipation of the occasional snowstorm in the area.
Architect:
Sumner Spaulding and John Rex
Construction Methods, Materials and Features:
Wood-framed with extensive areas of glass, black asphalt flooring and undulating brick exterior wall.
