john lautner's circular wooden house from the 50's goes on sale for the first time

american renowned architect john lautner‘s foster house, located in the heart of sherman oaks, los angeles, is offered on the market for the first time for 1.6 million USD. built in 1950, the two-level residence sits within a quite, green enclave populated by mature trees, resembling a tree house with its circular form and redwood skin.all images courtesy of compass

on the market via real estate company compass, the louise foster house was one of lautner‘s earlier residential commissions, designed for a schoolteacher in 1950. a large living room complete with curved walls and beamed ceilings welcomes plenty of natural light through several windows and glass sliding doors that open to an outside terrace with views of the san fernando valley.

the upper level is complete with the kitchen, which includes stainless steel appliances, a large bedroom with generous wooden closets and a bathroom. a second, self-contained bedroom with an en-suite bathroom is located on the lower level, which opens up to a tranquil terrace filled with various types of greenery.

project info:

name: the foster house

architect: john lautner

estate agent: compass

location: sherman oaks, los angeles, USA