Neutra VDL Studio and Residences is an International Style studio in Los Angeles, California. Built in 1932, it was designed by Richard Neutra, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Location: 2300 Silver Lake Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0161, SRC-0162 - Designed by Richard Neutra
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0163, SRC-0164 - Designed by Dion Neutra
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0161, SRC-0165, SRC-0431 - Built in 1932
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0166, SRC-0162 - Built in 1966
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0161, SRC-0166, SRC-0432, SRC-0433 - Architectural style: International Style
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0161, SRC-0163 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (2009); National Historic Landmark (2016)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0163, SRC-0164, SRC-0434 - Owned by California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0164, SRC-0161, SRC-0433 - Historic designation: Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 640 (1997)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3262, SRC-3639, SRC-4412
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0161 — Los Angeles Conservancy (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0162 — Dwell (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0163 — U.S. Department of the Interior (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0164 — Cal Poly Pomona (PolyCentric) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0165 — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0166 — Neutra VDL (official operator) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0431 — Icon (ICON Magazine) — VDL House, LA, by Richard Neutra and Dion Neutra (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0432 — METALOCUS — VDL Research House by Richard Neutra (Tier 2, architecture_publication; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0433 — Neutra Institute for Survival Through Design — VDL Research House II (Tier 2, institutional_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0434 — LAist (Southern California Public Radio / KPCC) — "Richard Neutra's Silver Lake House One Of 24 New National Historic Landmarks" (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3262 — City of Los Angeles, Department of City Planning — Historical Cultural Monuments List (official) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3639 — Neutra VDL Studio and Residences — A National Historic Landmark and LA City Monument (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4412 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4665 — Neutra VDL Studio and Residences (official) (Tier 1, site_operator; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4666 — Los Angeles Conservancy (Tier 1, preservation_organization; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open for public tours on Saturdays, typically 11am-3pm. Reserve a timed slot online in advance.
Admission: Admission/donation per official booking system (commonly ~$15 general); confirm current price on the VDL ticket calendar. Tours led in small groups by Cal Poly Pomona architecture students.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Neutra VDL Studio and Residences?
Yes — Neutra VDL Studio and Residences is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Open for public tours on Saturdays, typically 11am-3pm. Reserve a timed slot online in advance.. Admission: Admission/donation per official booking system (commonly ~$15 general); confirm current price on the VDL ticket calendar. Tours led in small groups by Cal Poly Pomona architecture students..
Who designed Neutra VDL Studio and Residences?
Neutra VDL Studio and Residences was designed by Dion Neutra.
Where is Neutra VDL Studio and Residences located?
Neutra VDL Studio and Residences is located in Los Angeles, California.