Chemosphere is a Mid-Century Modern landmark in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Body Double (1984) and The Outer Limits (1963-1965). Built in 1960, it was designed by John Lautner.
Location: Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0091, SRC-0092 - Designed by John Lautner
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0093, SRC-0092, SRC-0091 - Built in 1960
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0093, SRC-0094, SRC-0092 - Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0091, SRC-0092 - Historic designation: Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #785
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0092, SRC-0095, SRC-2938, SRC-0094 - Appeared in Body Double (movie, 1984) — as filming location
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0096, SRC-0095, SRC-2939 - Appeared in The Outer Limits (tv, 1963-1965)
confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-0095, SRC-4288, SRC-7244, SRC-7245, SRC-9753
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0091 — Los Angeles Conservancy (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0092 — Docomomo US (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0093 — ArchDaily (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0094 — SoCal Landmarks (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0095 — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0096 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2938 — City of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments (HCM) Listing – City Declared Monuments (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2939 — AFI Catalog of Feature Films – Body Double (1984), American Film Institute (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4288 — johnlautner.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7244 — Black Hole Reviews — Filming Location: the Chemosphere House (Tier 3, film-blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7245 — IMDb — The Outer Limits: The Duplicate Man (1964), Filming locations (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9753 — Artwork of the Week — John Lautner's Chemosphere (1960) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Chemosphere connected to Body Double?
Chemosphere, in Los Angeles, California, has a documented connection to Body Double. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include The Outer Limits.
How is Chemosphere connected to The Outer Limits?
Chemosphere, in Los Angeles, California, has a documented connection to The Outer Limits. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Body Double.
Who designed Chemosphere?
Chemosphere was designed by John Lautner.
Where is Chemosphere located?
Chemosphere is located in Los Angeles, California.