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. It is owned by Leonard Malin.
Location: Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0091, SRC-0092 - Designed by John Lautner
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0093, SRC-0092, SRC-0091 - Built in 1960
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0093, SRC-0094, SRC-0092 - Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0091, SRC-0092 - Historic designation: Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #785
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0092, SRC-0095, SRC-2938, SRC-0094 - Appeared in Body Double (movie, 1984) — as filming location
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0096, SRC-0095, SRC-2939 - Owned by Leonard Malin
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0092, SRC-0094, SRC-0091 - Appeared in The Outer Limits (tv, 1963-1965)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · 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)
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Body Double filmed?
Chemosphere, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Body Double. This property has also appeared on screen in The Outer Limits.
Where was The Outer Limits filmed?
Chemosphere, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for The Outer Limits. This property has also appeared on screen in Body Double.
Who designed Chemosphere?
Chemosphere was designed by John Lautner.
Where is Chemosphere located?
Chemosphere is located in Los Angeles, California.