Eames House (Case Study House #8) is a Mid-Century Modern house in Los Angeles, California. Built in 1949, it was designed by Charles and Ray Eames, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Eames Foundation (Charles and Ray Eames House Preservation Foundation).
Location: 203 Chautauqua Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0052, SRC-0053 - Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0054, SRC-0053, SRC-2930 - Built in 1949
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0054, SRC-0055 - Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0054, SRC-0053, SRC-2931 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (2006); National Register of Historic Places (2006); Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #381 (1988)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0053, SRC-0055, SRC-0418
Ownership history
Current owner — Eames Foundation (Charles and Ray Eames House Preservation Foundation) (since 2004)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-0055, SRC-13732, SRC-13945
Current owner — Eames Foundation (Charles and Ray Eames House Preservation Foundation) (since 2004)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-0055, SRC-13732, SRC-13945
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0052 — Eames Foundation – The Eames House (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0053 — Docomomo US – Eames House (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0054 — LA Conservancy – Eames House and Studio (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0055 — Eames Foundation – Case Study House #8 (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0418 — City of Los Angeles, Department of City Planning – Historic-Cultural Monuments List (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13732 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eames_House (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13945 — Getty Conservation Institute — Eames House Conservation Project (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2930 — Eames Office – The Eames House & Foundation (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2931 — Wallpaper* – Inside the Eames House: the Eames descendants on preserving a legacy (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4643 — Los Angeles Conservancy (Tier 1, preservation_org; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4644 — Pacific Palisades Historical Society (Tier 2, historical_society; 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: By reservation only; exterior visits and scheduled private interior tours
Admission: Private 60-min interior tour $1,250 for up to 10 people (+$125/additional guest); reduced rate for student groups. Exterior/grounds visits by reservation
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Eames House (Case Study House #8)?
Yes — Eames House (Case Study House #8) is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: By reservation only; exterior visits and scheduled private interior tours. Admission: Private 60-min interior tour $1,250 for up to 10 people (+$125/additional guest); reduced rate for student groups. Exterior/grounds visits by reservation.
Who designed Eames House (Case Study House #8)?
Eames House (Case Study House #8) was designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
Where is Eames House (Case Study House #8) located?
Eames House (Case Study House #8) is located in Los Angeles, California.