Silvertop is a Mid-Century Modern landmark in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Less Than Zero (1987) and The Studio (2025). Built in 1963, it was designed by John Lautner.
Location: Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Silver Lake, Los Angeles
confidence 75/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1384, SRC-1385, SRC-1386, SRC-4080, SRC-1387 - Designed by John Lautner
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1384, SRC-1387, SRC-1385 - Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1384, SRC-1387, SRC-3329 - Appeared in Less Than Zero (movie, 1987)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1385, SRC-1386, SRC-3330, SRC-4081 - Built in 1963
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1384, SRC-5045, SRC-7625, SRC-7626, SRC-9813 - Appeared in The Studio (tv, 2025)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-9813, SRC-10381, SRC-14270, SRC-14443
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10381 — https://www.dwell.com/article/the-studio-apple-tv-filming-locations-production-design-fran (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1384 — Los Angeles Conservancy — Reiner-Burchill Residence (Silvertop) (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1385 — Interview Magazine — Looking back on the gorgeous '80s excess in Less Than Zero (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1386 — Inhabitat — Famous 'Less Than Zero' Silvertop House is Up for Sale! (Tier 3, design_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1387 — Elle Decoration UK — See inside John Lautner's midcentury vision of the future, Silvertop (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14270 — Wallpaper* — The Studio filming locations (architecture press) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14443 — Atlas of Wonders – Where was The Studio filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3329 — Bestor Architecture — Silvertop (Tier 2, architect_official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3330 — Fast Company — Gorgeous John Lautner House Featured In “Less Than Zero” Is For Sale (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4080 — docomomo-us.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4081 — archilovers.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5045 — Pacific Coast Architecture Database (PCAD) — Reiner, Kenneth, House, Silvertop (Tier 2, architecture_db; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7625 — John Lautner Silvertop House – Francesca Scalpi (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7626 — Architect John Lautner's Silvertop and Rainbow Houses – Mitch Darby Architect (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9813 — Robb Report — Three John Lautner Masterpieces That Star in Apple TV's 'The Studio' (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Less Than Zero filmed?
Silvertop, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Less Than Zero. This property has also appeared on screen in The Studio.
Where was The Studio filmed?
Silvertop, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for The Studio. This property has also appeared on screen in Less Than Zero.
Who designed Silvertop?
Silvertop was designed by John Lautner.
Where is Silvertop located?
Silvertop is located in Los Angeles, California.