Sowden House in Los Angeles, California

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Sowden House in Los Angeles, California is a landmark Mayan Revival-style residence famed for its dramatic, temple-like façade and distinctive architectural design by Lloyd Wright.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Mayan Revival-style building
historic house
landmark building
residence
architect Lloyd Wright
architecturalStyle Mayan Revival
Pre-Columbian Revival
city Los Angeles
completionDate 1926
country United States of America
surface form: United States
hasDesignInfluence Maya architecture
surface form: Mayan temples

Mesoamerican architecture
hasFacade temple-like façade
hasFeature built-in furniture
decorative metalwork
roof terrace
swimming pool
terraced gardens
hasFloorArea approximately 5,600 square feet
hasNumberOfStories 2
hasRenovation renovation in the early 21st century
restoration in the late 20th century
hasRooms multiple bathrooms
multiple bedrooms
hasUse event venue
filming location
private residence
hasView Hollywood Hills
heritageDesignation Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument
heritageDesignationDate 2001
isConsidered an iconic example of Mayan Revival architecture in Los Angeles
one of Lloyd Wright’s most important residential works
isPartOf architectural heritage of Los Angeles
location Los Angeles, California, United States of America
surface form: Los Angeles, California, United States
LosAngelesHistoricCulturalMonumentNumber 991
materialUsed concrete blocks
stucco
namedAfter John Sowden
neighborhood Los Feliz
notableFeature central courtyard
dramatic, temple-like front elevation
large central opening resembling a mouth
ornamental concrete textile blocks
stepped, pyramid-like massing
originalOwner John Sowden
state California, United States
surface form: California
streetAddress 5121 Franklin Avenue
usedIn film and television productions

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Lloyd Wright designed Sowden House in Los Angeles, California