Craig Ellwood, CSH#16, 1952-1953

Designed as part of the iconic Case Study House program, CSH#16 showcases Craig Ellwood’s signature steel-framed modernism. With an engineering background, Ellwood’s work stands out for its discipline and elegance, rivaling that of his contemporaries. Here, industrial materials are used with striking simplicity: exposed steel, flat walls, and a meticulously planned grid that emphasizes proportion over decoration. The outcome is a pavilion-like home that feels both innovative and timeless, representing a pivotal moment when American domestic architecture embraced industry standards and the clarity of European modernism.