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CA+D Film Series: Schindler Space Architect

  • Center for Architecture + Design 140 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94131 United States (map)

CA+D Film Series: Schindler Space Architect
Tuesday, June 17 | 6:00–9:00 PM | Center for A+D

Interior view of the Schindler House, featuring minimalist modernist furniture, exposed wooden beams, concrete floor, and large glass windows that open to a garden courtyard, allowing natural light to fill the space.

Schindler’s studio at the Kings Road House, 1922, film still

Join the San Francisco Center for Architecture + Design for the second screening of the CA+D Film Series, Schindler Space Architect. This film is the first feature-length documentary exploring the life and works of a pioneer of modern architecture, R. M. Schindler. It is narrated by Meryl Streep and Udo Kier and features renowned architects Frank Gehry, Steven Holl, Thom Mayne, among many others.

Schindler forever changed the architectural landscape of Los Angeles and laid the foundation for what is now considered the California lifestyle of indoor-outdoor living. This documentary investigates Schindler’s philosophy of Space Architecture and reexamines his complicated relationship with his mentor, Frank Lloyd Wright, and his former friend turned rival, Richard Neutra.

A true original, Schindler experimented and invented over a period of 30 years. The film affirms the singular genius of one man and the eternal challenge every artist faces to stay true to their vision.

Following the screening, stay for a lively discussion and Q&A with Valentina Ganeva, the film's director. For tickets and more information, visit the CA+Design website.

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