John Lautner's concrete domed Elrod House overlooks Coachella Valley
We're continuing our series on modernist buildings in Palm Springs with American architect John Lautner's Arthur Elrod House, which has a dome-shaped concrete roof and a half-moon swimming pool that featured in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever.
The residence sits on an elevated site in Palm Springs' Araby Cove neighbourhood, facing north to overlook the city and Coachella Valley beyond. Lautner completed the house in 1968 for American designer Arthur Elrod, who created the interiors for the home himself.
The layout is centred around a circular living room that measures 60 feet (18 metres) in diameter with an indoor-outdoor pool.
The space is covered by a huge wheel-shaped ceiling, formed by a set of alternating glass and concrete segments, and wrapped with a metal band around its outer edge. Light enters overhead through angled metal fins that form frames for the glazing. Curved, sliding glass walls surround the front portion of the living area, opening to a terrace and the swimming pool that both face the view.
Inside, two large benches coloured light creme are also shaped to follow the geometry of the space. A matching rug mirrors the round ceiling overhead, with a fireplace along one wall.
Completing the main living room are a pair of dark upholstered chairs with high backs, a small dining table with metal chairs, and a set of rounded side and coffee tables.
A herringbone pattern features on the floors, while dark timber forms cabinetry and accent walls, an...
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