Closer look: DSH Architecture restores Rudolph Schindler's historic Bubeshko Apartments

Anastasia and Luby Bubeshko were impressed with Schindler’s Sachs Apartments nearby, and were lucky to be introduced to him thanks to a family connection. Built during the Great Depression era to provide financial security for the Bubeshko family, the original project only had the following requirements from the clients: a home that would provide rental income and offer flexible, accommodating living spaces for its residences.

In response, Schindler designed the communal complex based on the layout of a Greek hillside village. The five units are divisible into a possible seven, and they share similar architectural themes but have distinct sizes, configurations, orientations, and finishes.  

“Restoration of the Bubeshko Apartments is interesting not only because of what was done but because of what was not done, commented juror Justin Davidson. “Instead of transforming the complex into luxury condominium pods, the owners and restoration team gave careful consideration to both the original intent of the architect and original owners thus insuring this unique addition to the cultural life of Los Angeles will be admired and enjoyed for years to come.”