Endangered Architecture
The Goldberg House by Nils Schweizer
The Goldberg House was the first project designed
by Nils Schweizer after he left Frank Lloyd Wright in
1955. The Nils M. Schweizer Fellows and Central Florida
Modern consider this to be the most threatened modern
residential property in the Orlando area. Its location in
the multi-million dollar Chaine du Lac development and
its exquisite lot, with a private island, make it a prime
candidate for demolition. For more information visit
www.centralfloridamodern.com
Neutra VDL House
Cal Poly Pomona and Friends of the NeutraVDL
Research Site are raising funds to save The
twell.
Richard and Dion Neutra VDL Studio/Residences
(1932–66) in Los Angeles. For tour information or
to make a donation, visit www.neutra-vdl.org
Photo by David Har
The Round Building by Robert Murphy
The circular American Federal Building, nicknamed The Round Building, was designed by
Robert Murphy, Orlando’s first modern architect. A striking brise soleil girds the original
building, completed in 1962. An upper section, faced with glass, was added in 1976. The
building will be torn down for the construction of the Orlando Performing Arts Center.
Central Florida Modern hopes to save the pre-cast concrete brise soleil only, an icon in the
Orlando skyline; they do not wish to disrupt the construction of the performing arts center.
For more information please visit www.centralfloridamodern.com.