Residence Second Floor

The upper level reveals how the Eames House was thoughtfully adapted to Charles and Ray’s everyday needs. Overlooking the double-height living space, a mezzanine accommodates the couple’s bed, with a sliding partition that could divide the area into two bedrooms when guests stayed overnight. Additional sliding panels above the mezzanine’s half wall offered another layer of privacy, allowing the space to be screened from the living room below. Throughout this level, the steel components of the roof and supporting trusses remain exposed, their industrial character accented by touches of color. Dressing areas and two full bathrooms gave Charles and Ray separate spaces to prepare for the day before heading together to the Eames Office in Venice Beach.

On this page, explore the materials used in the upper level through descriptions, primary documents, and interactive models. To explore each model, click component parts to expand or contract them and click and drag to rotate views. Note that elements may take a few seconds to load.