70’s Flashback Cool!

70’s Flashback Cool!

70's Flashback Cool!
World War II changed our thinking even in architecture. With the large influx of soldiers returning after peace was declared, it was realized that affordable housing was not only necessary but critical. There were many competitions to inspire architects to come up with designs for small homes with big livability. Architect Pierre Koenig took part in Art & Architecture's competition, developing his Case Study houses, for which he later became famous. The Case Study House #22, the Stahl house, became his most famous. Now offered for sale is the Gantert Residence, the last Koenig built before his death in 2004.

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Creative use of steel, block and glass has proven that a house need not be massive to feel massive! Glass walls eliminate the boxed in feeling and depending on how the house is sited, can make the inhabitants feel like they're living on the land or in the air with the shelter of the roof from the elements though the elements yet surround them. Along with Case Study House #22, the Gantert Residence is considered his most dramatic work.

Perched on a bluff overlooking Hollywood, this cube-like structure appears to float off the ridge on which it's secured. Entry is on the top level through a spacious 3 car covered port that opens with what appears to be barn doors, exposing the interior and uninterrupted views of the city and Pacific beyond. With the crisp clean lines of the interior, one's eyes seem to slide right off the walls and onto the landscape. Below the main living area consisting of open living, dining, kitchen and powder room is the bedroom level, once again focused on the views through great walls of glass. Understated design for sure but with marble baths and generous, nicely organized walk-in closet in the master, surprisingly ahead of its design era. There are an additional two bedrooms and full bath.

This is a rare opportunity to own art, architecture and design history in a spectacular setting for $2.3m!

Source: crosbydoeproperties.com