Inspired by the purity of Pierre Koenig's steel and glass Case Study Homes, and sensing the revival of Hollywood, young businessman Michael Gantert took a leap of faith building a new steel and glass house on a rare Hollywood Hills ridge site to survey the coming boon. The residence was one of the last houses of Koenig's built before his death, and with its astonishing view site stands with Case Study House #22 as his most dramatic work. Gantert residence is sited at the end of the cul-de-sac on the gated road. Appearing as a giant cubist sculpture from Hollywood Blvd, the residence is cantilevered off its plinth-like lower service core and as a result seemingly floats out over the ridge. In order to directly access the open plan entertainment/living area, entry at street level is on the second floor, with the bedroom areas below. While understated, the luxury of space is underscored with marble baths and a generous walk-in closet, a necessity nonexistent in Pierre Koenig's earlier Case Study projects.
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