Direct beach access and floor-to-ceiling glass walls define this $24M minimalist retreat.
Pierre Koenig’s final architectural design, a glass-and-steel beachfront residence on Lechuza Point, stands as the closing chapter to a career that defined the Midcentury Modern movement.
Originally designed in 2002 for architectural preservationist and film producer Michael LaFetra, the home was completed in 2011, seven years after the architect’s death. LaFetra, who met Koenig while restoring the iconic Case Study House #21, commissioned the project to reflect the 20th-century International Style that defined Koenig’s career. The resulting 3,463-square-foot structure serves as a modern coda to a portfolio that includes the world-famous Stahl House.
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence is situated within a prestigious gated community, offering direct stair access to a secluded beach. Its grid-like design and floor-to-ceiling glass walls provide panoramic views stretching from Broad Beach to Point Dume. The interior layout focuses on transparency and light, utilizing sliding doors to merge the living areas with expansive ocean-view decks and an oversized in-ground spa.
Technical specifications of the property include a solar-powered smart home control system, integrated speakers, and radiant heated flooring throughout. The lower levels house a private home theater, a gym, and a specialized car lift within the two-car attached garage. Additional interior spaces include a formal den, a media room, and a primary suite featuring a two-way fireplace and custom walk-in closets.
The 0.16-acre lot is landscaped with mature cypress and palm trees to provide a buffer of seclusion. Beyond the aesthetic significance of the “Koenig Beach House,” the infrastructure is reinforced with a service entrance, an alarm system, and a gated driveway to ensure the privacy expected of a high-end Malibu enclave.
