Gordon & Ann Melcher House, Ray Kappe (Remodel) 1987
Architect Ray Kappe designed the Modernist style house for Gordon and Ann Melcher in 1987. The 4-bedroom, 3-bathhome in 4,142 sf is currently (August 2024) listed for sale for $7,995,000 and described in part as " the apotheosis of the California Modern House, meticulously constructed over four- and one-half years in clear heart redwood, teak, fir, concrete, and glass, the residence dramatically soars over its hillside site, yet is one with its intimate forested aqua garden, and the city and ocean vistas. The integration of architecture with landscape is remarkable. At the street level, entry is hidden by a clean lined, not quite anonymous, concrete and opaque glass wall. Upon entering, the tone is set with guests crossing over the water course. One turns and sees the residence set high above like a Japanese temple." Destroyed in the Pacific Palisades fire of January 2025.
Located at 16525 Akron Street in the Pacific Palisades of Los Angeles, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
Gordon & Ann Melcher House, Ray Kappe (Remodel) 1987
Architect Ray Kappe designed the Modernist style house for Gordon and Ann Melcher in 1987. The 4-bedroom, 3-bathhome in 4,142 sf is currently (August 2024) listed for sale for $7,995,000 and described in part as " the apotheosis of the California Modern House, meticulously constructed over four- and one-half years in clear heart redwood, teak, fir, concrete, and glass, the residence dramatically soars over its hillside site, yet is one with its intimate forested aqua garden, and the city and ocean vistas. The integration of architecture with landscape is remarkable. At the street level, entry is hidden by a clean lined, not quite anonymous, concrete and opaque glass wall. Upon entering, the tone is set with guests crossing over the water course. One turns and sees the residence set high above like a Japanese temple." Destroyed in the Pacific Palisades fire of January 2025.
Located at 16525 Akron Street in the Pacific Palisades of Los Angeles, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.