A John Lautner Post-and-Beam Hits the Market for the First Time Ever
Built in 1952, the nearly original Hollywood Hills home is now for sale by the original family.
Built in 1952, the nearly original Hollywood Hills home is now for sale by the original family.
A Hollywood home designed by John Lautner just listed for the first time since its construction nearly seventy years ago. The home's only owners, Harry and Pauline Williams, ran a nearby grocery store where they first met the famed architect and asked him to build them a home. Located in the shadow of the Hollywood Sign, the Beachwood Canyon residence features dramatically angled Douglas Fir ceilings, built-in furniture, and an interlocking concrete block fireplace. In 2018, the entire home was masterfully restored by long-time Lautner collaborator, Helena Arahuete.
The 1952 Harry and Pauline Williams Residence by John Lautner is located along Ledgewood Drive just below the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park. The home has remained in the family since its construction and is now being sold after Harry Williams passed away in March.
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Inside, the home's original features are offered in pristine condition after a 2018 restoration lead by Helena Arahuete, who took over Lautner's firm after his death. The living area features an interlocking concrete block fireplace—a feature not found in any other Lautner home.
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The home is largely defined by the angled roof line and full-height glass walls. Throughout the interior spaces, Lautner employed numerous triangular shapes, including in details such as custom light sconces and mosaic tiles. Other features include concrete floors and a sunken reading area in the living room. Other than one missing closet, the structure remains exactly as Lautner designed it.
A sunken seating area in one corner of the living room features a built-in bench and shelves.
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