Bel Air Case Study House Design #16 By Craig Ellwood
1811 BEL AIR ROAD, BEL AIR | $5,395,000 | 2 BD | 2 BA
An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a seminal work of California modernism. This residence—design #16 in the Arts & Architecture Case Study House Program is the only remaining Craig Ellwood-designed Case Study House preserved in its original condition?
Thoughtfully positioned near the top of Bel Air Road, the home is a masterclass in modernist design: a glass-walled, pavilion-style structure that appears to float above its natural surroundings, offering panoramic city and ocean views to the south and west?
?The residence emphasizes light, openness, and integration with the landscape, core principles of the Case Study philosophy. The open-plan layout includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry area, and a two-car carport. A landmark property that embodies the timeless elegance and innovation of mid-century architecture.
?This is the only remaining Case Study House by Craig Ellwood that stands in its original condition. Part of the iconic Case Study House Program launched by Arts & Architecture magazine in 1945, House #16 embodies the innovative spirit of postwar residential design, aimed at promoting modern, efficient living.
Perched near the top of prestigious Bel Air Road, the home offers a rare opportunity to experience the quintessential California lifestyle. Designed as a glass-walled, pavilion-like structure, the residence appears to float above its surroundings, offering sweeping city and ocean views to the south and west. Features include: an open-plan living area, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a laundry room, and a 2-car carport.
Living here means being in constant connection with nature—surrounded by natural light, open spaces, and seamless transitions to the outdoors and garden. Bel Air Case Study House Design #16 By Craig Ellwood.
Listing courtesy of Weronika Sznajder and Crosby Doe, Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.
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