Hollywood Hills The Jack Lucas Residence AKA ‘Pyramid Bungalow’ by Eric Black
7400 PYRAMID PLACE, HOLLYWOOD HILLS | $3,297,000 | 2 Bd | 2 BA
It’s not every day we encounter an early example of California Modernism so exquisitely preserved and thoughtfully reimagined. The Jack Lucas Residence (1947), designed by architect Eric Black, is a timeless architectural statement. With floor-to-ceiling glass, corner ribbon windows, rich mahogany walls, and original cork flooring, its enduring appeal is undeniable. Meticulously restored and enhanced by modernist specialist Tony Unruh, AIA, the home now features a sculptural spa deck reminiscent of a ship’s bow, offering equally striking views. Custom Ipe loungers and flourishing fruit gardens envelop the property in natural elegance. Adjacent to a vineyard and just steps from Runyon Canyon, the residence also boasts an impressive editorial pedigree, having graced the pages of Vogue and served as a backdrop for Louis Vuitton and Prada. A home with mid-century soul and contemporary vitality.?
? An early and striking example of California modernism, the Jack Lucas Residence sits privately atop a ridgetop, embodying the timeless elegance of mid-century design. The original owner famously requested a home that would “always look modern”—a vision that remains intact through classic modernist features such as floor-to-ceiling glass, southwest-facing ribbon corner windows in the living room, primary suite, and guest room, and rich Honduran mahogany walls (a now-extinct tree species). Hand-cast plaster, original cork flooring, and handcrafted cabinetry further distinguish the home’s historic character.
Modernist restoration specialist Tony Unruh, AIA, oversaw the tasteful addition of a custom 8-person spa overlooking Nichols Canyon, offering expansive views across the hills, cityscape, and out to the Pacific Ocean. The surrounding Ipe wood deck, designed to resemble the bow of a ship, is complemented by bespoke Ipe lounge chairs and ottomans—each piece included with the property.
Lush, mature fruit gardens line Wilshire concrete paths that wind down the hillside, yielding seasonal harvests of peaches, plums, pomegranates, grapes, mandarins, kumquats, lemons, limes, avocados, and grapefruit. More than 30 mature trees—including oaks, palms, jacarandas, 60-foot bamboo, Japanese maple, tall cypress, and a five-trunk basil—create a verdant, immersive retreat into nature.
Wildlife flourishes here: red-tailed hawks nest and hunt from towering pines, gliding across brilliant sunsets. Owls, squirrels, bluejays, mockingbirds, rabbits, and other creatures are frequent visitors. Just minutes from the top entrance to Runyon Canyon, this home offers direct access to one of LA’s most iconic hiking spots.
The immediate northern neighbor is a picturesque 7-acre vineyard, its vines visible from both pools. The residence has been featured in Vogue and in campaigns for luxury fashion houses including Courrèges, Prada, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton, a testament to its enduring architectural allure and cinematic beauty. Hollywood Hills The Jack Lucas Residence AKA ‘Pyramid Bungalow’ by Eric Black.
Listing courtesy of Ilana Gafni, Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. and Carl Gambino, Compass
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