A Monumental Home Made of Cinder Blocks and Glass Seeks $6M in L.A.

Designed by architect Finn Kappe, the Pacific Palisades property comes with massive living areas—and a price tag to match.
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Location: 390 Vance Street, Pacific Palisades, California

Architect: Finn Kappe

Price: $5,995,000

Year Built: 1992

Footprint: 3,535 square feet (four bedrooms, three baths)

Lot Size: 0.32 acres

From the agent: "Designed by Finn Kappe and completed in 1992, the site originally housed a small historical Spanish structure which was honored by preserving the facade. The new residence, however, is a two-story modern semi-industrial loft-like structure, as expected with the impressive lineage of the Kappe name. Constructed mostly of cinder block & glass, the house is warmly contrasted with oak floors and timbered doors. Centering the house is the dramatic, voluminous, living room and fireplace set against the two-story glass wall embracing the canyon backdrop."

The sprawling residence sits nestled under soaring trees on a lush lot in Pacific Palisades.

The sprawling residence sits nestled under soaring trees on a lush lot in Pacific Palisades.

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The spacious living room offers a modern blend of cinderblock, wood, and cement. The two-story glass wall framing the fireplace allows the area to be bathed in natural light.  

The spacious living room offers a modern blend of cinderblock, wood, and cement. The two-story glass wall framing the fireplace allows the area to be bathed in natural light.  

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The top level includes a loft-like kitchen, dining area, and living room which opens up to the outdoor deck overlooking the gardens.

The top level includes a loft-like kitchen, dining area, and living room which opens up to the outdoor deck overlooking the gardens.

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A closer peek at the covered deck, complete with an outdoor kitchen and dining area.

A closer peek at the covered deck, complete with an outdoor kitchen and dining area.

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Each of the four bedrooms feature floor-to-ceiling wooden doors and encased windows.

Each of the four bedrooms feature floor-to-ceiling wooden doors and encased windows.

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