One of the tenets of Treebones Resort is to build shelters that perch lightly on the land. The Autonomous Tent doesn't require a foundation, instead resting on a deck that is held to the ground with screws.
The patio and pool area are perfect for full integration of indoor/outdoor living.
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A sunken den, complete with a fireplace, creates an intimate setting for lounging and conversation.
7149 Woodrow Wilson Drive is the only one of the boat houses with windows on the side.
Designed by Harry Gesner and built by Norwegian shipbuilders in the late 1950s, the home features hard-to-find materials, original woodwork, and a spectacular view.
Sliding glass doors lead out to the deck, while a standalone fireplace keeps the living area cozy.
The entrance and carport of 7149 Woodrow Wilson Drive.
A view looking into the living room from the deck. The home features new cork floors throughout.
Designed by visionary architect Harry Gesner and updated by Griffin Enright, this breezy post-and-beam residence boasts upscale amenities.
The Wave House sits directly next to the Sandcastle on the sands of Malibu. When Gesner created it in 1957, the design had originally been born when he was surfing and drew the shape of the house on his surfboard with a piece of grease pencil, and would transfer it to a drawing pad and vellum when he returned to the sand. He found inspiration in the way a giant wave embraces you—and how you become a part of it. The roof is lined with copper shingles layered in a way that gives the impression of fish scales.
Harry Gesner sharing his inspirational story. #harrygesner #sandcastle #iconichouses
Video still courtesy of Jamie Leilani Pelayo
The main house rotates around a large fireplace, where Gesner’s late wife Nan Martin used to perform for friends and family. Surrounding this gathering zone is old growth redwood cut in the 1800s, reused telephone poles, and reclaimed wood that’s been turned into door frames, window frames, and floors.
Gesner (shown here in the circular main house) welcomed us in to explore his home. He told us how he believes round design is one of the easiest and best ways to build so that you don’t lose any space without sacrificing a strong structure. “Everything else in the universe is round and exists in cycles—plants, the sun, the way the planets orbit,” he continued.
The home’s dramatic triangular facade is nestled into the natural surroundings and features an expansive entry with a geometric carport.
The windows that surround the circular structure reflect the surroundings. #harrygesner #sandcastle #iconichouses #malibu
Gesner used reclaimed wood to build the structure himself. #malibu #harrygesner #sandcastle #iconichouses
In Gesner's garage is a 2001 motorcycle that belongs to his assistant, Lisa Stoddard. #harrygesner #sandcastle #iconichouses
Looking up from the beach, it blends into the natural environment perfectly. #harrygesner #sandcastle #iconichouses #malibu
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