1954 Lucile Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90039

$2,350,000

Listed Price
2

bed Beds

2

shower Baths

1,395 sqft

straighten $1,684 / sqft

1960

calendar_month Built

Property Description

A testament to ingenuity and engineering: The Garduno-Heiser House, 1960. Raul F. Garduno, Architect, with Peter Heiser and Paul Judson. Garduno and Heiser were classmates at the storied USC School of Architecture in the late 50's, a program that generated prodigious mid-century talents including William Krisel, Pierre Koenig and countless others. Together, the two college undergrads embraced the formidable challenge of designing this, the first of two side-by-side steel frame houses, with construction requiring minimum grading on a steep, and supposedly unbuildable Silver Lake hillside. Long on youthful temerity but short on funds, the pair realized their dream with Heiser, originally a successful child actor, selling his 1950's Corvette to raise capital for construction. Influenced by the sports car's pioneering use of lightweight fiberglass panels, Garduno and Heiser in turn utilized the material in the design of the original sinks and tubs throughout the residence. Featured in 1961 issues of Arts & Architecture magazine and LA Times "Home," the steel frame house is cantilevered over the site, making it appear suspended in the air. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer widescreen views stretching from Hollywood to La Crescenta, including vistas of local landmarks Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign. Approximately 500 square feet of deck surrounds the living room offering a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. In 2015, the current owners began a comprehensive and faithful restoration in consultation with Peter Heiser and the Garduno family. The renovated residence features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, dining room that doubles as a family room, Malm living room fireplace, and sunken tub in the primary bath that overlooks the private interior atrium. Both bedrooms feature large windows, placed for natural light and sight lines that extend to Griffith Park, while renovation of the secondary bath pays homage to the beautiful tiled mosaics at LAX, 1961 design by Charles D. Kratka. Period details include partially suspended walnut kitchen cabinetry, George Nelson modular shelving system in the family / dining room, home office nook, original Gladding McBean tile as well as art by celebrated mid-20th century ceramist David Gil. The detached carport is situated at the base of the dramatic steps, presenting a corridor up to Garduno and Heiser's lasting achievement.

Interior Features

Kitchen Information
Features Tile Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Kitchen Island
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms 2
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms 2
Fireplace Information
Features Living Room, Free Standing
Interior Information
Features Living Room Deck Attached
Cooling Type Central Air

Listing Information

Address 1954 Lucile Avenue
City Los Angeles
State CA
Zip 90039
County Los Angeles
Listing Agent Ilana Gafni DRE#01911684
Co-Listing Agent Robert Moore DRE#02032806
Courtesy Of Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.
MLS 24385065
List Price $2,350,000
Status Active
Type Residential
Subtype Single Family Residence
Structure Size 1,395
Lot Size 7,530
Year Built 1960
DOM 8

Exterior Information

Other Structures
Structures Shed(s)
Features Deck, Wood
View Yes

Maps

Listing information courtesy of: Ilana Gafni, Robert Moore, Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. . *Based on information from the Association of REALTORS/Multiple Listing as of Jun 29th, 2024 at 5:07 AM and/or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.