02/13/2015
Four level, 4800 square foot, ultra-modern home created from glass & concrete with wood accents. Fronting an oceanfront bluff, with access to the famous Bird Rock surf break. Floor to ceiling glass sliders for indoor and outdoor living. Roof-top whirlpool bath Spa Description: Among the beautiful homes lining the coast of La Jolla in San Diego, an area where ultra-luxury properties reign supreme, this glass and concrete towered home redefines contemporary modern-luxury. This is a very rare Jonathan Segal designed private residence and was the last home photographed by famed mid-century modern architectural photographer, Julius Shulman. Reflecting brilliant design, ex*****on and detailed craftsmanship in every aspect, this awe inspiring home is purposely designed to reflect a close relationship with the ocean and shoreline. The home is oriented perfectly southward to maximize sun exposure during the day, and dramatic views of sunsets over the ocean in the evenings. The stunning multi-level property overlooks one of the most esteemed surf breaks in San Diego, Bird Rock, and is situated on a pristine 62-foot wide protected, unobstructed stretch of La Jolla`s Pacific Oceanfront shoreline. The home is recognized as an architectural masterpiece, built as a massive, four-level poured-in-place polished concrete structure, and then enveloped in glass and steel. Warmth was achieved by layering American walnut on all the ceilings, including the top deck’s cantilever cut-out, kitchen cabinets, interior doors and floors. Every room above grade is directed to the ocean through the use of vertical and horizontal planes. The defining visual edges of this ocean front residence promote an outdoor connection through the use of three stories of expansive glass walls, and a deck area that reaches to the sea
