Inside an Abstract A-Frame Home in the Woods | Unique Spaces | Architectural Digest

Today, Architectural Digest travels to the wooded canyons of Los Angeles to tour Stebel House. Built in 1961 by Harry Gesner, one of Southern California’s most prolific architects, it comprises three A-frame structures that combine to create an enchanting triangular form that looks straight out of a storybook. Surrounded by woodland, it is hard to believe this charming design is just a stone's throw from the city's hustle and bustle.


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[skifast]

Awesome. His son did a great tour of the Malibu beach house his dad built too. It's great to see a son so proud of his dad and tell us with a real storytellers passion.

[foxwilliamulder]

As an architecture student, seeing what is possible in this realm is what keeps me going when school gets tough. This house is considerate of both of the artists who commissioned it as well as doubling as the story of Harry Gesner's life inspirations and pulling that off is nothing short of amazing.

[jackfran]

Love this house. But also love hearing him talk about his Father. You can tell he loves his Dad and continued his passion.

[CHERYLC-zlyb]

So well done and narrated beautifully by his son paying homage to his father

[peacemyheart]

Now THAT is a house I would love to live in.

[rickjamesdos]

This genuinely might be my favorite house I’ve ever seen ever

[jimhearsonwriter]

How fitting that Zen has such a chilled and relaxing voice.

[Onward]

I love that in the 60’s this was a house built for people that didn’t have a lot of money. Now this house would cost $1, 200, 000 to build.

[jacquiwmch]

How magical to listen to Zen as he shares his father Harry’s talent. Growing up in Pukerua bay in New Zealand I first fell in love with A frame houses. They dotted the hill above the beach like little location markers of joy. How lucky we all are to have Harry Gesner’s vision still enjoyed and admired today.

[biggothepiggo]

Watching this gave me so much joy. How inspiring! I could watch footage of Gesner homes, presented by his son, all day long.

[minniegirl]

It is absolutely stunning and unique. It is so well preserved. It's touching just how proud his son is ❤

[davidcattin]

Goodness! He and dad both could be Hollywood heartthrobs! Oh, I like the house too ;o)

[gabrielleparis]

🌳I stumbled upon a derelict A-frame surrounded by blackjack oaks overlooking a lake in a small town in Georgia. I now live in that A Frame, it is modest, not a fancy architect design. But the experience of living in this unique style is extraordinary: the lift of the ceiling and how nature is so huge through the windows reaches into your soul. I feel I can touch the trees and the sky and the lake. Loved this video✨️

[teasipper]

Thanks for showing us this beautiful house. It was so moving to see and hear the host's love and understanding of his father coming through in every scene. It's plain to see that they had a special connection and he can feel his father's spirit in every corner of the house.

[deealex]

kinda reminds me of a wooden cabbins we have here in finland. and the nature around it makes it feel so homey. as a photographer myself i do a lot architectural pictures, its my passion, this house is a piece of art

[maryhart]

The window framing looks like a Mondrian painting. Just stunning!

[kagey]

Wow! This house is amazing!! Thank you for sharing.

[howlinhauler]

the best architects love nature and light. Adult only decks are cool.

[greencliffsbluesea]

Love it. That living room is really special, with the treetop views, sunken seating, and rock garden and plantings matching what's immediately outside, giving you that indoor/outdoor living feeling.

[wwbdwwbd]

The son and the father are spitting images of each other.