Inside A Stunning Sandcastle-Shaped Beach House | On The Market | Architectural Digest
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- čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
- Today AD travels to the rugged shores of Malibu, California to tour Sandcastle House, the remarkable family home of architect Harry Gesner. This stunning property was born from a promise to Gesner’s wife to build her dream house on the shores of Malibu. This one-of-a-kind home is made almost entirely from reclaimed materials salvaged from surrounding areas and inspired by the structural design of a sandcastle. But what makes Sandcastle House so special is Gesner built it with his own two hands for his family, making it a true labor of love.
Artworks by:
Susie Alexander
Gesner Family Trust
Steven Lippman
Chris Roloff
Thumbnail Image by Aaran Alps
Special Thanks to:
Jaime Morse and Brett Baer at VESTA vestahome.com/
Director: Meg Sutton
Director of Photography: Grant Bell
Editor: Alex Mechanik
Host: Zen Gesner
Producer: Chase Lewis
Line Producer: Joe Buscemi
Associate Producer: Josh Crowe
Production Manager: Peter Brunette
Production Coordinator: Kariesha Kidd
Camera Operator: Josh Andersen
Audio: Paul Cornett
Drone Operator: Arran Alps
Production Assistant: Ariel Labasan
Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
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This has now become one of my all-time favorite AD tours. Your father’s passion, artistry, and perspective are things to be admired. I appreciate his use of reclaimed materials and adoration of the nature around him. Absolutely beautiful.
Yes. Not pretentious at all.
@@jamesdellaneve9005 Except the structure will destroy the beach.
@@amraceway I was interested in the statement about surviving earthquakes. I designed and built my own house in land 65 miles fro this house. I saw that it was built on pilings. This makes sense. It had the least intrusive footprint and if put into the bedrock will never have an issue. This is the least intrusive footprint.
It's my favorite one, too. A very special place.
@@fryesteph It is destroying the beach. At least nature will wash it all a way sooner rather than later.
I'm moved to tears. "Let's build a sand castle for mommy." is the most amazing thing I've ever heard. This needs to be a movie or a whole documentary. I would love to hear more stories about your neighbors and the parties. There's nothing else like this anywhere!
Yep, and now the son is selling it 😢
@@nataliaan Unfortunately, life circumstances change. Sadly, in some cases , new homeowners move in, and renovate according to their style. I hope that that much of the original design remains intact.
The son is not just handsome, but a smooth narrator. Cool house and California style memories.
He is a well trained actor, as was his beautiful mother.
The fact that they're selling it makes me sad for some odd reason. It feels like when you're young and your summer vacation ends.
Yeah, Definitely feels like this house should remain in the family.
If you could build a house for $400,000 and have ur child sell it for over 25 million, you'd let him too.
@@brqxton8974 Yeah, it's only natural that people don't stay in the same house they grew up in. I'm simply saying that parting with this house must be rather emotional.
@@MissRoseRosie definitely agree there
@@brqxton8974 that property itself makes up most of that lol.
I've been here 4 or 5 times on jobs, it is only better in person, and this family is so nice.
There are many more nice features than what's shown here.
Dude I’m kinda jealous
What a blessing to be born and raised in this beauty of a house with a soul. To me this is more than a house, its like a living object. Breathtaking.
finally a house that truly reflects the owner's personality and passions, not a cookie-cutter "luxury" house
What an original comment...
@@michellestella7477what an original response
I think I found my dreamhouse.
It says “on the market”. If you don’t get this house after this comment…..
Wow
Igual yo❤
Where do we meet for the duel? 🧐
Same - an astonishing achievement by the architect/builder ❤
I don't think I've ever seen such a personal and ahead of its time stunning house- why would you ever sell this masterpiece?
Because $27.5mm is a lot of money.
@@therealjaypowellit is actually priceless because of the family history.
@@mustseevideos7777 Not when you have to pay property taxes.
@@therealjaypowell But he built it for free.
@seeharvester: I'm pretty sure not ALL materials were free. What about the "concrete dinner plate" base", for instance?
If I had a property like this, I would never sell it
@@1061anna Sadly true, not to mention taxes and maintenance fees must be substantial.
@@lapsedluddite3381 And the fact that the sea will reclaim it.
and soon the house will be under water! sad to sell but might be a very smart move
haha 😭
nah, it will just float away to neverland@@ck2964
This house is so organic, full of warmth and personality. One of my favorite tours.
It stands firm, because it was built out of...❤
Beautifully said ❤😊
@@leeleemee Built out of madness. It is on a soft coastline and will collapse into the sea.
I’m in love with this property. This is what architecture, engineering, and creative design is about
His Father was amazing!!! Intelligent, creative and so resourceful.
His father was a dreamer through & through!! What an inspiration.
We can save the earth if we have many Architects like this.
If I have money, this house is mine. It has soul and all the materials, you always have something to do around the house, taking care... I love it
I´m so glad I clicked play on this tour. It´s absolutely gorgeous. Many flashier homes do not compare.
If I had a property like this, I would never sell it. His father was a dreamer through & through!! What an inspiration..
Two of Harry Gesner's masterpieces are now for sale: The Wave House, (next door) for $49,500,000., while Sandcastle House is being offered for $22,500,000.
Ugh, the property taxes. 😭
What is the sandcastle selling for? Do you know? I assume the treehouse and guesthouse are included?
@@jamiejoygattodid you read the comment?
thank you, I think I read another comment and commented on this one!! LOL@@nataliaalfonso2662
@@jamiejoygatto $27.5M.
At first sight it looks like a spaceship or sombrero. The inside is a thing of beauty and the views are the icing on the cake. Absolutely love it! ❤️
Space sombrero.
@@ericcarabetta1161 Now THERE's a new sci-fi series waiting to happen!
The house is the icing on the cake. the views are the cake.
@@bosdavy1 It will have a more than a view when it falls into the sea. This is development insanity.
@@amracewayit's been there before you were born, everything dies😢
This is the best episode of AD tours I have ever seen. The host does an amazing job.
I love these houses that just get developed by the actual architectures even after the initial building is finished. They have so much character and thought put into them and you can just see it....
What a magical childhood he had!
Every part of this house is filled with memories, which makes it even more beautiful. It saddens me that it's now on the market.
i have probably watched a thousand of house tours but this one, this one has to be the most beautiful tour i've ever seen. i have no words honestly, just wow. breath taking.
At first i wasnt sure how i would feel about this house but as we went more in depth, the more fascinated i became with it. The attention to detail is spectacular and i love the idea of using reclaimed materials
This property seem like a family heirloom. Filled with memories. It must be difficult to say goodbye & sell up.
This is beyond gorgeous. Everything is beautifully incorporated and I like that the materials have their own backstories.
This has to be one of the most magnificent houses and interiors I have ever seen. You can feel serene and balanced simply by looking at it. Living in there must a tremendous experience. Stunning!!
This is absolutely priceless. So much effort and love his father put in, he shouldn't sell it.
I agree..
Easily my favourite of the AD tours. What a joy it must've been to grow up in this house.
It's really wild how some people get to live their lives.
True 🥲🥲🥲
This house is amazing! I don’t know why you would sell it. It’s almost like you're giving away something that’s a legacy in your family.
i agree. it's like a heirloom. unless he's selling because he really can't afford living there, he shouldn't let go
My heart sank when he said “it’s on the market”.
honestly such a magical place that i hope nobody changes. it's beautiful inside and out
Just...wow! Absolutely stunning. It must have been so amazing to grow up here. It's so wonderful to hear the adoration and respect that you have for your father. 🥰
What a cool house. I hope someone buys it and loves it as much as this family did.
Same here. My heart sank when he mentioned that it's on the market. I hope it is snapped up by someone who falls in love with it and doesn't end up being bought purely for the land it sits on.
This is the stuff that I stay subbed to AD for - bespoke structures that speak for the creator and everyone they held close for generations. More of this please ❤
what a dream, the greenhouse is such an artful touch! love all of the precious details being celebrated 🕊️
This is the most beautiful AD property I’ve ever seen, if this was in my family with the stories behind it all I could never sell it id need it to be kept in the family but each to their own and I truly hope whoever does purchase it sees the beauty and takes care of it keeping its authenticity without changing it
This is all about your mom! The woman who inspired a genius to create a masterpiece! ❤
The most beautiful house I’ve ever seen and it has a soul, full of warmth and personality.
Very special place and amazing storytelling! An heartwarming AD tour❤
Growing up rich looks so nice
One of the most beautiful homes I have seen in my life... All Love ad Light to you and your family 💞
Pure Love. This was built with pure love and passion. One of the best tours in this channel.
I can’t believe he’s selling it!! 🥺 I would never let that leave my family - it’s his father’s legacy…
Get a hold of yourself, Emma.
ikr? The house is so unique and beautiful. And his dad built it for his mom. I'm in shock.
This house was made with so much love 😢 Omg I felt it thru watching I wouldn’t be able to let go wow just wow your father did an amazing job!!! Just wow this is beautiful
What an amazing house, it provided an amazing life! Who ever buys this will be one lucky person! Thank you for sharing. I’m in love!
By far the best AD house tour ever. Beautiful views, amazing use of discarded architectural details, touching family history. It's otherworldly.
Wow! I so enjoyed watching and hearing about this amazing house. Thanks, Zen, for sharing! Aloha!
This is so perfect and breathtaking I'm fumbling for words...in absolute awe....
Stunning!! I love the history of it❤
What a fantastic house, this feature has sent me down a Harry Gesner rabbit hole, loved the feature and his son telling the story is an excellent touch, now looking for the book houses of the sundown sea, thank you for this.
Love the family stories with the history. Thank you
Spectacular!! Each room, every nook & cranny compliments another.
Warmth, comforts blended with nature's outstanding beauty.
Breathtaking. Magical. Thanks for sharing it ❤️
It breaks my heart it's leaving your family, though.
I never thought a house would enchant me as John Lautner's do. This beach house is a waking dream. All hail the inspiration and execution!
The creative soul can explore to get one with the atmosphere around. Respective and functional at the same time. A wonderful house, inviting to be admired.
The most beautiful house I've ever seen and beautiful narration ❤
It;s so beautiful I am on the verge of tears.
Thank you! Stunning, unique design. A great and rare remnant of it's era, and overflowing with soulfulness.🙂🙂🙂🙂
Beautiful. Lovely guy. Very humble and great energy. His Dad sounds like a very cool guy indeed.
This is such a creative way of sharing this wonderful story... Really cool. Thank you.
Zen the host is a dreamboat
HANDS DOWN... BEST ONE YET!🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤
This is the coolest house with a beautiful story. Probably my favorite AD video ever
I rarely envy wealthy ppl's homes, they seem so predictable and staged, but THIS......❤️
Thank you for sharing . It's a beautiful ❤️ unconventional house done with love and purpose .
What a tour ! Thank you AD and Zen for this visit !
Love the house and love love love the story behind it! Amazing.
I love the history and the story of this house and how it was built. This is one of the reasons I fell in love with architecture and design, because it's so fascinating and you can always learn something new. I never knew sand was non compressible that's a fun fact I will always have knowledge about now.
Stunning and so much thought and care in every detail... I'd love to see this place in person.
Thank you Harry for being so far ahead of your time. Enjoy riding the waves of eternity.
What a cool place. Harry Gesner was such a creative guy!
Very cool! It's a very unique property in a great location. I absolutely love that fireplace. Thank you for sharing!
My all-time favorite house. Perfection.
WOW! AMAZING! and such a loving presentation
this is the most magical house i've ever seen 💯❣
Your story telling abilities are amazing!! Loved the tour, so special
what a soulful house, full of wonder and calmness.
Absolute perfection ❤
Absolutely magnifnificent..in every way ❤
This kind of style and quality is a real gem ✨💖
I love seeing how others live. I love that we preserve these spaces. There is a felt sense of life and love and everything in between. When we view this as a collective, may it give rise to our shared humanity, even if we feel we are lacking. Yes, there are places and people that live seemingly more elevated. But don’t discount beauty, as you find it.
So wonderful and beautiful! Very unique!!
I once went to a party in this house. Nan was holding forth in the kitchen with a Shakespearean reading of the LA Times. Unforgettable! Rod did not show up however.
This is truly a one of a kind beach house, i adore it ❤
Again, so lovely. It's beautiful to see all the repurposed materials, they add history and charm. But I still don't want to wash all those windows!
I'm speechless! Wow!
Beautiful everything about this, your dad was amazing....
An exquisite piece of art 👌
Probably the most perfect property I’ve seen for how I want to live.
literally the coolest house ive ever seen
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance! Great book! Awesome house and video!
If I lived there I would never leave! 😍 LOVE! 🌊
Omg.... it should be a community center now. So magical
I love everything about this house. This is a dream house
Incredible collects.🔥 But the mural is wildly amazing❤🔥 She did an amazing job, wish to see her works featured somewhere...lol