THE CAPLIN HOUSE - Frederick Fisher, AIA - 1979 An iconic house in an iconic neighborhood, the "Caplin House" is the first solo project of world-renowned architect Frederick Fisher (Annenberg Community Beach House; MoMA P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center; Bergamot Station and Galleries; Natural History Museum of LA "Commons Project" - underway). An architecturally significant home that has been meticulously restored, maintained, and updated, the "Caplin House" has been featured in the Los Angeles Times and Wall Street Journal, and many architecture books, journals, and magazines. Fisher worked in Frank Gehry's then-six person office in the 1970s, and one can observe Gehry's influence in Fisher's "deconstructivist" approach to this dramatic Venice dwelling with its tall, expansive open spaces that maximize sunlight and a design concept that replicates a boat's hull and a rooftop in the shape of a breaking wave. The home's different design elements converge in a spectacular central atrium with an exposed beam ceiling, oversized skylights, and lofted balconies. The Los Angeles Conservancy describes the atrium as "the heart of the house and the connector of all its parts it feels like an outdoor courtyard, an illusion enhanced by Fisher's irregular arrangements of doors and windows." Just off the atrium is a gourmet chef's kitchen with stainless steel Viking appliances, a double oven, and built-in microwave. From the kitchen, step down into an inviting office/screening room featuring custom-built handcrafted furniture by master woodworker Shin Okuda of Waka Waka Studio. Framing the atrium, a double staircase leads to three upstairs bedrooms, which are separated on either side of the house by a library catwalk style balcony. The primary bedroom is open and bright and includes ample storage and closet space. Enjoy sunny views from a charming window seat nook that extends out above the front yard. The sun drenched ensuite bathroom features an elegant skylight, a double-shower, and modern bathtub. There are two guest bedrooms, one with a built-in loft and a private balcony. A whimsical yellow staircase leads to a spacious roof-deck with stunning 360-degree views. Two outdoor "surfer" showers and gated parking for two cars complete Frederick Fisher's breakout solo design. The "Caplin House" enjoys a prime location in the heart of Venice Beach, one block from the boutique shops and world-class restaurants on Abbot Kinney Boulevard (called "the coolest block in America" by GQ magazine), and two blocks from the surf and sand of the world-famous Venice Boardwalk, the most popular tourist destination in Los Angeles. ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SALE
