The gravity-defying space-age 'Garcia House' in Los Angeles just hit the market for $16 million. The home is suspended more than 60 feet above a cliff and has an outdoor pool. Take a look inside.

Robert DavisJan 21, 2023, 00:16 IST

Roger Davies

John Lautner's modernist masterpiece in LA just hit the market for $16 million.
It is a gravity-defying structure that has 60-foot caissons suspending it above the canyon.

John Lautner's 'Garcia House' is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom architectural masterpiece located in Los Angeles.

Garcia House.Roger Davies

The house, which is listed with agent Aaron Kirman at AKG, appears almost like a half-moon rising above the landscape.

The iconic curved roof.Roger Davies

Architecture firm Marmol Radziner, which specializes in restoring midcentury modern homes, renovated the home in 2003. The preservation project included adding stained walnut cabinetry and a sliding glass door that opens up the living room.

Part of the living room.Roger Davies

Architecture firm Marmol Radziner, which specializes in restoring midcentury modern homes, renovated the home in 2003. The preservation project included adding stained walnut cabinetry and a sliding glass door that opens up the living room.

Garcia House is also known as 'Rainbow House' because of its iconic curved roof and multicolored windows in the living room.

A view of the wall of windows at Garcia House.Roger Davies

This sepia-toned window changes the perspective of the exterior landscape.

A sepia-toned window in the living roon.Roger Davies

The home also includes original terrazzo flooring and lava rock in the entryway.

A lounge area.Roger Davies

The living room includes a working fireplace and sliding glass doors that open up to the garden below.

One side of Garcia House's living room.Roger Davies

The living and eating areas are all connected under the curved roof, and both parts of the home have incredible views of the canyon.

The dining room.Roger Davies

The back terrace of the Garcia house includes a small cactus garden and a curved staircase.

The back terrace.Roger Davies

Each bedroom includes its own stunning view.

The primary bedroom.Roger Davies

The library includes a large built-in bookcase and large windows for natural lighting.

The library.Roger Davies

The home also includes a verdant garden that was designed by landscape architect John Sharp, as detailed in the listing notes.

A seating area overlooking the garden.Roger Davies

The newest addition to the home is an almond-shaped pool that was added in 2008 and mirrors the home's facade.

The new pool.Roger Davies

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The gravity-defying space-age 'Garcia House' in Los Angeles just hit the market for $16 million. The home is suspended more than 60 feet above a cliff and has an outdoor pool. Take a look inside.

John Lautner's 'Garcia House' is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom architectural masterpiece located in Los Angeles.

The house, which is listed with agent Aaron Kirman at AKG, appears almost like a half-moon rising above the landscape.

Architecture firm Marmol Radziner, which specializes in restoring midcentury modern homes, renovated the home in 2003. The preservation project included adding stained walnut cabinetry and a sliding glass door that opens up the living room.

Garcia House is also known as 'Rainbow House' because of its iconic curved roof and multicolored windows in the living room.

This sepia-toned window changes the perspective of the exterior landscape.

The home also includes original terrazzo flooring and lava rock in the entryway.

The living room includes a working fireplace and sliding glass doors that open up to the garden below.

The living and eating areas are all connected under the curved roof, and both parts of the home have incredible views of the canyon.

The back terrace of the Garcia house includes a small cactus garden and a curved staircase.

Each bedroom includes its own stunning view.

The library includes a large built-in bookcase and large windows for natural lighting.

The home also includes a verdant garden that was designed by landscape architect John Sharp, as detailed in the listing notes.

The newest addition to the home is an almond-shaped pool that was added in 2008 and mirrors the home's facade.