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Harry Gesner was an acclaimed American architect known for his imaginative designs that blended modernism with a deep respect for nature. Born in 1925, Gesner followed an unconventional path into architecture. After serving in the US Army during World War II, he went on to become a television cartoonist, an archaeologist, and a waterskiing instructor before studying architecture at Yale University under Frank Lloyd Wright. He soon tired of school and advanced in the field without a degree. He drew inspiration from surfing culture, organic forms, and the California coastline. He is perhaps best known for the iconic Wave House in Malibu, which appears to crest like an ocean wave, embodying his philosophy of harmonizing structures with their surroundings.

The roofline is the defining move here — a wide arc that extends over the main living space and out towards the view. Timber beams follow the curve overhead, with large panes of glazing beneath, looking across Los Angeles to Catalina Island and the Pacific. Dating from 1970, the house in Trousdale Estates is attributed to Harry Gesner.

Douglas Elliman is marketing a Harry Gesner-designed architectural estate in Beverly Hills for 27.998 million dollars. The property is listed by agent Trey Alligood and stands out for its architectural pedigree and premium location. Harry Gesner, known for several iconic residential designs, lends unique value to the listing. The home joins a select group of high-end properties currently available in the competitive California real estate landscape.

The spectacular Erenhault House – designed by Harry Gesner – is back on the market in Beverly Hills for $28 million and it doesn’t take long to understand why it stayed off the radar for more than 20 years. Nestled at 624 Cole Place, at the end of a cul-de-sac in Trousdale Estates, this house feels slightly removed from the usual Beverly Hills rhythm. Quieter. More special. It’s a place you don’t just stumble onto, you arrive there.