A Study in Restraint and Elevation
Modernism in Flight
Perched above Clifton, Pengilly House reinterprets 1960s LA modernism with swooping concrete ribbons that appear to float effortlessly above the rock. Its curvilinear upper levels dissolve into the ocean horizon—an homage to Lautner’s sculptural vision
The Architecture of Restraint
The dramatic sunken lounge, slanted windows, and copper details evoke a jet‐set airport terminal aesthetic. It’s glamour reimagined: restrained, architectural, quietly cinematic without ever feeling performative
An Elevated Escape
The home’s pavilion—an infinity pool, spa and sunken bar floating above a “green lawn in the sky”—is not just architecture; it’s an elevated experience. A refuge that literally rises above everyday life
Soft-Spoken Mastery
What could have been a mere statement becomes a sanctuary. Raw concrete, timber and terrazzo combine with bespoke furnishings to produce a residence where design doesn’t shout—it speaks softly, powerfully, and unmasks itself slowly
