Pierre Koenig’s ‘Schwartz House’ Listed For $4.550 Million In Santa Monica

Pierre Koenig had already designed some of the world’s most famous residences in the world before he took on the project the would become known as the “Schwartz House.” Built in 1994, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence was the last project Koenig ever completed—and is now available once again. 

Listed for $4.550 million, the Rustic Canyon home features 2,380 square feet of living space amidst its iconic steel structure. Here in only the second offering since the architecture was commissioned, Koenig demonstrates a mastery of materials, sensitivity to the environment, and a harmonious relationship with nature. 

The home is held aloft by four heroic columns, minimizing the impact on the site. The living space has then been rotated on axis thirty degrees, focusing on the southern exposure and capturing on-shore breezes to conserve energy. The perfect integration of form and function, the structure is literally the finish, the palette of materials minimal and serene: black steel framing, galvanized wall panels, aluminum fenestration, frosted glass. 

Inside, the home is warm and inviting, with hardwood floors, speckled light playing on white walls throughout the day, and an open plan connecting living, dining, and kitchen spaces. A guest suite with separate entry has many alternate uses as home office, gym, or studio. 

The property was recently updated with all new appliances, new roof and refinished floors.

Brian Linder with Compass holds the listing.

Photos by Cameron Carothers