Post-War Modernist Masterpiece “Pyramid Bungalow” in Hollywood Hills |

The Jack Lucas Residence, built in 1947, was designed by architect Eric Black, with later renovations by Tony Unruh, AIA. It stands as a pure expression of post-war modernism, echoing the ideals set forth in Tomorrow’s House: A Complete Guide for the Home-Builder by George Nelson and Henry Wright. According to reports, the original owner expressed a desire for a home that would “always look modern.” That vision endures. Decades on, the house retains the sharp style and forward-looking spirit that first defined it.

7400 Pyramid Place
Los Angeles, CA 90046

$3,297,000 | 2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,516 Sq. Ft. | $2,175 Price/Sq.Ft. |8,130 Sq. Ft. Lot Size | Built in 1947

An early and enduring example of California modernism, this dramatic ridgetop residence offers classic architectural clarity and exceptional privacy.

Architect Tony Unruh, a noted specialist in modernist restoration, oversaw the addition of an eight-person spa perched above Nichols Canyon.

That spa is private and personal, with panoramic views stretching across the Hollywood hillside, the city, and all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

Inside, the ideals of Wrightian organicism and the clean-lined purity of California modernism converge.

Near floor-to-ceiling windows and ribbon-style corner glazing in the living room. Walls of Honduran mahogany—sourced from a now-extinct tree—combine with hand-cast plaster, original cork floors, and meticulously crafted cabinetry to create a richly textured interior.

With its palette of fine woods and glass, and its thoughtful orientation to the site, the home achieves a rare balance of contemporary design and timeless style.

The sleek and simple kitchen features custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, backyard views, plenty of storage, and a classic built-in workspace.

The formal dining room boasts perhaps my favorite views of the lush backyard.

Both bedrooms have excellent natural light and wonderful jetliner views of the hills. The primary bedroom has its own vintage ensuite bath.

Fruit trees grow along the Wilshire concrete paths—peaches, plums, pomegranates, grapes, mandarin oranges, kumquats, lemons, limes, avocado, and grapefruit. They ripen each summer. More than thirty mature trees rise across the land: five oaks, two palms, three jacarandas, sixty-foot bamboo, a Japanese maple, tall cypress, and a five-trunk basil. Even the air feels wild.

Two families of red-tailed hawks hunt from the pines and cross the sky at sunset. Owls come at night. Squirrels chatter in the branches. Mockingbirds sing. Bluejays, rabbits, and other small creatures pass through.

The Ipe wood deck around the spa forms the bow of a ship. Custom Ipe lounge chairs and ottomans surround both pools and will remain with the property.

The top entrance to the Runyon Canyon trail is just minutes away.

To the north, a seven-acre vineyard runs along the edge of the view. You can see the grapevines from the pool.

This incredible post-war mid-century masterpiece has appeared in Vogue and in campaigns for Courrèges, Prada, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton.

The paradox of old and new both calms and invigorates. But we have a word for it: timelessness.

At 7400 Pyramid Place, the belief that architecture can elevate daily life feels not only possible, but proven. The home’s balance is so precise, it turns simplicity into a kind of quiet luxury.

Interested in purchasing this fantastic home? I would love to get you a private tour of 7400 Pyramid Place in the Hollywood Hills. Call me today at (323) 697-3040 or email me at jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com.

Listing provided courtesy of:

Jacqueline Tager | DRE# 1476997
jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com | (323) 697-3040
Sotheby’s International Realty – Los Feliz Brokerage
1801 N Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027

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