Renowned Malibu architect Harry Gesner, called the “Maverick of Malibu,” was known for his striking, gravity-defying homes inspired by the dramatic California landscape, the ocean, and his time spent surfing.
The self-taught architect, who passed away at the age of 97 in 2022, was an adventurous surfer, skier, archaeologist, cartoonist, and was deeply inspired by nature in all forms. His most famous home to this day is the Wave House in Malibu, which he designed in 1957. He was never an accredited architect, as he taught himself in the field, but his creations are some of the most notable throughout L.A.
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