Description

Perched in the East Hollywood Hills, the Jason Hailey House is a Richard Neutra masterpiece, restored with reverence and creativity. Originally completed in 1959, the residence remains remarkably intact, thanks to a succession of owners who resisted the urge to alter its modernist bones. Guided by archival research, renovation project manager Barbara Lamprecht - architectural historian and author of Neutra: Complete Works (Taschen), in which the home is featured - led a careful restoration together with Los Angeles-based artist and interior decorator Anthony Barsoumian and the team at Andrew Gray Studio. Their meticulous work preserved Neutra's original vision while making thoughtful updates for contemporary living. Every Philippine mahogany panel and redwood detail was revived, while discreet enhancements - glass balcony railings, refreshed kitchen and baths, and a warm, neutral palette - bring light and clarity to the interiors. Flexible walls allow spaces to adapt, and floor-to-ceiling glass frames sweeping views, seamlessly connecting indoors with the surrounding landscape. Modern comforts such as Miele appliances, central air conditioning, and a wired sound system are thoughtfully incorporated. The home balances mid-century character-from vintage built-ins to cinematic influences-with modern sophistication, creating a space that is both inviting and elegant. Designed for entertaining, it stands as a true expression of California modernism: efficient, graceful, and timeless. Beyond the interiors, the gardens, designed by John Sharp, deepen the home's connection to nature. Known for his meditative, sustainability - driven landscapes, Sharp created a series of outdoor spaces that extend the modernist ethos into the surrounding terrain. Sculptural botanical statements - often paired with architectural-style pottery - define the front garden, leading to shaded back terraces conceived as an oasis for both entertaining and retreat. Outdoor dining, a fire pit and sunken hot tub, and even a small outdoor theater transform the terraces into flexible gathering spaces, while more secluded corners invite quiet reflection. Downstairs there is a finished bonus room, along with a spacious storage area which previously served as a creative space. *Archival photographs by Julius Shulman J. Paul Getty Trust, Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2004.R.10).