Architectural Marvel: A+M House by Eric Owen Moss for Rent
SANTA MONICA – May 24, 2024 – The iconic A+M House, an architectural marvel designed by Eric Owen Moss, is now available for rent in Santa Monica, california. For the first time, prospective residents can experience this unique, shape-shifting residence, a groundbreaking experiment in architectural design completed in 2022. The rental offers a rare chance to inhabit a space that pushes boundaries, a testament to Moss’s visionary approach, as evidenced by his affiliations with Harvard, Yale, and Columbia. Read on for a closer look at this noteworthy house.
architectural Marvel: Eric Owen Moss’s A+M House Available for Rent
For the first time, a groundbreaking architectural experiment in Los Angeles is available for residency. The A+M House, designed by visionary architect Eric Owen Moss for his own family, is now on the rental market.
A Shape-Shifting Residence
Completed in 2022,the A+M House is a three-story sculptural residence that defies conventional design. Its unique form literally shifts as it rises,beginning with a curvilinear,guitar-shaped base that evolves into a rectangular rooftop. Moss himself describes it as a kinetic
building.
However, living in this architectural masterpiece comes at a premium: $24,500 per month.
Visionary Design and Construction
Moss, a former director of SCI-Arc, founded Eric Owen Moss Architects with the mission to reimagine architectural possibilities.The A+M house, located just one block from the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica Canyon, embodies this vision.
The entire structure was CNC-milled from a 3D computer model. Notably, it features what is believed to be the first residential use of polyurea over wood construction, a material combination typically found in aerospace and industrial applications.
Interior Highlights
The home’s interior is organized around a dramatic central atrium, with bridges crossing at each level, creating a sense of visual theater. The ground floor includes a library, kitchen, dining area, and the striking central atrium that draws the eye upward.
The first floor houses a symposium room designed for meetings and lectures, a tiered home theater, and a flexible sleepover space. The second floor features two bedrooms, each with seating areas and ensuite bathrooms.The rooftop boasts an open-air deck with stunning ocean views.
Expert Perspective
Frank Langen, the property’s listing agent from Compass, describes the A+M House as:
Brave, forward thinking architectural design that works. A creative utilitarian space created on a very small parcel.
Frank Langen, Compass
Langen also notes the home’s proximity to local amenities, stating, The house is two blocks from State Beach and a favorite local coffee spot Canyon Square.
why is it Available?
Langen explains the history behind the property’s availability:
The house was originally designed by the architect owner for himself and his two young kids. The kids are now grown and out of the house.
Frank Langen, Compass
