The fashion entrepreneurs sought the expertise of AD100 interior designer Jane Hallworth to transform the clifftop residence into the perfect weekend getaway for their family of six.
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“It was the light,” says Jens Grede, a Sweden-born, LA-based entrepreneur, recalling his first impression when he toured his Malibu weekend home with his British wife and business partner, Emma. “When we saw this view, it was exactly what we had in mind for paradise.”
“We bought it on a Thursday and stayed there that weekend,” Emma adds. They had been house hunting for years and watched as several similar properties got snatched up during the pandemic, so even though the house wasn’t officially on the market they didn’t dillydally. “We came straight in and said, ‘Kids, make do, we’ll figure it out in the next few months.’”
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In 1962, the midcentury-modern house emerged as a vision of Paul S. Visher, transitioning from a naval background to a career in aerospace. Commanding attention atop Encinal Bluffs, it captivates with panoramic vistas stretching from Broad Beach to El Matador. Its location isn’t just picturesque; it’s strategic. As 1972 ushered in the era of the California Coastal Commission and stringent regulations on oceanfront development, this residence found itself uniquely poised, akin to the tip of a needle, thanks to its early placement.
Over the course of the subsequent six decades, the property changed hands, with notable owners such as Brad Pitt, as well as Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. Each steward infused their own touches while preserving the essence of the pristine, contemporary design emblematic of its era. “I’m particularly drawn to the California aesthetic of the 1970s,” remarks Jens, drawing inspiration from icons like the Eagles, David Geffen, and other luminaries of the period. “Joan Didion’s presence in West Malibu resonates deeply with me; her documentary sparked my fascination with the liberating ambiance of this locale.”
Architect Christopher Sorensen orchestrated a redesign of the wall openings to foster seamless connection with both the expansive skyline and the interior courtyard, ingeniously centered around a majestic Monterey pine tree. The primary challenge arose in reimagining the kitchen layout, a feat conquered by Hallworth and Sorensen through the creation of a slatted bar pavilion and a guillotine window, allowing the invigorating ocean breeze to permeate the space. “Introducing the ocean’s melody into the interiors brings an unexpected and deeply emotive dimension,” Hallworth acknowledges, paying tribute to Sorensen’s ingenuity. “The window stands as a testament to remarkable engineering prowess.”
The entry hall features a mix of potted plants from Orchids de Oro in Culver City.
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