Hunt House, Malibu
historic place
The Hunt House, a historic place in Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, was completed in 1957. Craig Ellwood and Jerrold Lomax designed it for Dr. Victor and Elizabeth Hunt. This residence is a significant example of California Modernism and Mid-Century Modern residential architecture. It was recognized as an Architectural Record House of the Year in 1959. A demolition attempt in 2013 was prevented. Restoration began in 2018, led by architect Diane Bald and Michael Budman, with a team including Jim Tyler, who worked with Ellwood. The Hunt House is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Its preservation maintains an important example of modern architectural design in Southern California.