Property of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Beckstrandt, Palos Verdes | Architect: Richard J. Netrua

The Beckstrandt house is ambidextrous in that it manages to face two ways at once and get the most out of each exposure. To the west, the house overlooks the Pacific Ocean and a broad expanse of coast. Since this side faces winds from the sea, the almost continuous glass windows are stationary. On the other side, where the wind is comparatively quiet, the Beckstrandts have a patio and landscaped gardens for outdoor living in the abundant California sunshine.

The large central living room connects with a corner dining room at the north end and with a small sitting room opposite the window wall. The sitting room converts easily, by means of a folding partition, into a guest room, which opens onto the patio. The master suite of bedroom, lounge, dressing room and bath (at the southeastern end of the house) opens onto its own private garden.

The Beckstrandt house has an all-steel skeleton which was prefabricated in Los Angeles, then transported by truck to Palos Verdes and erected on the site.

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source: House and Garden Magazine | Augsut 1946