Los Angeles hillside neighborhoods are dotted with daring residences by architect Jeffrey Eyster’s

A Brutalist Mansion in Bel Air Debuts on the Market for $36.5 Million

Los Angeles hillside neighborhoods are dotted with daring residences by architect Jeffrey Eyster’s Atelier Eyster, but one of the firm’s latest projects scales new heights along the ridgeline high above Bel Air. Spanning nearly 11,000 square feet on over half an acre along Linda Flora Drive, the ultramodern estate embraces a striking Brutalist aesthetic anchored by ten million pounds of reinforced concrete, as Robb Report recently reported.

Developer Tim McElwee purchased the land in 2017 with the clear vision of bringing an industrial-inspired structure to life using a palette of concrete, stone, glass, and walnut. More than five years of construction followed, resulting in a finished residence that balances raw industrial strength with refined architectural detailing. Angled concrete columns punctuate the expansive great room, where they meet polished terrazzo floors and rich wood paneling designed to create a continuous material language throughout the home.

Engineering and Layout of the Linda Flora Drive Estate

Beyond its visual impact, the home’s construction meets rigorous safety and durability standards. The five-bedroom residence carries a Type 1 classification, signifying that it is built with durable, non-combustible materials engineered to withstand high temperatures for extended periods without structural collapse. Only a handful of properties across the Los Angeles area hold this specific rating, putting the Bel Air estate in rare company alongside high-profile regional holdings such as Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s $200 million Malibu home.

I can create that architecture, but that’s not enough. There must be the same scales of human experience from challenging to ultra luxury, and all levels in between

— https://x.com/jeffreyeyster/status/2061308864226820215

The interior layout matches its heavy-duty foundation with open, light-filled living spaces. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors in the main living areas pivot open to expansive terraces framing mountaintop vistas and the Pacific Ocean. The west-facing great room serves as a primary viewing gallery for sunset views, while a stone island in the adjoining kitchen functions as a sculptural centerpiece. A stone-crafted bar sits directly in front of a floating staircase.

The entire upper floor is dedicated to the primary suite. The bedroom features towering glass doors connecting directly to a private roof garden complete with a sunken fire pit lounge, built-in seating, and views stretching toward the Getty Museum and the downtown Los Angeles skyline. Additional primary suite amenities include a coffee bar, a circular terrazzo soaking tub centered in the stone-finished bath, and a walk-in closet fitted with glass display cases.

Wellness Features and Entertainment Options Define $36.5 Million Property

The property’s lower and outdoor levels add a suite of wellness and entertainment features. The residence includes a dedicated home theater, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, steam and sauna rooms, a fully equipped gym, a sunroom, and two swimming pools, one of which is designed as an elongated oval.

Jeffrey eyster and angela altman attend the southern california institute of architecture

Aaron Kirman of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California and Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency hold the co-listing for the $36.5 million property.