The Hollywood production duo behind American Psycho and The Virgin Suicides have put their one-of-a-kind ‘invisible’ home in the desert up for sale for a whopping $18 million – hoping the unique home will be as successful as some of their past projects.
Chris and Roberta Hanley, who have been partners in life and work since meeting in college, spent years designing and building their dream home in Joshua Tree, California after being told that their home 720 square foot temporary guesthouse violated local regulations because it was too small.
The couple decided to go big – and go home. They began imagining their 5,500 square foot mansion which features an indoor-outdoor pool, four bedrooms, 360-degree views of Joshua Tree’s amazing natural vistas, and the visual features are so spectacular the home was pitched. on Netflix’s ‘The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals.’
He also has become an industry secret, hosting high-profile guests over the years, including singer Demi Lovato and musician Diplo.
“I think Demi Lovato saw aliens there,” Chris said. The Wall Street Journal.
The house is decorated with a few personal objects. The owners said they did it on purpose so as not to interrupt the minimalist flow of the structure.
Chris and Roberta Hanley, who have been partners in life and work since meeting in college, spent years designing and building their dream home in Joshua Tree, California after being told that their home 720 square foot temporary guesthouse violated local regulations because it was too small.
The couple decided to go big – and go home. They began imagining their 5,500 square foot mansion which features an indoor-outdoor pool, four bedrooms, 360-degree views of Joshua Tree’s amazing natural vistas, and the visual features are so spectacular the home was pitched. on Netflix’s ‘The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals.’
He also has become an industry secret, hosting high-profile guests over the years, including singer Demi Lovato and musician Diplo.
“I think Demi Lovato saw aliens there,” Chris said. The Wall Street Journal.
The house is decorated with a few personal objects. The owners said they did it on purpose so as not to interrupt the minimalist flow of the structure.
The house was designed by the couple and originally designed by Chris, who said he was inspired by the black cuboid monolith that appeared in the film ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, as well as the work of the architects of the Bauhaus Lugwig Mies van der Rohe.
Van der Rohe is part of a small school of architects credited with transforming the look of American industry – particularly office buildings in cosmopolitan centers. He notably designed the Seagram Building in New York.
Chris’ initial effort, however, may have been a little less involved. “I just drew a rectangle on paper and said, ‘OK, we’ll build it,'” he told the Journal. He said he was looking for an “ultra-minimal thing.”
The project, which began in 2011, was finally completed in 2019 just in time for the couple to spend most of the COVID-19 pandemic in a secluded paradise. Before the pandemic forced some to retreat to their weekend homes permanently, the couple used the Joshua Tree home to escape Los Angeles on weekends.
The approximately 5,500 square foot home has a fully reflective glass exterior that reflects the dry, rocky desert landscape. The visual effect allows the giant rectangular unit to blend into the depths of its surroundings.
The four-bedroom home sits on almost 70 acres adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. It is approximately 225 feet long from end to end. It is meant to give the impression of being one large, open, floating space.
Van der Rohe is part of a small school of architects credited with transforming the look of American industry – particularly office buildings in cosmopolitan centers. He notably designed the Seagram Building in New York.
Chris’ initial effort, however, may have been a little less involved. “I just drew a rectangle on paper and said, ‘OK, we’ll build it,'” he told the Journal. He said he was looking for an “ultra-minimal thing.”
The project, which began in 2011, was finally completed in 2019 just in time for the couple to spend most of the COVID-19 pandemic in a secluded paradise. Before the pandemic forced some to retreat to their weekend homes permanently, the couple used the Joshua Tree home to escape Los Angeles on weekends.
The approximately 5,500 square foot home has a fully reflective glass exterior that reflects the dry, rocky desert landscape. The visual effect allows the giant rectangular unit to blend into the depths of its surroundings.
The four-bedroom home sits on almost 70 acres adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. It is approximately 225 feet long from end to end. It is meant to give the impression of being one large, open, floating space.
