Multi-billionaire and philanthropist Eli Broad and his wife are renowned for their love and passion for timeless artworks. One of L.A's biggest art patrons were in the shock of their lives as starchitect Frank Gehry refused to finish their mansion in L.A. The couple as reported by la.curbed.com, "are Los Angeles's most high-profile arts patrons, with their names on the Broad Contemporary Art Museum at LACMA."
In the earlier nineties, the Broads asked Frank Gehry to design their house for them. The house would be built in a sloping hillside plot in Brentwood. Although Gehry created a series of plans for them, the Broads were dissatisfied by the progress as reported by la.curbed.com.
The two-story, 13,000-square-foot house still has a Gehryish look into it. The house has a huge steel canopy over its living room. The living room features a Jasper Johns flag, Robert Rauschenberg silkscreen and a 1946 Alexander Calder mobile. The dining room also has elegant features showcasing priceless paintings of of Cy Twombly. The bedroom as reported by la.curbed.com is "covered in Twombly and Johns." The other features of the house includes a wide lawn, a staircase that leads directly to the pool. The property is also surrounded by trees and pathways.
The house grounds are designed by Rios Clementi ale Studios. It contains a 60-ton Richard Serra sculpture and a Joel Shapiro artwork as well. Other features includes a gallery space and guest quarters. The main floor is designed to be a one-bedroom home filled with priceless pieces of artworks that are breathtaking.
The house that Gehry refused to finish was completed by Langdon Wilson. The multibillionaire Eli Broad is called the Lorenzo de' Medici of Los Angeles as reported by newyorker.com. His passion for arts can be seen in his home. The house that looks more like a gallery. The house was designed to meet the expectations of the Broads and according to a report by la.curbed.com, "The house is packed with all the priceless art of the Twentieth Century."
