{"id":245805,"date":"2026-01-22T08:22:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/245805\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T08:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:22:12","slug":"a-hollywood-hills-architectural-marvel-in-the-making-can-be-yours-for-17-9-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/245805\/","title":{"rendered":"A Hollywood Hills Architectural Marvel in the Making Can Be Yours for $17.9 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here\u2019s your chance to put your stamp on an architectural marvel in the Hollywood Hills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A midcentury modern-inspired mansion currently under construction in the exclusive hillside neighborhood has hit the market for $17.88 million, with the buyer able to customize the pad before it is completed. (Construction is expected to wrap later this year.) Dubbed <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodestates.com\/properties\/7305-pyramid-pl-los-angeles-ca-us-90046-25628157\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Optimum MCM;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Optimum MCM<\/a>, the manse in the making will offer unobstructed views stretching from downtown L.A. to the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Runyon Canyon, Universal Studios, and the entire San Fernando Valley, along with approximately 9,200 square feet of ultra-stylish living space.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">More from Robb Report<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The developers at Thornton Development Group and the architects David A. Lopez and Craig J. Lopez of Lopez Architects began working on the project in 2020, with the goal of creating a sculptural sanctuary with seamless flow and clean lines throughout. Before any work could begin, the team had to get clearance from the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. No easy feat, given they were facing what the architects describe as one of the most stringent design review boards in the region.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Optimum MCM Hollywood CA exterior\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Mmq80mTl6vSyYjk5tUlUQg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/robb_report_967\/e5e0bcebe29078e8050fc53c86a33f95\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Optimum MCM Hollywood CA exterior<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cPrior to our involvement, multiple design professionals had attempted to secure approvals, each encountering the same regulatory and contextual challenges,\u201d Lopez Architects said in a statement. \u201cThe project demanded not only design vision, but a nuanced understanding of the planning approval process itself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fortunately, the firm succeeded, and Optimum MCM was born. Sitting atop a privatized promontory on just over 3\/4 acres, the design-forward abode will offer seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Every bedroom will afford incredible valley vistas, but the primary suite will also feature an expansive balcony and dual bathrooms.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Optimum MCM Hollywood CA primary bedroom\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/eff0516830ab9cab028477b1022faf83.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Optimum MCM Hollywood CA primary bedroom<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Other highlights include a den with a bar, a billiards room, a wine and cigar lounge, a theater, and a detached guest house ideal for a recording studio or staff accommodations. You\u2019ll also find a handcrafted sauna, a custom glass-walled fitness space, and a large infinity-edge swimming pool, with the architects taking inspiration from a wellness retreat. To top it off, there\u2019s a gated motor court and a three-car gallery-style garage for your prized rides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The best part is that the buyer can customize various finishes in the residence to their liking, meaning you can really make the space your own.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Optimum MCM Hollywood CA wine room\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/35309aa34a2bee2327e7e10272ee8b42.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Optimum MCM Hollywood CA wine room<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It\u2019s no secret that sales slowed in the Hollywood Hills between 2023 and 2025. But Hollywood Estates co-CEO and agent Oliver Thornton, who holds <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodestates.com\/properties\/7305-pyramid-pl-los-angeles-ca-us-90046-25628157\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the listing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the listing<\/a>, believes it\u2019s in a healthier place now. Area sales over the past 24 months, including Brad Pitt\u2019s purchase of The Killers guitarist Dave Keuning\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/brad-pitt-just-dropped-12-180000175.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:La Presa estate;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">La Presa estate<\/a>, show that \u201carchitecturally significant\u201d homes have continued to find buyers. Optimum MCM is destined to rank among them, so act fast. <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/home-garden\/home-decor\/articles\/optimum-mcm-photos-135959473.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> for more images of the Los Angeles home. <\/p>\n<p><a data-ylk=\"ct:story;elm:img;itc:0;\" class=\"stretched-box\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/home-garden\/home-decor\/articles\/optimum-mcm-photos-135959473.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"Optimum MCM Hollywood CA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/42be96f9a99b68cfd898125ef0c2edcb.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Optimum MCM Hollywood CA<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Best of Robb Report<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.email.robbreport.com\/signup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:RobbReports&#039;s Newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">RobbReports&#8217;s Newsletter<\/a>. 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