Kappe Residence
Inherit a masterpiece in the coveted Pacific Palisades, featuring the iconic Ray Kappe Residence.
Famous Kappe Residence Photos throughout the Years
Julius Shulman Kappe Residence (Exterior with Jaguar Mark 2), 1968
Completed in 1967, the Kappe Residence is a masterwork of "canyon vernacular" modernism. Shulman’s photography emphasizes the home’s dramatic system of six concrete towers and laminated fir beams, which allow the structure to bridge over a steep hillside and natural springs.
In this iconic exterior view, Shulman placed a Jaguar Mark
Julius Shulman Interior View of the Kappe Residence, 1968
This view captures Ray Kappe’s innovative use of "staggered levels." Shulman used a wide-angle perspective to illustrate how the house functions without traditional walls, using varying floor elevations and redwood trellises to define separate living and studio spaces while maintaining a singular, open volume.
Julius Shulman (American, 1910–2009) Kappe Residence, Pacific Palisades, California, 1968 Architect: Ray Kappe Chromogenic print Julius Shulman Photography Archive, Getty Research Institute, 2004.R.10