Harry Gesner is a former surfer and became an architect by teaching himself. He even designed his famous Wave House while on his surfboard in the water. He drew it on the board with a grease pencil. He has many widely acclaimed and popular works. One of which, the Triangle House, is for sale now for $3.9 million. Situated in Tarzana, California amongst nature, the house spans 5,278 square feet.

Here's the stunning and modern gated entry of the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. — Here’s the stunning and modern gated entry of the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Great room featuring a living space, a dining nook and a kitchen featuring a large center island with a breakfast bar. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

This room offers an office desk and chair set, a sink counter and a living space with a large flat-screen TV on the wall. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Sitting area featuring a set of luxurious seats and an elegant center table. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Another living space featuring a brown leather couch and a charming center table on top of the area rug. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Dining area with a wooden dining table set lighted by an enchanting ceiling light. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Single wall kitchen featuring a large center island with a breakfast bar counter. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

A look at the kitchen's single-wall style counter with white cabinetryand brown kitchen drawers. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. — A look at the kitchen’s single-wall style counter with white cabinetryand brown kitchen drawers. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

The house also boasts a wine cellar that can hold hundreds of bottles. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Primary bedroom suite with a luxurious, super comfy bed set with a flat-screen TV on the side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Bathroom featuring stylish tiles walls and glass windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Outside, there's a swimming pool with multiple sitting lounges on the side. There's an outdoor kitchen as well. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. — Outside, there’s a swimming pool with multiple sitting lounges on the side. There’s an outdoor kitchen as well. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

There's also a sitting area with a fire pit outside. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. — There’s also a sitting area with a fire pit outside. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Another look at the outdoor area at the back of the house, featuring a fire pit. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

A book by Harry Gesner titled "Houses of the Sundown Sea, leaning on a vase on top of the table. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. — A book by Harry Gesner titled “Houses of the Sundown Sea, leaning on a vase on top of the table. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

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The home is secured by a modern gate, with you guessed it, triangles for decoration. After driving through the gate, the modern style and unique design come through. Cars are parked in a futuristic garage. Gesner uses a variety of interesting angles in the Triangle House and also creates an environment that seamlessly flows to the outdoors.

There is wide use of glass, bringing the outdoors inside. The great room is the focal point of the house. There is a large single wall style kitchen that also includes a large island with a breakfast bar counter and a dining nook. Down a few steps is a comfortable living space.

The Triangle house has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The primary bedroom is a large suite with a bathroom with modern wall tiles and glass windows. There is also a large media room and a wine cellar that can hold hundreds of bottles of wine. The outdoor space is perfect for enjoying the mild southern California climate.

There is a fire pit with a seating area as well as a swimming pool with ample space on the deck for socializing and relaxing. A guest house is also located on the property across the terrace. It is a replica of the main house and can be used for visitors or for an office. The landscaping is also tasteful and natural-looking. The property spans 1.3 acres and is located down a long drive.

Harry Gesner began designing homes in 1945. He has a long list of famous houses and the design for the Sydney Opera House was even inspired by his design ideas. A few of his other most famous works include Ravens Eye, Eagles Watch, Scantlin House, and Sandcastle, in which Gesner lived for 50 years. All of his designs try to incorporate nature into the home.

Take a look at the book Houses of the Sundown Sea to explore his most famous homes. The book was published in 2012 and includes notes and designs from his archive as well as presentations and reviews of the homes that made him famous. Gesner is now 95 years old and surfed as long as he was able, only stopping a few years ago.

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