FOR SALE: You too can own a Bond home.
Arguably the most widely seen of John Lautner's works, the Elrod House (1968) became famous through its use as a location in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever (1971).
The 8,900 square foot property sits on a commanding hillside location in the desert outside Palm Springs. Its best-known feature is the large circular "sunburst" concrete canopy which appears to float above the main living area; this area also incorporates a large natural rock outcrop at the edge of the room, creating the impression that the fabric of the building is fused with the rock.
The circular canopy is fitted with curved glass sliding doors that allow the space to be completely open around half its circumference, opening out to a semi-circular swimming pool and a broad terrace. The prime hilltop site offers sweeping views of the surrounding desert.
John Lautner (1911-1994) designed many incredible homes in Los Angeles and Palm Springs during his long career including a home for Bob and Delores Hope that sits very close to this one.
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