Mid-Century Modern Glass House on a 3,000-Acre Ranch | House Tour

The Wyle House, a masterpiece conceived by architect John Rex in 1961, stands as an architectural marvel. Reflecting the hues and textures of the vast 3,000-acre ranch that cradles it, the house retains its original furniture, meticulously crafted by the renowned woodworker Sam Maloof, exclusively for this residence. Originally acquired in 1959, the land, then a third of its current size, laid the foundation for a thriving farm initiated by Stephen’s father. The introduction to architect John Rex came through a family friend, who, upon learning of the family’s desire to build a home in such a remote location, found the idea intriguingly audacious. Constructed primarily from wood, glass, and on-site dynamited granite, the house emerged a few hundred yards from where the stone was sourced. Stephen fondly recounts his summers spent dynamiting stone and contributing to the foundation work with his family. The memories etched in his childhood are woven with adventures at the ranch – camping, horseba
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