S
anta Monica’s mid‑century gem, a single U.S. commission by Brazilian icon Oscar Niemeyer, is back on the market at $15.95 million—$4 million lower than its original asking price. Built in 1964 for filmmaker Joseph Strick and his wife Anne, the 5,153‑sq‑ft home is hailed as a landmark of North American modernist residential design.

    Niemeyer, famed for his sweeping curves, was barred from working in the U.S. during the McCarthy era, so he drafted the plans from abroad while a local architect produced the construction drawings. After three city‑approval attempts, the minimalist International‑Style house emerged. Its “T” shape centers on common areas with 14‑foot glass walls that spill onto a bamboo garden and a sunken living room. The wings house bedrooms, including a primary suite on the bluff offering sweeping views of the Riviera Country Club.

    Artists Michael and Gabrielle Boyd acquired the property in 2003, rescuing it from a developer who had intended to demolish it. In a W Magazine interview, the Boyds noted the house remained largely true to its original form, needing only cosmetic updates. They installed palmwood floors, planted Brazilian flora in the gardens, and furnished the interior with period pieces, including Niemeyer‑designed black leather chairs. The estate also features a pool, tropical gardens, a wooden deck, and a private patio off the master suite. Their sole alteration was converting the garage into an expanded library for their architectural collection.

    Christie’s International Real Estate agents Aaron Kirman and Dalton Gomez still list the home at the reduced price, with no comment on the sale.