Tahoe ski lodge on 1958 Sunset cover remodeled from famed architect's vision. See $5 million listing

A simple hillside cabin overlooking the popular slopes of the Palisades Tahoe ski resort in Northern California was considered progressive in May 1958 when it appeared on the cover of Sunset magazine, launching the career of a famous architect.

Klaussen Cabin built the cozy, 850-square-foot mid-century modern home during a quieter time—before the 1960 Winter Olympics came to town and put Lake Tahoe ski resort on the map. The cabin, called Sunset's Discovery Home, was San Francisco architect Henrik Bull's first solo project.

Sixty years later, Bull's cozy, 80-square-foot mid-century ski home fell victim to neglect and decay and had to be demolished, according to Sotheby's International. After purchasing it in 2012, the owners decided to rebuild and modernize the property while preserving Bull's original vision, according to the real estate agent.

Completed in 2016, the remodeled home features a three-cube design that echoes the old cabin's aesthetic. The new 3,500-square-foot residence features underground garages, multiple gathering spaces, and Bull's distinctive A-frame bow design.

The 0.4-acre property at 1620 Lanny Lane in California's Olympic Valley just came on the market for $5 million.

“This property is truly remarkable,” agent Dave Westall of Sierra Sotheby's International Realty said in an email to The Bee. “I love the architectural heritage of this property and how it was featured in Sunset magazine. This was such a progressive home, way ahead of its time.”

The new owners consulted directly with Bull during meetings at his Berkeley home. Bull died in 2013 before the new home was completed, but “the owners' commitment to rebuilding the Discovery Home is a tribute to Bull's progressive architectural vision,” Westall said.

Today, the bow-front cubes house the kitchen/dining room, living room and family room, highlighted by floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal views of the Palisades Tahoe slopes. The folded “handkerchief” rooflines provide an architectural detail unique to Bull's style. There are four bedrooms, each with balcony or patio access. Two of these are en-suite bedrooms.

“The design of the Klaussen Cabin is dramatic and the three cubes offer walls of windows that let in light, provide views and provide exceptional architectural detail,” said Westall. “The ceilings in these cubes are constructed from 15,000 linear feet of two-by-two boards to create a stunning design element and provide wonderful acoustic properties. It would be hard not to be impressed with this one-of-a-kind ski resort home.”

According to Sotheby's, much of the original redwood paneling was carefully salvaged and reused for the new home.

“The details of this home are incredible and exude luxury,” said Westall. “It is an architecturally significant home. It is voluminous, stunning and perfect for architecture lovers who appreciate incredible lines and details that you just don't find in today's run-of-the-mill world.”

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