Welcome to 1030 Loma Vista Drive, the Joseph Beber House. A crisp, confident example of Trousdale Estates Mid-Century Modernism, designed in 1959 by Beverly Hills “Master Architect” Richard Dorman, FAIA.
Perched in one of Los Angeles’ most iconic postwar enclaves, this home embodies the original Trousdale promise of “life above it all”: single-story modernism, expansive sightlines, and an architecture-first lifestyle built around privacy, views, and effortless entertaining.
From the moment you arrive, the experience is pure Trousdale: a generous motor court, then an immediate reveal of soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and large open living spaces that blur the line between indoors and out. Dorman’s work here is often singled out for its striking roof geometry, frequently described as a folded-plate / folded-roof moment, making the house a standout within the neighborhood’s broader mid-century tapestry.
Inside, the layout is classic and livable: three bedrooms plus maid’s, a large entertaining kitchen, and the kind of open-plan rhythm that makes mid-century design feel timeless rather than trendy. Outside, the property delivers the full Beverly Hills resort sequence: pool, spa, patios, a big yard, and open treetop vistas, plus a signature koi pond that adds that serene, architectural-garden energy Trousdale does so well.
About the architect: Richard Dorman helped shape Los Angeles’ mid-century modern landscape, designing a number of homes in Trousdale Estates as well as notable commercial and civic works, part of why his residential architecture is so sought-after today.
If you love homes that feel like a floating glass pavilion above the city, with design pedigree and a true Trousdale footprint, 1030 Loma Vista is exactly that.
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