Beautifully modern: An up-close look at a stunning Malibu Hills home

Nestled above the rolling Malibu Hills in scenic Southern California, this property featuring an amazing metal roof defines what it means to blend sleek modern design with lush, organic landscaping.  

Editor’s note: This summary is sourced from an in-depth article originally authored by Sarah Akkoush at Dwell magazine.   

Bata and Rose Mataja knew they wanted a home that reflected their love for art and design when choosing their sprawling 32-acre lot high above the Malibu Hills along the Californian coast.  

The 32-acre lot was not much of a stunner back then, they explain. In those days, the area was all but deserted and undeveloped. A clean slate. In love with the seclusion and natural beauty of the lot, they saw an opportunity to create the home of their dreams, nestled among the dramatic rock formations and lush greenery overlooking the city and ocean beyond. 

Enlisting the help of contractors Hagy Belzberg and George Wittman, Bata began the process of bringing his dream to life. Inspired by the works of Albert Frey, he wanted a design that both felt like a gorgeous work of art, but at its core, still felt like a family home. The result? A stunning, modern testament to the imagination of humankind. Boasting a hefty 4,500 cubic yards of concrete used in the structural design, endless glass windows spanning nearly the entirety of the walls and an impressive metal roof.  

For the sturdy, striking metal roof that also provides exceptional wildfire protection, the pair brought in installer Pacific Metal Roofing and manufacturer Taylor Metal Products. The result: a 10,460 square-foot Versa-Span roofing system with 18” wide panels with 1¾” standing seams. Bata shared, "All the angles are amazing. It's kind of a roofer's nightmare, but that's why the roofers were spectacular. They handled it incredibly."  

Read the full piece on this stunning feat of modern engineering and design from Dwell, sponsored by the MRA.

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