The chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics appears to be cleaning house ahead of the illustrious sporting event—listing his designer Stanley Kubrick-inspired L.A. abode for more than its weight in gold medals.
Sports mogul Casey Wasserman, who founded the sports-marketing and talent agency, Wasserman, has put his award-winning dwelling on the market for $32.5 million, five years after the property was named as the winner of the AIA Los Angeles Award for most influential architecture of 2020.
The impressive pile—while is located in the highly sought-after Bird Streets neighborhood in the Hollywood Hills—was designed by XTEN Architects and inspired by Kubrick’s critically acclaimed 2001 movie, “Space Odyssey.”
Wasserman, 51, who has an estimated net worth of $400 million, according to multiple reports, bought the newly built property for $23.6 million in August 2020—two months after he sold a custom-built Beverly Hills mansion to music executive David Geffen for $68 million.
The sports tycoon’s Hollywood Hills property, though perhaps not quite as luxurious as his former dwelling, offers plenty of perks, including a futuristic design and “jetliner views” as well as many high-end amenities, from a professional theater to a private dance studio.
“Set on a promontory on the most prime cul-de-sac in the Bird Streets,” the five-bedroom, seven-bathroom property is filled with unique works of art that can be seen in almost every room.
A funky installation on one wall reads, “More, Faster, Now,” perhaps a mantra that many Olympic athletes will repeat to themselves when the Games roll around, while the kitchen has been filled with colorful jugs to add some intrigue to its otherwise black-and-white palette.
Among its multiple bedrooms is a spectacular primary suite that boasts a moody monochromatic aesthetic, complete dark walls that are offset by a wall of glass that floods the space with light and provides beautiful views of the surrounding area.
The primary bedroom leads into “dual closets and huge spa-like bathroom with steam shower and soaking tub,” the listing notes.
Glass occupies several walls of the property, taking full advantage of its hillside perch, while an infinity pool provides the perfect outdoor spot to enjoy the dramatic vistas.
“Enter through a private courtyard into high ceilings infused with natural light, walls of glass and polished terrazzo floors,” the description continues.
Expansive living spaces fill the main floor of the residence, including a stunning sitting room with a retractable glass wall that opens the area up to another outdoor seating space.
The open-plan kitchen, meanwhile, features ample room to entertain plenty of guests, featuring both a breakfast bar and a dining area.
An office space and private gym round out the 12,000-square-foot indoor living areas—however, the property also boasts a very impressive underground feature: an eight-car, subterranean “showcase garage,” ideal for anyone looking for a spot to secure a collection of pricey vehicles.
Although not mentioned in the new listing for the home, the description that was published when Wasserman purchased the property noted that the house features special “Space Odyssey”-inspired ceilings that cost “over $1 million,” as well as radiant heated floors inside and out.
Wasserman purchased the home just a few months before he and his wife, Laura Ziffren Wasserman, announced they were ending their marriage of more than 20 years.
Though it’s unclear why Wasserman has decided to sell such a spectacular abode, it is not the first time that he has parted ways with an architectural masterpiece of such significance.
In June 2020, the entertainment executive offloaded an incredible custom-built Beverly Hills mansion that he had constructed on an estate once belonging to his gradfather, late entertainment mogul Lew Wasserman, who entertained the likes of Alfred Hitchcock and Sidney Poitier inside the home.
After his grandparents’ passed away, Wasserman razed their property to make way for a one-of-a-kind dwelling designed by famed architect Richard Meier.
In a bid to make way for the 18,000-square-foot mansion, Wasserman also purchased the property next door, which once belonged to music legend Frank Sinatra.
The finished result, known as the Foothill Estate, was completed in 2016 and featured an array of impressive amenities, including a screening room, an art studio, and staff quarters—as well as three acres of land.
Wasserman first made a move to offload that home in October 2018, when the Wall Street Journal reported that he was listing the dwelling for a staggering $125 million. Had it sold for that price, the mansion would have been the most expensive abode to have ever traded hands in Los Angeles.
However, the sports mogul’s bid for glory in the real estate market was not to be—and after several price drops, he finally sold the dwelling to Geffen for almost half that price two years later.
Regardless of whether Wasserman plans to construct a new home for himself, he certainly has his hands full with ensuring that Los Angeles is ready to go in time for the 2028 Games.
Earlier this year, the LA28 chairman gave some insight into the work required to prepare for such a prestigious event, telling The Hollywood Reporter that, while the city was already home to several existing spaces and stadiums that can be used during the Games, the creation of other temporary spaces was going to require a vast amount of time—and money.
“We’re not building anything, but we’ll have plenty of temporary construction,” he said. “Our temporary construction spend in the past four months will make us the largest construction project in the history of America.”
