As soon as one approaches this Ed Niles–designed, geometric estate, it is apparent that 41800 Pacific Coast Highway is not the typical Malibu beach house.

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A glass atrium entryway, with a brick wall clad in floating plants, immediately opens to a steep glass-and-steel staircase. The main living area lies below and effortlessly blends contemporary elements—concrete walls, French Cesium blue marble floors, and sharp angular lines—with traditional Japanese concepts, such …