Wallace E Cunningham/Eisenberg Residence

The Eisenberg Residence is a custom luxury residence designed by internationally acclaimed designer Wallace E. Cunningham in one of Southern California’s most prestigious coastal neighborhoods. Situated on approximately 2.31 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the residence was approved as a custom two-story estate featuring over 11,400 square feet of designed space, including a pool and spa. The project required Coastal Development, Site Development, and Neighborhood Use permits due to its sensitive site and architectural complexity.

Although the residence has remained largely private and has never received the widespread publication of some of Cunningham’s other iconic works, it exemplifies his signature approach to sculptural geometry, precise detailing, and seamless integration of architecture with the surrounding landscape.

CSI Architectural Metal was selected to fabricate highly customized architectural sheet metal systems designed specifically for this residence.

Our scope included:

Custom standing seam roof panels
Custom standing seam wall panels
Custom fascia systems
Architecturally integrated flashing assemblies
Precision-fabricated transitions and perimeter details

The project required extensive custom fabrication to accommodate Wallace Cunningham’s unique geometry, concealed attachment systems, and demanding architectural tolerances.

Unlike conventional standing seam roofing, nearly every panel required project-specific fabrication to match changing roof geometry and complex transitions while maintaining perfectly aligned seams throughout the installation.

From a sustainability standpoint, the CSI-WAP-WALL™ system supports LEED-oriented project goals through long service life, reduced maintenance cycles, and the use of durable, recyclable aluminum materials. The system’s longevity, often measured in decades, contributes to lifecycle performance strategies that extend well beyond typical façade replacement intervals, aligning with broader environmental and resource-efficiency objectives.

CSI fabricated the project using terne-coated stainless steel, selected for its durability, refined appearance, and ability to weather gracefully in the harsh coastal environment.

The material offers:

Exceptional corrosion resistance
Long service life in marine climates
Appearance similar to traditional terne-coated metals
Compatibility with complex architectural fabrication
Minimal long-term maintenance

Its muted finish complements Cunningham’s minimalist architectural language while providing decades of performance only a short distance from the Pacific Ocean.

Wallace Cunningham’s work is recognized worldwide for its extraordinary level of detailing.

Every exposed metal component had to integrate seamlessly with concrete, glazing, structural steel, masonry, and custom millwork.

The project demanded:

extremely tight dimensional tolerances
concealed fastening systems
custom brake-formed profiles
complex waterproofing transitions
meticulous coordination with adjacent trades

Even seemingly simple elements—such as fascia, standing seam transitions, and roof edges—required custom engineering and fabrication to achieve the architect’s design intent.