The Twin Arch houses. Est. 1974 and 1976
437 Ocean Walk & 397 Nautilus Walk
In the mid 70’s Jerry Gloor and his partner Claudio began the building of two homes that were identical. The properties were not close to one another, but both shared an ocean view. Jerry owned much property in the Pines and would hire a plane to fly over to document the growing Pines community and his multiple properties.
The first home was built on the eastern end of the Pines at 437 Ocean Walk between Fisherman & Sail Walk. The design by Jerry was fairly simple with an open plan of living and kitchen and one side and private bedrooms on the other. Shaped in a L surrounding the pool. The Pines was getting known at that time for their many homes with pools.
Builder Bill Katen was hired for the construction.
Framing begins and the design begins to take shape.The pool was part of the design concept as the arches become the integral part on the design…
Jerry Gloor and partner Claudio live and entertain in this home.
After several storms the home was demolished and replaced.
In 1976 and the twin is built at Nautilus walk and Ocean… 397 Nautilus Walk.
397 Nautilus Walk
With an identical floor plan it is an easy build…
Unlike its twin it has survived the storms…
The house’s had several names including: Vodka Party House, Taco Bell, Falling Arches, and more.
In 2000 a couple who had rented the home behind it for years decided to purchase. Kenneth & Louis get ready for the GMHC Morning Party with their future home in the backround, and 2015.
In 2004
they hired architect Scott Bromley to redesign the home. It was not until almost ten years later that it happened.
And when it did it was reinvented for a different era moving it up and back …
It was then ready for its closeup!
In 2019
Kenneth & Louis sold the home, moving onto their next chapter in Florida. Their roots are still here as they visit frequently…
