California interior

A bespoke home nestled and perched atop a hill in the Oaks in Hollywood hills, the residence was born out of desire for highly considered design within a modest footprint. In consideration of the environment and the desire to simplify, the clients yearned for a smaller footprint for their family residence, much like their New York City Penthouse loft. Inset at a 45 percent slope, the parcel posed a challenge for the design team. Taking cues from the clients’ Irish travels and many visits to great castles, one enters from the top of the site across a wood and steel bridge spanning a secret garden through a monumental Bronze door. Always covered, the secret garden connects shafts of light into the guest bath through a skylight, creating the f... More