Celebrity couple Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger reportedly bought the Ellwood-designed midcentury residence for $12.5 million in an off-market sale, then demolished the home with plans to build a modern farmhouse-style mansion in its place.
One of the benefits of building into the hillside is that Catherine and her dog, Lydia, are able to access the home's rooftop deck.
Fabprefab offers three different cladding options: (from left to right): engineered hardwood, zinc-aluminum sheets, and timber.
Like in many of Madeiguincho's tiny homes, the bathroom at the end of the unit can be accessed directly from outside and so can double as a mudroom.
Full-length windows illuminate the space during the day, but strategic lighting adds ambiance at night.
The kitchenette, which has a cooktop and oven, can also be concealed when not in use.
The new kitchen-and-dining area connects to the living area and the rear yard.
Oak lines the interior for a tactile surprise, and the marble counter echoes the marble on the island and perimeter counters.
In the living room, cork flooring meets a fir staircase. The lofted family room features a chair from the Danish Design Store and a Grasshopper floor lamp by Greta Grossman for Gubi.
The welcoming indoor/outdoor space sets the tone for the home, and allows guests to dine outside.
The updated kitchen continues the white oak cabinetry and paneling from the sitting room, while new poured terrazzo floors throughout offer a durable, period-appropriate flooring solution. "I grew up in Malaysia, and a lot of the older homes have terrazzo tiles,
The entry courtyard now contains defined seating areas for additional outdoor living spaces.
The primary bathroom continues the white oak casework from elsewhere in the home, with walls in the same white Dekton material as the kitchen counters. The dual sinks are separated from the wet chamber by a swinging glass door.
Bunkbeds by CasaKids free up functional space in the kids' bedroom.
Floor plan of Witklipfontein Eco Lodge by GLH Architects
A look at the double bunk-beds that can convert into couches when not in use.
An exterior canopy extends to create an outdoor living area. Solar panels adorn the roof, catching the sun's rays and generating power for living off-grid.