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A Los Angeles Cultural Monument, the Treehaven property in Mount Washington has housed over half a dozen families since a small cottage was first built on the grounds in 1908. A larger house was added in 1915, creating a multigenerational refuge underneath a sprawling canopy of cedar, elm, eucalyptus, and palm trees.
A Los Angeles Cultural Monument, the Treehaven property in Mount Washington has housed over half a dozen families since a small cottage was first built on the grounds in 1908. A larger house was added in 1915, creating a multigenerational refuge underneath a sprawling canopy of cedar, elm, eucalyptus, and palm trees.
The Franks House is a well-preserved midcentury time capsule nestled on a tree-filled lot in prime Crestwood Hills. Designed by Raúl Garduno in 1966, the two-bedroom home boasts floor-to-ceiling glass walls that effortlessly frame 180-degree views of the skyline and the Pacific Ocean.
The Franks House is a well-preserved midcentury time capsule nestled on a tree-filled lot in prime Crestwood Hills. Designed by Raúl Garduno in 1966, the two-bedroom home boasts floor-to-ceiling glass walls that effortlessly frame 180-degree views of the skyline and the Pacific Ocean.
Landscape designer Kenneth Philip worked with mwworks to fill in the forested setting.
Landscape designer Kenneth Philip worked with mwworks to fill in the forested setting.
A sitting area in the front yard encourages neighbors to stop by for a chat.
A sitting area in the front yard encourages neighbors to stop by for a chat.
The green roof is planted with local succulents, including cascading pigface.
The green roof is planted with local succulents, including cascading pigface.
Off-Grid Guesthouse by Anacapa Architecture
Off-Grid Guesthouse by Anacapa Architecture
At the heart of the home is an expansive great room, complete with walls of doors and built-in shelving. The space also features a stone fireplace, natural wood finishes, and clerestory windows.
At the heart of the home is an expansive great room, complete with walls of doors and built-in shelving. The space also features a stone fireplace, natural wood finishes, and clerestory windows.
The original pool was rebuilt as part of the renovation. Landscaping runs right up to the water’s edge, creating a pond-like ambiance.
The original pool was rebuilt as part of the renovation. Landscaping runs right up to the water’s edge, creating a pond-like ambiance.
Using a natural material palette helps Ridge Mountain Residence by Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects blend in with its surroundings: the concrete complements the light browns and tans of the surrounding mountains, while Cor-ten steel cladding provides a naturally weathering material.
Using a natural material palette helps Ridge Mountain Residence by Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects blend in with its surroundings: the concrete complements the light browns and tans of the surrounding mountains, while Cor-ten steel cladding provides a naturally weathering material.
The Stahl House has been featured in numerous movies and photoshoots and was immortalized by photographer Julius Shulman.
The Stahl House has been featured in numerous movies and photoshoots and was immortalized by photographer Julius Shulman.
The matte-black exterior and floor-to-ceiling glass of Villa Överby sit flush on limestone slabs.
The matte-black exterior and floor-to-ceiling glass of Villa Överby sit flush on limestone slabs.
The 1958 Lew House by Richard Neutra is located at <span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">1456 Sunset Plaza Drive, just a few turns up from Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. The front facade is dominated by a double carport, which Neutra designed with floor-to-ceiling glass along two sides facing the interior.</span>
1456 Sunset Plaza Drive, just a few turns up from Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. The front facade is dominated by a double carport, which Neutra designed with floor-to-ceiling glass along two sides facing the interior.
Originally built in 1937, the home has been modernized inside and out. A stone driveway ends at the one-car garage, while a cascade of steps lead up to the entryway courtyard.
Originally built in 1937, the home has been modernized inside and out. A stone driveway ends at the one-car garage, while a cascade of steps lead up to the entryway courtyard.
Two Craftsman-style bungalows on the same lot offer the possibility of either a duplex or a primary residence.
Two Craftsman-style bungalows on the same lot offer the possibility of either a duplex or a primary residence.
Steel windows and Brazilian slate balance warm wood ceilings, timber columns, and fir door frames.
Steel windows and Brazilian slate balance warm wood ceilings, timber columns, and fir door frames.
“We played with the ceiling forms to create spaces within the overall space, while soft natural light is introduced into the depths of the home with skylights,” says Lisa Breeze. The dining room of Coburg House takes advantage of this to stunning effect.
“We played with the ceiling forms to create spaces within the overall space, while soft natural light is introduced into the depths of the home with skylights,” says Lisa Breeze. The dining room of Coburg House takes advantage of this to stunning effect.

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