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The family loves to cook and opted for a statement piece as the kitchen island made of volcanic stone with burners that emerge directly from the surface.

In addition to the two fireplaces indoors, the outdoor patio benefits from its own.

New stone planters helped redefine the house's landscaping.

The meticulously maintained Bel Air home is a midcentury time capsule that still stands true to the architect’s vision.

The extensive outdoor space includes a hot tub.

The living room includes an ottoman made of 11,000 feet of hand-spun thread from the sansevieria plant.

The primary bathroom features both a Juliet balcony and a steam sauna.

Landscaping was another major investment in the project’s budget, turning the backyard into something more closely resembling a “golf course with trees.” Isaac spent $48K on the illuminated stone pathway that leads up to the space.

The studio uses Shou Sugi Ban cedar siding, white oak, and local Texas limestone. “In a sense it’s nicer than our home,” says Isaac, referring to the high-quality, natural finishes.

The primary bathroom allows the residence to bathe with a view.

The kitchen cabinets are clad with black walnut, with a black steel built-in bookshelf nearby.

The desk folds up and the installation swivels to pull down the bed.

With input from her clients, Barensfeld used a computer to generate the circular patterns that were carved into a pair of Cor-Ten steel screens with a water-jet cutter. The perforations allow light and the green of the surrounding Koi bamboo to filter into the space while preserving privacy.

Old meets new in the primary bathroom, complete with original wood paneling and tile work, as well as an oversized soaking tub.

The tiles on the backsplash and accent wall in the kitchen were laid by Yung himself—a true labor of love, much like the entire project.