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Mid-century, living room

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The open-plan living space features soaring wood-paneled ceilings and expanses of glass. Christa did a deep dive into the architecture of Roger Lee and Bay Area modernism to keep the original design as intact as possible while modernizing it.

The firm nestled a study into the corridor with a door to the exterior.

According to agent Cee Scott Brown, the couple developed a "Survival Style

A familiar scene in the Benoit home: Peter paints at the Steelcase desk—"I do all my work here," he says—while Ando sits nearby, waiting for attention.

a table by local workshop Chuch Estudio and Harry Bertoia side chairs.

This area between the living area and private bedroom acts as a study and storage station.

A reading corner takes full advantage of floor-to-ceiling window light.

Flansburgh's office and study still contain his original built-in desks and shelving.

A photo of Flansburgh on the desk.

Upstairs is a show-stopping oversize bathroom. “When I chose the tile, I was afraid I was going to get sick of it,” says homeowner Melina Polly, “but I do love it. It makes me happy every time I walk in there.” The tiles are Fez by Granada Tile, the sinks are from Kohler, and the faucets are from Newport Brass.

The kitchen cabinets are made of CVG Douglas fir plywood, which Grey stained, finished, and topped with handmade Japanese tile from California-based Wa-Kei & Company. The wall lights are original refurbished Eklipta lights by Arne Jacobson for Louis Poulsen. The ceramic bowl is by Linda Hsaio of Knotwork L.A.

A handmade Fireclay backsplash resembles turntables as a nod to the couple’s love of music.

The landscaping on the 13,000+ Sq. Ft. lot was designed by Greg Sullivan in collaboration with the architect to embrace the home with towering trees, with a 60-foot Deodor cedar on the east corner and a seasonal Mulberry on the west. Eighteen mature pine, citrus and flowering trees grace the lot and attract migratory orioles, local sparrows, and the annual great blue heron.

The sunken concrete patio offers multiple partially covered outdoor gathering areas.

The basement rec room boasts a 10-foot ceiling and polished concrete floor.

The freestanding tub in the guest suite bathroom sits beneath a four-foot square skylight.