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This living space on the second floor includes Knoll chairs and ottomans, a collection of blown glass, artwork from Linda Lowery, and an Armadillo rug. "I sit and read in the Womb chairs a lot, while our dog Penny snuggles up next to me," Jeffrey says.

Designed by architect Earl Rubenstein, the revamped property has walls of glass, lots of outdoor space, and a prized perch in the Baldwin Hills.

Floor-to-ceiling closets lining the hallway that leads to the bedrooms offer ample storage.

Natural light was very important for homeowners, incorporated though plentiful clerestory glass and indoor-outdoor access.

The historic property sits nestled in the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains, offering plenty of peace and privacy while only being about a 15-minute drive from Downtown Los Angeles.

After the home’s parts were manufactured in Europe, the house was shipped and assembled Stateside.

The amount of time Melody and Bob spend at Adelaide “ebbs and flows,” says Bob, depending on commitments in Nashville, where he works on projects and Melody owns a salon and bathhouse. “When we’re here, we make amazing food, swim, goof off, and go for walks,” says Melody. “We walk the whole loop of the property.”

Suspended bridges lead to a dreamy, glass-walled tree house with a butterfly tin roof. It’s one of three structures that make up the wellness-oriented compound Snow, which is rented out for retreats, special occasions, and workshops (“but not for bachelorette parties,” notes Bob).

Floor Plan of Adelaide by Profile + Principle

The master bathroom features one of two corner windows in the house. “At night, when I take a bath, I can see the moon and the stars,” says Lois. - Taos, New Mexico Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017

White-painted shiplap, added by a previous owner, gives the original living room a heritage feel. White oak flooring throughout the house fulfills Michelle's penchant for modernism and nods to the Scandinavian design in the inspiration images she sent architect Marisa Janusz.

The property's former Spanish hacienda-style, red-tile roof has been replaced with a contemporary metal one as part of the renovation.

When Austin-based firm Matt Fajkus Architecture was tasked with renovating this classic midcentury home, they sought to open up the interior—not only by unifying the common areas into an open-plan layout, but also by literally raising the home's roof. This strategy increased the ceiling height on three sides of the home, allowing for the insertion of clerestory windows to create a bright and airy open living space. "The raised ceiling maintains the original pitched roof geometry to stay harmonious with the existing gabled roof in the private zone," explain the architects in a statement.