Ideas

An architectural rendering by Al Forster shows the original 1968 structure, connected via a catwalk to the 2010 addition.

The home's design follows the natural contours of the hillside location. The exterior was portrayed as the Pfefferman family home in the Amazon series “Transparent.”

Dense foliage surrounds the residence—the current homeowners say it's like living in a treehouse. Views from the upper deck extend to the San Gabriel Mountains.

The original kitchen layout and cabinets remain, alongside modern appliances and Caesarstone countertops.

Stairs lead down to the living room, which is separated by thick walls of low cabinetry. A walk through the formal dining room leads to the kitchen.

The foyer opens to reveal a first glimpse of the elegant post-and-beam interior. The stone flooring in the entryway was hand-laid during the home's renovation.

The exterior of the historic residence at 3132 Oakcrest Drive is simple and clean. A sloping roofline follows the topography of the 8,000-square-foot lot.

The home's abundance of glass creates a peaceful dialogue between the indoors and outdoors.

Beyond the large, pivoting wooden gate lies the front entry.

The two-story addition hosts the master suite and a living area downstairs, and two bedrooms upstairs. It’s constructed of steel, concrete, and glass, to convey a “lightweight” quality that communes with the original mid-century architecture.

An expansive bay window is a dramatic centerpiece, framing views of a lush backyard garden. The metal glasswork lends a greenhouse-like atmosphere to the space.

The master bedroom suite is located at the front of the home.

There is even a salt cave with backlit walls of pink Himalayan salt.