Outdoor

Large sliding glass doors open to the partially covered backyard patio, complete with a custom iron swinging day-bed and chairs.

A deck steps down from the kitchen to an outdoor dining area in the garden.

Thompson, a founding principal of Assembledge+, had recently participated in a Los Angeles Magazine project to imagine solutions for those who lack housing in the city. Their notion was for public agencies to subsidize building ADUs in backyards along alleyways, dovetailing with existing alley revitalization initiatives

Deep blue-painted cement-board panels, an offset roof peak, and black window frames balance the rich brown Ipe wood of the deck and garden.

Wedged with precision between the existing garage and pool, the narrow new structure is only 13 feet wide.

The tub sold the downstairs tenants on the unit.

Kuo transformed the original back house and attached garage using playful geometries and creative uses of space.

The spacious home is centrally located near the LACMA and The Petersen Automotive Museum, and is only a short walk from the boutique shops and restaurants at The Grove.

The historic property is a majestic sight in the coveted neighborhood of Carthay Circle.

The residence is hidden behind an expansive wall, offering its owner plenty of privacy.

The casework holds a TV, games, and books while drawers underneath the seating stash pillows for sleepovers and video-gaming with friends. Around the column, on the back side of the new storage wall, Baker created a built-in desk with integrated shelves and cabinets for the avid crafter’s making sessions.

A quiet garden moment on the patio. This time, the tree is real.

A refreshing lap pool awaits in the private backyard.

Lush greenery envelops the property, from the outdoor dining area at Tillies (pictured) to the Garden Club, a 60,000-square-foot labyrinth of wellness treatment rooms, hot and cold plunge pools, indoor and outdoor workout facilities, and a marble-clad hammam.

"Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just relaxing with family and friends, this space is perfect for enjoying the Southern California lifestyle,