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“A conglomeration of boxes around a bit of a pitched roof” is how Mark describes his transformation of the 1920s Los Angeles bungalow. Inverting the traditional layout, he set the private rooms in the front and a large, open living area in the rear.

Tim Sharpe and Rani Blancpain wanted a home that would allow them to enjoy an indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

"It is so beautiful around here with the wildlife and the vegetation—the less disturbed, the better," says Axboe.

The house was designed to seamlessly integrate into its surroundings. It is conceived as a "looking box" to the mountain ranges, with ample outdoor decks and patios to enjoy the views.

The surrounding grounds were relandscaped to create even more privacy and garden views from the house and around the tennis court and pools.

Essentially, the entrance was kept in the same spot, with the chimney to the far right side.