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When a property has a dramatic outlook,
be it a glittering cityscape or lush tropical
garden, it makes sense to design a home
that opens up to the setting – effectively
making the scenery part of the ambience.
This glamorous residence, created by
Landry Design Group, sits high above the
Sunset Strip – looking to downtown Los
Angeles one way and Santa Monica the
other. The home is a match for the setting,
and the sense of drama starts on arrival.
Approaching from the motor court,
guests are greeted by an elegant, playful

composition of forms and materials, says
Landy Design associate William Mungall.
“The gently curved stucco and Italian
limestone-clad walls provide privacy from
the street while the gleaming glass stair
tower acts a little like a guiding lantern,”
he says. “A backlit bronze-finish screen
frames the central large glass entry door
which offers visitors a glimpse of the city
light show to be enjoyed from inside.”
The house is built over three levels,
stepped down the steep hillside, with the
bottom level opening up to the rear yard.

Previous pages: Dramatic entrance – a gently
curving wall of Italian limestone and stucco
provides a private face to this home from the
motor court. The large glass front door gives a
glimpse of the spectacular Los Angeles cityscape
to come. The house is by architecture firm Landry
Design Group.
Above: The open, city-side side of the home is a
picture of modern forms, glass walls and indooroutdoor spaces. The curved forms of the front of
the house are continued through the residence for
inter ior walls, hard landscaping and the pool.

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