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as a commercial kitchen for caterers to use when the owner is entertaining. For transfer of prepared plates, a dumb waiter connects it to the pantry behind the main kitchen on the ground floor. For Pali, the success of the project lies in the way the plan kept the spaces inti- mate despite it being a large home. “The plan organises the site into three different areas of usage,” he says. “Once the organisational principle was established, it pretty much designed itself – everything just fell into place.” Above, left: At one end of the first floor sits the master suite, with large sliding glass panels that open up to the shaded balcony. At the other end is the cantilevered ‘mini master’ – the perfect suite for guests. Above and left: The ensuite for the ‘mini master’ enjoys a direct view to the Getty Center on the hill in the distance. search | save | share at