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7.24.2020 | DIGS.NET 59 M A R K E T lived on weekends, and studied the famed Modernist's handi- work up-close—as pivotal to establishing his design/build eye. "He's put his heart into this home," the agent says of Studds. His hands, too, since he personally crafted many of the large and small details. At the curb, the home's angular form and sloped roof cut an intriguing profile. "My whole push in design is to be unique," says Studds of the look. "Unique to the neighborhood; unique to building in general." The home's sharp contours, however, are warmed up by pale cedar, which dresses up the underside of the overhanging eaves, and is also found on the garage and front doors. So does the drought-conscious green land- scape, also by Studds, that adds visual texture and a feeling of home. It's an aesthetic that meets the moment and the future of its Liberty Village locale: a family-friendly hub that boasts spacious lots and pleasant sidewalk streets. That, and the versatility that comes from being about 5 minutes from the 405 Freeway by car, and 10 minutes from the beach. Step into the foyer, all clean lines and sunlight, with a subtle play of textures—gleaming wood against white walls, and oversized floor tiles in soft gray—that instantly establishes an au courant, bespoke atmosphere. "Every possible feature is custom, including the water features that are highlighted throughout the property," says Umansky Benton of the atten- tion to detail in the contemporary home. Studds points out that he made the home as low-maintenance as possible, noting how the tile baseboards along the floor were constructed to lie flush with the drywall, thereby eliminating any lip or crevice where dust or dirt could collect. The floor plan is straightforward, consisting of a central living area with two distinct sections on either side. "Part of the concept is to make the house as a place where adults could be separate from chil- dren," says Studds. On one side is a grouping of bedrooms that can func- tion as sleeping quarters for kids, or a mix of guest and specialty rooms. The other side hosts a master suite that offers a flexible configuration—a walk- through closet that leads to another room; space which can be used as an office or, in the case of new parents needing close proximity to their child, a nursery. In the bedrooms, natural light dances against hardwood floors, thanks to Studds' strategic use of windows and skylights. (The latter are used generously, even in the master closet and laundry room.) Bathrooms, too, have received special care: the master one is a quiet retreat with soaring ceilings and a white soaking tub that's surrounded with glass and greenery. "You feel like you're taking a bath outside," remarks Umansky Benton. Another bathroom features a