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A lower level, which is able to function independently,
showcases a quartet of self-care spaces — a gym,
a sauna, a wet room, a massage room — as well as
multiple guest bedrooms, a wine cellar, a full-size bar
and a massive den. "It was very important to the clients
that the two spaces felt connected," says Haefelfinger,
"and that the lower level was filled with natural light."
XTEN's response was a glass-enclosed central
courtyard with a double wide central staircase and a
dramatic old growth olive tree while also suffusing the
lower level with a gentle glow.
Textured stone and smooth white plaster used for both
the exterior and interior help blur the line between
indoors and out. Warm colors, precise detailing and
fine materials underline the luxury and refinement
that characterize XTEN Architecture's definition of
a modern home. Chimera Interiors' chose luxurious
modern furnishings, in tactile materials that play with
color and shape, layer warmth and intimacy over the
monumental rooms.
"As part of our design process, we're able to share
an interactive 3D model of all of the main spaces,
including the city lights below, with the client for them
to understand what it will be like," says Haefelfinger,
"Nevertheless, standing on site in the actual space
proved to be another experience altogether." In Los
Angeles? Certainly. Out of this world? Definitely.
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