This New Light-Filled Home Embraces Its California Contemporary Aesthetic

Gunderson Matkins, in collaboration with O+ L Building Projects, have recently completed a brand new house in Pacific Palisades, California.

At the front of the home, a path that’s positioned between a board-form concrete wall, and a cascading garden and fountain, leads to the front door.

To the left of the foyer is a formal living room with a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide access to a terrace outside.

On the other side of the foyer is a formal dining room that has Walnut flooring.

In the grand family room, there’s plenty of seating, and large sliding glass walls open to the terrace.

The terrace provides expansive views of the backyard and canyon beyond. The backyard is home to four outdoor fireplaces and a fire pit, a level grassy lawn, a regulation Bocce court and array of dining and entertaining terraces.

There’s also a water feature, a 50-foot pool with a spa, and a wooden deck.

Back inside, and there’s a floating staircase with an enlarged landing that serves as a formal library with a 15-foot high built-in bookcase.

Upstairs, there’s a small bridge with glass guardrails that leads to the bedrooms. The window next to the bridge features a deep wood frame that’s wide enough to sit on.

The large master suite is positioned for maximum views and privacy, and it includes a private terrace and a fireplace. Hidden out of view is access to a master walk-in closest that boasts a three-story elevator that leads to a lower level where the owner can store a seasonal wardrobe or valuables.

In the master bathroom, there’s a built-in bathtub positioned in front of the windows, while a rainfall shower is positioned next to it.

The home also has a glass enclosed wine cellar with plenty of shelving and uplighting for showing off a wine collection.

There’s also a state-of-the-art home theater with comfortable stadium seating.