A secluded driveway inclines to an impressive, cobbled motor court sheltered under this monumental and versatile villa that rises out of the Hollywood Hills with spectacular views that span L.A.’s cityscape.

A grand and wide staircase follows the form of the building to the principal entry, where a rigorous commitment to rich, organic materials and light, unfolds over more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living and entertaining space. A central stairwell ascends through three floors and is bathed in sunlight from a wall to wall skylight. Monolithic board-formed concrete, glass and steel curtain walls and cantilevered wood roof planes are central to the design, anchoring the house into the earth. Wood and natural materials and a muted color palette add warmth. Outside an infinity pool appears to float on the horizon, surrounded by dining and sunken lounge areas and a series of outdoor rooms. A recreational zone on the lower level is organized around a gracious distribution foyer which doubles as a secondary point of entry leading to the motor court, which can be converted into a conditioned, modern ballroom.

While heroic in scale, The Hollywood Hills House embraces humanistic elements of warmth and intimacy, while attempting to nestle in a balanced and harmonious way with its natural surroundings.

Photography by Scott Frances and Andrew Batiz

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