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9 a r c h i t e c t u r e ABOVE: To bring the Macapa residence into the 21st century and capitalize on its jaw-dropping 270-degree views, a complete overhaul was in order. Nicknamed "the flying wing" by the original architect Harry Gesner, the dated structure was liberated from its heavy, windowless design, rising like a phoenix from the ashes to have one of the more iconic silhouettes in the Hollywood Hills. Both the master suite on the ground floor and the second-floor living area and sizable entertaining deck showcase a whole new level of transparency, enticingly encompassing the panoramic vista that extends from the famous Hollywood sign to downtown Los Angeles to the ocean beyond. Even the color palette of the property celebrates its natural surroundings; the white cedar and earthy tone-on-tone hues reflect the native bedrock and dirt upon which the home is built. FACING PAGE TOP: The transformation began with the very entrance to the 4,000-square-foot home, where a water feature on the stone wall and linear rows of grass in the pavement create something of a peaceful, Zen- like refuge. Because the home features a flipped floor plan, with the main living and entertaining spaces on the second floor, a front staircase was installed with LED risers to usher the way upstairs. FACING PAGE BOTTOM: The master bathroom boasts one of the most incredible views around, where the freestanding tub is surrounded by LaCantina bi-fold doors that nearly disappear, blurring the line between inside and outside. Yet they are also configured to become opaque for privacy, as desired. The house previously had no yard, so a new green space was created through a series of retaining walls. Photographs courtesy of Dean Larkin Design

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