Old Orchard Road

Size:: 34,575 sf lot with 7,535 sf residence
Location:Brentwood, CA
Designed By:

Land surveyor-M & M co. Soils engineer-John t. Tsao. Lighting-Kaplan Gehring Mccarroll Architectural Lighting- Contractor- Lucchese Construction-Civil engineer-Obando & Associates, Inc.  Photographer -Eric Staudenmaier

The home, designed for a prominent TV and film figure, is inspired by cinematography, weaving in themes of tension, drama, motion, and framing. Built on a challenging hillside, the design preserves key original features—fireplace, garage, pool, and north wall—while reimagining the house as a conduit to nature.

Tension: Entry marked by two bold volumes and a light-filled hall.

Drama: Cantilevers and overhangs frame canyon greenery, the hillside, pool, and Pacific views; standout screening room reached by a bridge.

Motion: A water feature flows from the entrance around the living room and down into a basin.

Framing: Architectural elements capture curated views like cinematic shots.

Nicknamed The Frame House, it merges natural surroundings with cinematic storytelling, creating a residence that feels both architectural and theatrical.

Modern home entrance featuring horizontal cedar siding, cantilevered volumes, and glass walls integrating indoor-outdoor spaces.
Aerial view of modern white custom home with flat roofs, outdoor pool, and multiple terraces surrounded by trees
Modern home entry with wood soffits, concrete steps, glass walls, and stone planters creating indoor-outdoor flow

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Modern living room with wood ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, cream sectional sofa, and seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
Modern living room with wood ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking garden, and neutral-toned sectional seating

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Modern open-plan living space with glass-enclosed wine cellar, cedar ceiling, and dining area overlooking garden

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Wooden staircase with glass railing above kitchen entry featuring horizontal cedar paneling and natural materials
Modern floating oak stairs with integrated storage drawers and metal handrail mounts against white wall

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Modern staircase with glass railing beneath skylights, featuring light stone treads and wood-paneled ceiling accent.
Minimalist interior with skylights casting diagonal shadows on textured stone floor and low bench with bronze legs
Modern hillside home with white panels and cedar cladding nestled among lush trees in Los Angeles
Modern living room with stone fireplace, cream lounge chairs, and open doors to outdoor terrace with wood ceiling
Sculptural dark stone bathtub beside floor-to-ceiling window overlooking trees in minimalist white bathroom
Modern hillside home with cedar upper level and white lower level, featuring large windows and landscaped steps.
Modern home courtyard with narrow lap pool, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, stone cladding, and wood ceiling overhang.
Modern two-story home with pool, featuring glass walls, outdoor kitchen, and cantilevered upper deck overlooking lawn
Modern two-story home at dusk with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, cantilevered upper level, and pool reflecting the illuminated interior.