5 Architectural Showpieces from Camarillo to Malibu and Los Angeles

Set on a private, level acre in Camarillo, this rare Bob Lee original has been thoughtfully reimagined for modern living while preserving its architectural character. Soaring redwood ceilings rise above expansive interiors, where solid brick, walls of glass, and fifty two skylights draw natural light deep into the plan. Four bedrooms and a den are complemented by gracious entertaining spaces designed for both quiet afternoons and lively gatherings. Outdoors, layered gardens create a sense of refuge, anchored by a professionally designed pond. A private spa and outdoor kitchen extend daily life into the open air, while practical amenities—an on-site workshop, RV parking, solar power, and battery backup—support an easy, self-contained rhythm. Architecturally significant and quietly refined, it’s a California estate meant to be lived in slowly, across changing light and seasons.

From its elevated hillside setting in Los Angeles, this two-level duplex reads as both architecture and meditation—published in Dwell and the Los Angeles Times, and noted in the Sixth Edition of Gebhard and Winters’ *An Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles* as a “remote hillside shrine.” Conceived through an ongoing conversation between architect Tom Marble and owner Tim Tattu, the home is built with a custom prefab steel-frame and concrete structure organized around a double-hexagon plan. That geometry—refined through 95 variations—creates a natural flow, turning complexity into calm. Inside, subtle shifts in level introduce moments of discovery, guiding you from room to room. Terraces extend the living spaces outdoors, while wide, framed views draw the surrounding landscape into daily life. The same careful attention continues throughout the interior, rewarding slow, considered living.

From its elevated setting in Studio City’s Mulholland Corridor, this beautifully remodeled home is designed for flexible, multi-generational living—framed by breathtaking views. The main floor unfolds with an open plan that connects a custom kitchen and living room, alongside a luxurious primary suite and an additional bedroom. Both bedrooms feature French doors that open to outdoor patios, extending daily life into the fresh air.

From its elevated hilltop setting in Rancho Palos Verdes, this turnkey luxury residence frames panoramic ocean views and vivid sunrises through dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. Interiors were guided by a renowned European designer, with natural materials and refined finishes chosen for a cohesive sense of warmth, sophistication, and timeless character. A European-crafted kitchen with premium appliances anchors daily life, while hardwood flooring and curated artwork from European artists lend a gallery-like polish. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the home extends to a swimming pool and dedicated entertaining spaces on the summer terrace—equally suited to relaxed afternoons or lively gatherings. Mornings unfold with the ocean as your backdrop; evenings settle into an easy rhythm of hosting, conversation, and coastal light.

Perched in a premier hilltop setting in Malibu, this retreat frames breathtaking panoramic ocean, mountain, canyon, and sparkling city-lights views—a quiet counterpoint to daily life. The chef’s kitchen is outfitted with top-tier stainless appliances, including Sub-Zero refrigeration plus a new Bosch dishwasher and double oven. With 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, the layout is anchored by a generous bonus room spanning the entire 3-car garage, suited to a studio, gym, media room, or creative workspace. The primary suite pairs an ocean-view sitting area with a two-sided fireplace, leading to a grand dressing room and a spa-inspired bath with an oversized soaking tub; a private balcony sets the scene for ocean-view sunrises. Outdoors, nearly half an acre of drought-tolerant, Master Gardener–designed xeriscape surrounds the pool, spa, and lounge for sunset dinners.