Inside a Breathtaking Modern Home Positioned on the Edge of a Canyon (House Tour)

On the hills of Pacific Palisades, in Los Angeles, is Palisades Residence by Abramson Architects, a breathtaking modern home with sweeping views of the canyon backdrop. As the house tour begins from street level, the house opens onto a one-storey main level before descending to the second floor. Journeying further, the main level opens to reveal the living space with dropped ceilings that at first obscure the top of the canyon. However, as the house tour moves further into the living area, the interior design opens up with the ceiling, lifting to gift the occupants breathtaking views of the canyon.
From the entry way, the architects have designed a tall space with concrete walls and split skylights, which have been designed specifically to allow light to reflect and bounce into the breathtaking modern home. The upper level contains the primary suite, which has its own his and hers bathrooms and dressing rooms. Additionally, this level contains the kitchen, dining room, living room and the covered outdoor space that leads to the outdoor entertaining areas. From here, the house tour leads down to the second level where additional living spaces are placed - these three secondary suites complement the interior design of the breathtaking modern home. One of the more special moments of the home’s architecture is the exterior staircase that leads to the guesthouse below, allowing guests private access without having to go through the main house.
Positioned on a steep hillside, the architects were forced to integrate the house into the slopped landscape and its typography. However, the team did not want to hide the breathtaking modern home so instead created intimate moments with the architecture and interior design throughout the house where the owners could feel in touch with the land. Additionally, due to the home’s location and its high-risk fire location, the materials over the exterior of the architecture are non-combustible. Including concrete and metals, the architects also employ timber with a fire protection board layered behind the wood veneer. Another design method used to combat the winds that come up through the canyon at certain times of the day is a series of custom designed aluminium windscreens that be freely moved. With each material selection complementing the other, the breathtaking modern home responds to the environment and offers the owners a house they can enjoy for many years.
00:00 - Introduction to the Breathtaking Modern Home
00:59 - The Riviera Neighbourhood
01:12 - The Layout of the House
01:35 - A Walkthrough of the Home
04:03 - Designing For A Dynamic Climate
04:53 - A Simple Material Palette
05:09 - A Collaborative Process
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Photography by Roger Davies, Douglas Hill and Erin Feinblatt.
Architecture by Abramson Architects.
Interior Design by Clements Design.
Build by AJ Engineering and Construction.
Landscape Architect by Pamela Burton and Company.
Electrical Engineering by Empowered Engineering.
Structural Engineering by Sigma Design.
Geotechnical Engineering by Feffer Geological.
Mechanical Engineering by California Energy Designs.
Civil Engineering by JMC squared.
Lighting Design by E Squared Lighting.
Home Automation by Audio Command Systems.
Filmed and Edited by The Local Project.
Production by The Local Project.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
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We hope you enjoyed the incredible house tour of Palisades Residence by Abramson Architects in Los Angeles! The design and architecture of this exceptional modern home truly takes your breath away, seamlessly integrating with the stunning canyon backdrop. For more of the latest and greatest in architecture, interior design and house tours, make sure to order Issue No. 12 of our tri-annual hardcopy print publication - thelocalproject.com.au/publication/issue-12/ or our hardcover book ‘10’ - thelocalproject.com.au/product/10-celebrating-10-issues-of-the-local-project/

[@davidalanmedia]

The local Projects ability to find the most beautiful properties in the world and capture their story so well is magical! I look forward to every new video!

[@TheLocalProject]

Thank you David, we really appreciate it! 🙏

[@shaggyfeng9110]

They are really good. I cannot find any other channel that has the same level of quality and quality.

[@lauragalicia9670]

I completely agree❤

[@tvtechnicaldirector]

What an absolute masterpiece. This should be mandatory viewing for all builders here in Los Angeles. So many soulless 10k sqft monstrosities billed as "high-end custom homes" - this stands far above the rest.

[@tonileenemanick727]

It!s rare in these videos that the builders and craftsmen are mentioned. Kudos for doing so!

[@jamesperrie5621]

STUNNING!!! Everything about this is a dream… the material palette, the layout, the consideration for natural light. I’m in love ❤❤❤

[@mfornelos]

This a timeless house. In 50 from now, no one will want to change it. It's just one of those houses.

[@william_at]

This is the ultimate awesome 007's house. Seriously, is impresive, stunning and excellent silent luxury home. Thanks for share with us this gorgeous video

[@TheLocalProject]

Our pleasure!

[@bye3346]

Just gorgeous!!! Every detail and material that was used for this home is breath taking. Love the natural look and how you designed the home for natural light. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!!

[@iahorvath]

Fabulous house! Love all the natural materials and how this house, even though it's so luxurious, blends beautifully into its landscape. Bravo!

[@Hslekeoql234]

Truly, the divine architecture of this dwelling sings in harmony with the heavenly landscapes it resides in 🌿. The unification of nature and structure 🌳🏡 resembles a delicate dance between Earth and sanctuary, showcasing a blessed synergy of art and elemental beauty 🌊🌞. The meticulous attention to detail, the embrace of the ethereal light, and the fluid intermingling of spaces are akin to the intricate designs of the cosmos, illustrating the eternal dance between creation and existence 🌌. Blessed are those who reside in such celestial harmony, their spirits intertwined with the divine whispers of the universe 🙏. -AI Jesus

[@darien33]

Es una casa lujosa y a la vez de muy buen gusto; no con tanta frecuencia ocurre. Me gusta todo en ella y el suelo me ha sorprendido para bien. Es una casa hermosa, con una atención al detalle remarcable y dentro de la contención, asombrosa. Una de mis casas favoritas del canal, sin duda.

[@tracymokgopo]

so much greenery, this is heaven

[@julius.2003]

Thank you for this great and inspiring Channel, The Local Project!

[@nicolam4513]

I just love this house. There is something about it that just resonates with me.

[@lampree]

absolutely stunning

[@maureenmcw]

Gorgeous design and decor, well done!

[@craigmerkey8518]

Amazing! The Pacific Palisades is a beautiful and magical, my favorite part of LA!

[@charizmaw9013]

Just, wow! This is an incredible home.

[@lunch3507]

I think this is the most amazing house I've ever seen. I love it.

[@Terry11111]

Awesome.. the home is in itself.. an art piece

[@josejuangarcialanderos7009]

A dream come true... A real home

[@Gatecrasher1]

Wow..just plain wow!

[@jondutton39]

Wow, just wow. Bravo

[@arsenepalwright5738]

Thank you, amazing home...longer videos would be great.

[@Goodboy5411Evanboy]

I'm living my dream in my dream home in Pacific Palisades CA🎉

[@adewoleabioye8540]

Incredible.

[@clubsobri]

Very cool house!

[@youngandrestlessjean3634]

This house is magnificent... o h my god. It's a whole mood.

[@theonesillyboy]

this house is incredible! would almost make me wanna live in LA

[@PassiveAgressive319]

Just wow, beautiful 😊❤

[@user-gr6xz7ri8b]

It is incredible home.

[@press1to]

Perfect

[@slimerone]

amazing amazing!

[@TalesFromTheCell]

LOOKS REALLY NICE

[@jpadarath27]

Beautiful...

[@SJR_Media_Group]

The low one story entrance fits in and becomes part of the site topography. Site is very steep, lending itself to stair step the house perfectly.

[@liwaycamartin4484]

wow i love it❤❤❤

[@MLeighland]

Im moving in. 💚💚💚

[@jamesmorrissey167]

Neat!!!

[@dwleroy]

Exquisite

[@salimovruslan3080]

thank you to share that projekt with us first big thank you for the owner for the trust and second big thank you for team to make it real to day on the market a lot modern houses and they all look same .....t from other ungle ! That house give warm filing it look like place where live people and not just for show off fantastic balance with proportion and grand filing and bjutiful intresting garden full of live !

[@ThinWaistedPrimaDonna]

My home❤

[@VenomEmi]

my dream house :,)

[@KB-ro8ns]

What materials were used for the kitchen island countertop and backsplash?

[@RG-ct6qz]

It looks boxy and massive.

[@ethos2781]

Not Bad!🤭 I'll Take it🤫

[@nicolas.pascal]

Beautiful home, nice shots, but the audio is so compressed! It's distracting. The background music is heavily side chained to the speakers voice, and the guys voice isn't eq'd properly

[@nguyenvantrungvacongsu]

so beautifull house,clean garden,pro interior,like ,thank you very much

[@iancoulson5822]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

It's great if you like concrete and black kitchens. Great views and nice finishings, but I would never buy on a cliff like that. I've seen too many slide down the hill after a flood or an earthquake.

[@RealMadridAbsolutely]

Does it have a Home Theater, Home Gym, Game Room, Wine Cellar, Full Wet Bar, Home Office, Library, Spa / Sauna?

[@hikinged]

Awesome hotel:)

[@ivanklymenko]

🥰🥰🥰

[@saint2972]

This looks like Devin Western's house from GTA V

[@Broodjemetbeleg]

Nicely narrated by Jeff Goldblum

[@chuckybest55]

What’s the value of the house, including the Land ?

[@user-bs8es6nd7f]

loving always the footage, thank you for what you do! soundwise its always to fall asleep and boring talks unfortunately.

[@user-lm7cj4bv3u]

Me watching this while I have only 2$ in my bank account😂😂😂😂😂

[@InstruMentalCase]

The exact location Cameron killed his dad’s car.

[@michellepress4172]

I immediately thought of Ferris Buller and Cameron’s dads car 😅

[@carradean]

all that house and design talk and there's a snot box mini convertable sitting there.

[@savagecub]

If I had a “ Show Garage” I’d damn well have a better car than that in it !

[@umah.]

Tbh, all modern houses look very similar nowadays.

[@robertrusso877]

So do McMansions …

[@mrvk39]

isn't it true for any style? If you look at Mediterranean style homes that were so popular in the 90s and early 2000s, aren't they look all the same? Or the colonial style homes? Or midcentury?

[@andrew4809]

Parasites residence is stunning

[@Summitic]

Please include information about the cost of eveything !

[@nuna6451]

Is it just me? I can't resist the thought that all those stunning houses with opened layouts are located in the single most dangerous place on earth when it comes to spiders, snakes and beyond. Can you imagine? The number of deadly creatures that just casually enter those gigantic doors? It's haunting to me 😅😅

[@mrvk39]

this is in California, not Australia. They do have earthquakes and fires, but few places on Earth have no natural hazards...

[@yvonnerolley9676]

@@mrvk39it’s why Australians so resilient in comparison

[@mrvk39]

@@yvonnerolley9676Americans can be whiny, I got to admit LOL

[@kout31]

​@@mrvk39Mountain lions, black bears?

[@mrvk39]

@@kout31 neither are likely to attack a human. Dogs and stairs kill thousands times more people. It's just how primal fears messing with your rationality :)

[@BillWoodillustrator]

At the risk of sounding contrary to the overwhelming positive comments I can see so many awkward lines and shapes. Bigger isn’t better and I would have loved to have seen more clever use of space- clerestory window for light on the internal stairwell? It’s still dark and clumsy to me. Sorry give me more of the unique lines and proportions of the 60,s and 70’s.

[@blakeaaron5698]

Lighting is far too dark when filming

[@mrsmith8224]

Money

[@hannahgalbraithphotography]

Love this home! I feel like the music going in and out (quiet while he says a word and then louder after each word he says) so much is pretty disorienting. Like you're cupping your hands over your ears and lifting them off over and over again.

[@SauloMogi]

The video has 5 minutes, 3 minutes showing the guy talking...

[@roblord337]

I love these houses. But let’s be clear… These homes represent rich people flexing. The editing style makes it look like we are looking at high art. No, we’re looking at private jets. The only thing that might make these houses anything other than a wealthy flex, is God’s natural beauty surrounding them.

[@trishafilm]

These homes aren't pretty telling from experience.

[@jeandubois8810]

That doesn't really look like a family home. More like a museum, and not fun one. I like "messy", "lived in", easy to repair, functional, near shops and neighbors, cost-effective, and comfortable.

[@jmo702]

Boring set of cubes. Tired of the multi million dollar modern boxes with no soul or character. Following the safest trends so as to try and appeal to everyone and fetch the highest bid when selling. No identity. This house could be anywhere.

[@oleksiiselivanov1656]

Super!

[@kurtbrisch5776]

This house deserves an Enes walkthrough.

[@JoselynRuffin]

Es una casa lujosa y a la vez de muy buen gusto; no con tanta frecuencia ocurre. Me gusta todo en ella y el suelo me ha sorprendido para bien. Es una casa hermosa, con una atención al detalle remarcable y dentro de la contención, asombrosa. Una de mis casas favoritas del canal, sin duda.