In Spanish there is a saying, cosas cambios, which means, things change. In few places is this more evident than in the South Bay, where the real estate map is perpetually shifting—quickly, in some cases dramatically, and block by block.
Have you ever passed by a home so grand and utterly captivating that you couldn’t help but wonder what life inside these dwellings was like? Now is your chance to peruse these homes, catching a close glimpse at the beauty that lies within.
Nestled at the end of a 24,000-square-foot public plaza adjacent to contemporary art museum, The Broad, is just what Otium, the restaurant, has come to dene.
Here, a conversation with David Montalba, FAIA, SIA, LEED AP, proves that when it comes to restaurant design, presentation is not just about the plate. It’s an absolutely crucial component of the dining experience as a whole—and the restaurant itself.
ON THE COVER Contemporary Chic: With crisp white walls creating an art gallery inspired ambience, an open floor plan and an outdoor area that invites entertaining, a Westside wonder creates the perfect space for modern living presented by Rochelle Atlas Maize and Gayle Weiss of Nourmand & Associates.
If not looking for it, one might zip right past 13107 Boca De Canon Lane. The pale green house on the corner seems to blend into the foliage waving in the gentle winds that blow through Mandeville Canyon. Despite the three-car garage and large, wide driveway that offers visitors a space to park, there is little about the home’s exterior that hints at what’s found within. But push through the wooden gate in the stucco wall, walk down the wide stone slabs and open the large wood-framed glass door and like Alice dropping into Wonderland, surprises await.
ON THE COVER Old World Opulence: a trio of master craftsmen come together to create a grand classically-inspired Rancho Palos Verdes estate reminiscent of Old World Europe with its nods to antiquity in detailing grand open spaces and lush outdoor surrounds presented by Raju Chhabria of Shorewood Realtors.