The Brentwood area on L.A.’s Westside is known for its leafy neighborhoods, swanky country clubs, cute boutiques, and tasty restaurants, as well as its slew of A-list residents. Tucked onto an up-sloped 1.2-acre parcel along Brentridge Drive, just north of The Getty, this $40 million modernist-inspired estate is an eye-catching addition to the quiet enclave and suitable perhaps for a superstar with a taste for something serious but out of the ordinary.
The home was designed by AD100 designers Ramin and Pamela Shamshiri of Studio Shamshiri, an L.A.-based firm known for their layered, bohemian aesthetic that’s rich in colors and textures. The home spans almost 12,600 square feet with eight bedrooms and nine full bathrooms, plus a couple of two powder rooms. Backed by a hillside etched with tiered gardens bursting with lush foliage, mature trees, and native shrubs, the serene oasis hides behind a sculpted, multi-level facade made from board-formed concrete with geometrical steel-frame windows and openings.
The sweeping curve of the flying staircase is matched by the smooth arch of the living room ceiling.
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The residence is fronted by a sculptural porte-cochère, and upon entering, there is a circular oculus that floods the space with natural light. The castle-esque interiors feature gray hand-troweled plaster walls, bronze finishes, limestone floors, plus a double-height foyer with a dramatic staircase.
Interior spaces have a constant interplay of shadows and light thanks to the strategic placement of windows. The main living room has 20-foot-high ceilings with near floor-to-ceiling arched windows overlooking the terraced gardens. A monolithic concrete fireplace adds to the playful use of scale, as do the room’s specially…