Olson Kundig-designed Los Angeles residence captures panoramic views of L.A.

This Olson Kundig-designed Hollywood Hills West retreat, called "Collywood," sits just over the Sunset Strip and overlooks Los Angeles, offering panoramic views stretching from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. A seamless connection between the interior and exterior of the home was an essential part of the design criteria provided by the client. 

The main level of the residence contains the kitchen, dining and living areas, and a series of retractable window walls that give occupants unobstructed access to the outdoor terrace spaces that encircle the home. "Because the home is located in California, there’s a strong indoor/outdoor connection. Terraces become outdoor living areas and indoor rooms open up completely, almost erasing the line between inside and outside,"  said Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA in a statement.

The main terrace adjacent the dining and living areas lead to a swimming pool that overlooks the L.A. city skyline. As one moves to the upper levels, the master...