When possible, we like to stay involved as new owners move in and add their influence to the ever-changing life of a house. Our Mandeville Canyon house was originally created for two artists, a husband and wife; one an architect turned director, the other a writer and sommelier. He wanted contemporary, she longed for romantic Mediterranean.

As Marc explains, the style derives from the all important floor plan. This is where decisions regarding use, light, and the day to day performance of the spaces are made. The result was a beautiful, livable blend of contemporary and Italian architectural sensibilities.

Years later it was leased for a time by Chelsea Handler, host of E!’s Chelsea Lately, and now, well, check back for any updates on the life of this much-praised Mediterranean Modern.