Architecture Shaped by the California Landscape

The Palisades offers a rare intersection of climate, topography, and vegetation that allows architecture to feel deeply connected to its environment. Our work embraces this, using light, proportion, and material to create homes that feel grounded, calm, and responsive to the hillside. Every residence becomes a dialogue between structure and landscape—quiet modern forms shaped by terrain, filtered light, and the natural textures of Southern California.

Architecture Built for Terrain, Climate, and Time

Hillside Design & Stability

Stepped forms, calibrated grading, and envelope shaping that work with the terrain—not against it. Every move is tuned to slope, views, light, and long-term site performance. We design homes that feel grounded, balanced, and seamless with the hillside.

Fire-Zone Readiness

A modern approach to WUI-responsiveness: ignition-resistant cladding, protected openings, strategic defensible-space planning, and detailing that blends safety with architectural restraint. Homes that feel calm and open while quietly meeting the demands of high-fire zones.

Coastal Durability

Material palettes selected for the coastal edge—resistant to salt, humidity, corrosion, and subtle temperature shifts. Thoughtful assemblies, timeless finishes, and longevity-driven detailing ensure homes age gracefully in the Palisades climate.

Structural & Seismic Performance

Deep collaboration with structural and civil engineers to manage hillside foundations, soil conditions, retaining strategies, and lateral forces. The result: quiet modern forms supported by rigorous engineering and a long-term understanding of how Palisades sites behave.

Case Study 2.0 — Resilient Modernism for the Palisades

The original Case Study Houses explored how structure, climate, and light could shape a more open, more intentional way of living in Southern California. Our work in the Palisades extends that lineage into the realities of today—steep hillside conditions, fire exposure, seismic considerations, and the need for long-term material performance. We approach each project as a contemporary case study: a calibrated response to site and landscape, built around clarity, restraint, and a modern way of living. This is Case Study 2.0—homes that feel both calm and resilient, grounded in the hillside and connected to the filtered light and natural patterns of the Pacific coast.

A modern California home should feel effortless — but behind that effortlessness is precision, engineering, and quiet architectural discipline.

Contemporary modern house with large glass windows, clean lines, and mixed materials including wood and concrete. Pool area with outdoor seating and lounge chairs at sunset.
Modern hillside home with open-concept living space, wooden ceiling, stone columns, and expansive view of valley and mountains.
Minimalist modern living room with ocean view, neutral tones, open-air design, and geometric architectural elements.
Contemporary Los Angeles residence with clean lines and a central pool courtyard.
Wide-angle view of a modern hillside home with open living space, large glass doors, natural stone wall, wooden ceilings, and outdoor patio at sunset.
Warm modern Palisades home with vertical wood cladding and stone façade.
Contemporary modern house with extensive glass walls, flat roof, and natural stone chimney, blending indoor and outdoor spaces.
Modern California living room with warm wood ceiling and hillside views — Bittoni Architects.

Current Palisades Rebuilds & Hillside Homes​

Our work in the Pacific Palisades explores a restrained, resilient approach to California modernism — homes shaped by steep lots, wildfire zones, hillside constraints, and a desire for long-term livability. This collection highlights our recent rebuilds and new hillside homes across the neighborhood.

Let’s build something enduring.

We collaborate with clients who value design that’s thoughtful, contextual, and lasting. Tell us about your project — we’ll help bring it to life.
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