![Architecture firm KAA Design Group, has completed a modern house in Los Angeles, California, that's has a cantilevered dining room with glass walls. #ModernHouse #HouseDesign #Cantilever #ModernArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-house-architecture-cantilever-210819-1030-01-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Manolo Langis
Architecture firm KAA Design Group, has completed a modern house in Los Angeles, California, that’s designed to take advantage of the views.
The house is tucked into the hillside, highlighting the natural contours of the land, while a motor court has been given a decorative pattern, and well-lit stairs lead to the front door.
![This modern house is tucked into the hillside highlighting the natural contours of the land, while a motor court has been given a decorative pattern, and well-lit stairs lead to the front door. #HouseDesign #ModernHouse #ModernArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-house-architecture-cantilever-210819-1030-02-800x1743.jpg)
Photography by Manolo Langis
In the living room, maple cabinetry clads the entertainment wall, while the ceiling showcases exterior maple siding.
![Living Room Ideas - In this modern living room, maple cabinetry clads the entertainment wall, while the ceiling showcases exterior maple siding. #LivingRoomIdeas #ModernLivingRoom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-living-room-210819-1031-03-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Manolo Langis
The clean lines of the furnishings and elegant materials throughout the interior enhance the contemporary spirit of the home.
![In this modern open plan interior, exterior maple siding has been installed on the ceiling. #WoodCeiling #ModernInterior](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-open-plan-interior-kitchen-dining-210819-1030-04-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Manolo Langis
One of the striking features of the home is the cantilevered dining room, that pays homage to Pierre Koenig’s famous Stahl House.
![Dining Room Ideas - This modern cantilevered dining room with glass walls, pays homage to Pierre Koenig’s famous Stahl House. #DiningRoomIdeas #GlassWalls #ModernDiningRoom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-dining-room-glass-walls-210819-1031-05-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Manolo Langis
Outside, the house has a system of operable wood shutters to facilitate sun and privacy control, while the main-level garden terrace features a spa, fire pit areas, and swimming pool.
![This modern house has a system of operable wood shutters to facilitate sun and privacy control, while the main-level garden terrace features a spa, fire pit areas, and swimming pool. #ModernShutters #ModernHouse #ModernArchitecture #SwimmingPool](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-house-wood-shutters-swimming-pool-210819-1031-06-800x1033.jpg)
Photography by Manolo Langis
Back inside, and there’s a plaster wrapped spiral staircase that’s a sculptural counterpoint to the bold and linear geometry of the home.
![Stair Ideas - This plaster wrapped spiral staircase is a sculptural counterpoint to the bold and linear geometry of the home. #SpiralStairs #SpiralStaircase #StairIdeas #ModernStairs](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-white-spiral-staircase-210819-1032-07-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Manolo Langis
The bedrooms and bathrooms are located upstairs. In this bathroom, a built-in bathtub sits below the window, while on the opposite wall, a wood vanity runs the length of the room and is topped with a light counter.
![Bathroom Ideas - In this bathroom, a built-in bathtub sits below the window, while on the opposite wall, a wood vanity runs the length of the room and is topped with a light counter. #BathroomIdeas #ModernBathroom #WhiteBathroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-light-bathroom-interior-210819-1032-08-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Manolo Langis
The home also has a second set of stairs that lead down to the basement.
![Stair Ideas - This wood and steel staircase is lit by natural light from from the nearby windows and skylights. #Stairs #ModernStairs #StairIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-wood-and-steel-staircase-210819-1032-09-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Manolo Langis
In the basement is a custom-designed wine room that’s furnished with a large wood and steel table and benches, while glass walls provide storage for the wine collection.
![Wine Storage Ideas - This modern house has a custom-designed wine room that's furnished with a large wood and steel table and benches, while glass walls provide storage for the wine collection. #WineStorage #WineRoom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-wine-room-wine-cellar-storage-210819-1032-10-800x1101.jpg)
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The basement also has a two-person bowling alley.
![In the basement of this modern house is a two-person bowling alley. #BowlingAlley #Basement](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-home-bowling-alley-210819-1032-11-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Manolo Langis | Architecture: KAA Design | Landscape Architecture: Robert Truskowski | Interior Design: Antonia Hutt & Associates | Lighting Design: KGM Architectural Lighting | Contractor: Richard Holz, Inc.
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