In an environment of 284 sunshine-soaked days yearly in Los Angeles, it's no wonder that even themost modest of homes are built with light gathering features, outdoor spaces or rooftop decks. Among modern landmark properties, this ethos is taken to its natural extreme to create astonishing and lush gardens, water features and a seamless transition from the home’s indoor spaces to the outside world, whether for a stroll in themorning to enjoy a cup of coffee or to throw a classy soiree.

9344 Nightingale Drive epitomizes this design element while utilizing cutting-edge technology to create a truly convertible space. The 60-foot retractable skylight, coupled with an entire wall of automated sliding panels, lets the beautiful Mid-Century-inspired space feel like it is a part of the outdoors with all the creature comforts of home. Similarly, at 2600 Hutton Drive, walls of glass give way to meandering, shade-covered patio spaces and the beautiful pool feature, leaving the visitor or owner never far from a peaceful morning or a late-night dip in the cool water.