On a breathtaking site in La Jolla, CA, this Miramar house presents sleek contemporary style, a touch of humor, and abundant light and air in an innovative design by Safdie Rabines Architects. Soaring central staircases seem to go on forever; they lead to separate levels of living and entertaining space, personal quarters for the homeowners, and rooftop terraces that afford stunning views of the surrounding hills and sky. The home is a series of staggered rectangles, with a white exterior and expansive glass to afford panoramas from every corner as well as allow easy indoor/outdoor access. In fact, various spots of the house are at least as much outdoor as interior spaces — check out the open-air living room, with a cozy fireplace on one wall and another “wall” being the deck and terrace in the back yard.
Décor is minimalist without being stark: a spotted “animal” rug in one bedroom harmonizes with brown-and-white colors in bed linens and the finish on a dresser. Couple t
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