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The architecture of old 
California, adapted to 
meet modern needs, fits 
into the hillside setting 
naturally. The low angle 
of the roofs is a char¬ 
acteristic feature, as are 
the doors and the heavy- 
barred grill which is set 
in the wall 
The main rooms of the 
house are built around 
two sides of this court, 
the rest of the space 
being taken by the ser¬ 
vice quarters. So it is a 
small house, very com¬ 
pact in its arrangement, 
quite unusual and yet 
livable 
Behind the grill lies this 
paved court or patio 
with a wide door open¬ 
ing into the living room 
on one side and another 
to the dining room. The 
windows of the master’s 
bedroom open on a bal¬ 
cony with wooden bal¬ 
usters 
T hr e e bedrooms and 
two baths occupy most 
of the second floor. 
Stairs, upper stair hall 
and passage are kept at 
a minimum of size. A 
storage room takes the 
place of the usual attic 
and is far more con¬ 
venient 
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