# Partitioned Californian Abodes This Los Angeles Estate Separates Public and Private By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/los-angeles-estate References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/09/06/deronda-residence-by-space-international/) & [space-intl](http://www.space-intl.com/) Space International designed the 'Deronda residence,' a tremendous [Los Angeles estate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cm-g1). The residence lies at the crown of Beachwood Canyon, shadowed by the [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulholland) sign. The architects, who designed the home to occupy the former home's footprint, designed two volumes that rest off-axis to emphasize the intricacies of the internal program. The house is comprised of public and private living spaces, the former of which are located along the site's parapet, maximizing views of the outdoors. Terraces are accessed by sliding glass panels, which convert the spaces into transitional terminals, as opposed to strictly "interior" or "exterior." Meanwhile, the more private areas -- the sleeping and bathing quarters -- are located in a cantilevered bar that is shrouded by [pine trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atwater-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Partitioned Living:** Opportunity to create unique living spaces that prioritize privacy through partitioning. - **Maximizing Views:** Creating spaces with optimal access to outdoor views as a key feature. - **Transitional Interiors:** The rise of designs that blur the line between interior and exterior spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Residential Architecture:** Creating innovative architectural designs that prioritize privacy and optimal views. - **Real Estate:** Building and marketing high-end properties that emphasize partitioning and outdoor views. - **Interior Design:** Designing indoor spaces that seamlessly integrate with outdoor spaces for a cohesive indoor-outdoor living experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Hillside Mid-Century Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasadena-hillside-home.md) - [Hillside Cantilevered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olancha-drive.md) - [Asian Material Suburban Residents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge-house.md) - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [El Segundo Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pine-ave.md) - [Ranch-Converted Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klein-agency.md) - [Sustainable Dynamic Hilltop Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro54.md) - [Sculptural LA Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cm-g1.md)