Home of the Day: A heart of glass in Pacific Palisades

Designed by architects Mark Cigolle and Kim Coleman for use as their personal residence, this modern hillside compound includes a main house with glass walls that appear to float atop an exposed metal framework and a similarly designed guest house.

Sliding glass walls enable a natural flow between common areas and a poolside patio, while bringing views of natural landscapes and gardens inside. A central staircase topped with a large skylight keeps things bright on the second floor.

Address: 17455 Tramonto Drive, Pacific Palisades, 90272

Price: $13.495 million

Built: 2006

Lot size: 40,105 square feet

House size: 7,373 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms

Features: Sliding and fixed glass walls; polished concrete flooring; central staircase with stainless steel and cable railings; large skylight/atrium; master suite with Sculptura soaking tub; radiant heat; Bulthaup kitchen system; media room; Poliform closets; Vitsoe system drawers and shelving; pool and spa; guest house/studio; gated drive; city and ocean views

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90272 ZIP Code in May was $2.438 million based on 27 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 16.5% decrease in median price compared with May 2015.

Agents: Stephen Sigoloff, The Agency, (424) 231-0754

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