beverly crest: a luxury modern terraced hillside mansion in beverly hills

Beverly Crest is a modern terraced residence completed by Whipple Russell Architects in 2025 on a steep hillside site in Sherman Oaks, California. With the challenging topography and local regulations prohibiting multi-story stacking, the design organizes the house into five cascading levels that move with the natural contours of the ridgeline. This approach embeds the building within its landscape, responding directly to site constraints and views rather than imposing a conventional form. Arrival is via a bridge across a reflecting pond at entry, where glass, stone, and wood establish the material palette. The main floor contains the kitchen, breakfast nook, and spaces for entertaining. Two staircases connect the levels: a curved stair leads to a lounge, bar, theater, spa, and basketball court on the lower levels, while another accesses a rooftop terrace with city and ocean views. The interiors, designed in collaboration with Ramtin Ray Nosrati, employ wood, green velvet, natural stone, and white Venetian plaster for a tactile and warm contemporary feel. Hidden detailing, such as a concealed entrance to the primary bath, contributes to the intentional sense of craft and intrigue throughout the house.

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