Inside a Mid-Century-Inspired Californian Home Designed to Echo its Surroundings

Tucked away in the Santa Monica Mountains, with unobstructed views stretching across the Pacific Ocean, Saddle Peak House was originally designed by architect Michael Sant of the eponymous Californian studio as his own personal retreat. Shortly thereafter, LA-based film producer and design enthusiast Goktug Sarioz purchased the home and opened its doors to the public, offering a destination where people could come and appreciate the role of architecture in deepening our connection to nature. “Why create beautiful architecture if not to share it?“ Goktug says. Read the full feature inside est Magazine Issue 52: Location: Los Angeles, California, Architecture: Sant Architects Stay at Saddle Peak House: Airbnb - Welcome Beyond - Published and produced by Miffy Coady | Filmed and edited by Dan Preston for est living Film project manager: Megan Rawson | Film assistant: Jack Seedsman | Editor: Sophie Lewis | Words by Holly Beadle Stay in touch with est: Visit our website - Read our latest digital issue of est Magazine - Your daily dose of design on Instagram - Join the conversation on Facebook - See what we’re pinning on Pinterest - Be inspired on TikTok - @ Connect with us on LinkedIn - Experience est in sound on Spotify -