The first book on the architect''s custom-built residences in California, tailor-made to the highest specification one could ask for.This collection of visionary residences takes us on a tour of the height in luxury, designed to accommodate all amenities available--from the indoor gym and hair salon to the movie theater, champagne vault and wine cellar, cigar room, and wellness roomCalifornia Living looks at McClean''s rise to prominence, from his first Bird Streets home in the Hollywood Hills to houses that drew attention from the likes of fashion designer Calvin Klein and the record-setting Bel Air home of Beyoncé and Jay Z. In addition to incorporating water in all of his designs, he makes extensive use of glass to eliminate the barrier between the indoors/outdoors.His sleek designs seamlessly integrate the outdoors taking advantage of the spectacular views and landscapes.After an illustrated introduction, the portfolio section of twenty-four magnificent ultra-modern homes describes