Director and producer Jesse Bochco—son of television pioneer Steven Bochco and actress Barbara Bosson—and his wife, production and interior designer Rae Bochco, began building a bespoke home from the ground up on a double lot in the seaside community of Venice around 15 years ago, envisioning it as a midcentury-meets-bohemian homage to celebrated Los Angeles architect Ray Kappe.
The couple enlisted architect Alexander Liberman of AML Studio to bring their vision to life. The focus was on honesty in materials and construction, simple forms, and harmonious indoor-outdoor spaces, with plenty of room left over for personal flourishes that reflected the spirit of the site and lifestyle of the young family, including their 5-year-old daughter, Stevie.
“This house is more of a tribute to classic midcentury than a slavish reproduction,” Jesse subsequently told Architectural Digest. “All the decisions we made revolved around light and warmth,” Rae added. “We wanted the house to feel connected to the earth and the environment, and also connected to this neighborhood.”
The sunken living room is anchored by a striking tiled fireplace stretching to the ceiling.
Peter Baker for Sotheby’s International Realty
