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The Arrangement is only the second original scripted series for the E! network. Not knowing what to expect from a network built on reality shows and celebrity buzz, I was pleasantly surprised by the pilot. It had authentic dialogue, a believable cast and a story that just made sense. The plot revolves around an A-list actor, Kyle West, who falls for an aspiring actress auditioning for a roll in his next blockbuster movie. She is swept off her feet with his celebrity lifestyle and handsome charm, but the romance turns dark with Above: A fully rendered previsualization of Kyle's living room, drawn in SketchUp by Myleen Baesa. Below: Kyle's house under construction, with its backyard, sandstone cliffs sculpted of bead foam, and the massive 12-inch custom pipe supporting the dramatic curved staircase. "My first day off was a good day to surf. I carried my board down a chaparral path and descended the cliffs to access the surf below. Standing on the sand, I was directly under the spot where I had successfully built a virtual Malibu dream house in Vancouver." Kyle's dedication to an organized philosophy, the IHM (Institute of the Higher Mind). Although the series takes place in Los Angeles, the majority of production would, of course, be shot in Vancouver. The script required a few permanent sets; one would be the home of movie star Kyle West, located somewhere on the coastal bluffs of Malibu. Designing a celebrity's residence with an ocean view would be an architect's dream. This opportunity was particularly special for me as I have a personal connection to the small beach town. I once lived in the