This spring, Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr made an investment in Los Angeles when he passed $5.625 million to take ownership of a 6,000 sq. ft. contemporary.

The Encino house features an exterior defined by plank hardwood, poured concrete, glass, and ambient lighting fixtures for crepuscular atmosphere—show to considerable effect during the listing shoot.

The interiors begin with a loft-like living area with a dramatic black-on-white color scheme that’s given complexity by way of natural-toned plank and an extravagant gray marble fireplace accent wall. The kitchen island’s sculptural side—facing the rest of the living area—is an unusual flourish, and soaring ceilings inset with clerestories high in the walls make for a potent sense of scale.

The five-bedroom home’s outdoor living area features an LED-lit zero-edge pool and spa, a BBQ station, and a dining area. A lawn below the recreation space could be converted, but the cool stretch of green adds both a carbon sink and a natural border to the property.