Situated in Rustic Canyon, one of the
most serene areas in Los Angeles, this 4,000 square-foot new residence offers
views of the canyon and gently sloping hillsides to the east. The house is
effectively divided into two separate but connected areas: a public pavilion
with the kitchen, living room, and dining areas; and a private pavilion
containing the bedrooms. Filtering in the landscape, the site introduces a
skewed procession that leads up to the pavilions and looks beyond to the additional
structures.
A glass-enclosed walkway bridges the
two masses, taking optimal advantage of the location and surrounding landscape.
Created by the inverted design of these two linked pavilions, the orientation
of the glass structures peer inward towards the central space. Materials of
burnished concrete block, galvanized steel paneling, and glass complement the
openness of the design and careful integration of the object-like forms on the
site. A double cantilevered guesthouse rests on top of the studio, accentuating
the breeze way and intimate arrival.
Working with the landscape into one pictorial image, the simple lap pool
lines the back of the property.
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