Composed of simple geometries, the Beverly Grove Residence is a two-story home situated within the verdant Hollywood Hills. The building envelope is conceived of as a canvas that brings together texture, warmth and harmony, while simultaneously engaging notions of contrast and separation.
A horizontal band separates the home into two portions. The lightly painted Extira panels of the lower portion ground the residence. The upper portion, composed of Western Red Cedar siding, connects the architecture with the natural environment and brings in color and warmth. A black fascia and metal reveal sharpen the material contrast and give buoyancy to the roof.
The material separation also serves to express the lower floor which opens to the pool deck, extending the living area to the surrounding landscape and creating an indoor-outdoor entertainment zone with expansive views of downtown Los Angeles. Inside, cabinetry by Henrybuilt, including a custom-built integrated kitchen, creates a sense of cohesiveness, enhancing the spaces with refinement, functional sophistication, and quality craftmanship.
An oak staircase with painted steel railings rises to the second floor, while double-height windows fill the space with natural light. The upper floor is reserved for guest rooms and a primary suite that extends to the south-facing deck—an invitation to enjoy the natural vistas. In addition to utilizing FSC-certified wood, sustainable measures include the installation of a solar photovoltaic system, operable windows to control individual users’ comfort, and xero-scape drought-tolerant plantings.
Team:
Architecture Design Team: Assembledge+: David Thompson (Principal in Charge), Ignacio Bruni
Interior Cabinetry: Henrybuilt
Landscape: Fiore Landscape Design
Contractor: Collaborative Construction
Photography: Roger Davies
Styling: Lisa Rowe
Material Used:
01 EXTERIOR
Exterior Doors and Windows:
• Fixed windows: Fleetwood 250-T - Finish: Aluminum
• Sliding doors: Fleetwood 3070-T - Finish: Aluminum
• Entry door: Aluminum door w/ clear glazing
Exterior Siding:
• Tongue and Groove Western Red Cedar
• Extira Panels painted White (Extira = A treated wood composite panel product for non-structural applications for exterior and high moisture interior environments)
Roof:
• Roof fascia: Sheet metal painted Black
• Roof Ceiling: T&G Western Red Cedar
• Roof reveal: Sheet metal painted Black
Hardscape:
• Concrete pavers
02 INTERIOR
Cabinetry
• Henrybuilt – Grey Oak
Flooring:
• Madera wood flooring – European Oak Flooring
Living Areas Floor:
• Large format stone tile
• Patio tile: Agora Natural Surfaces, Simena Honed
