Formerly the site of a traditional 1950's postwar bungalow, this new 2 story residence respects the humble scale of the 3600sf parcel with an efficient organization of programs for a young family of four. The client's strong desire to connect with the idyllic Venice Beach climate is reflected in a series layered architectural elements framing a variety of "outdoor rooms" as extensions of the interior environment. The shotgun style ground floor plan preserves 60% of the site as a linear courtyard connecting the front and rear landscapes. At this level, large sliding glass doors disappear to connect a sunken outdoor living room, flanked by bench seating and a bamboo hedge. Upstairs, the more private spaces of the home are organized around a linear gallery which opens onto a roof deck for the family enjoy their own private sunsets with classic views of the neighboring landscape.

Material Used:

1. Facade cladding:  Smooth trowel plaster (La Habra Stucco), Garapa wood siding ( Eastteak Hardwoods)

2. Flooring:   White oak flooring (Heppner Hardwoods)

3. Doors / Windows:   Fleetwood Windows & Doors

4. Custom wood pivot entry door: Taylor Brothers Architectural Products

5. Roofing:   Certainteed

6. Interior Lighting:   WAC, Juno, LZF, ITRELighting

7. Appliances:   Miele

8. Plumbing fixtures:  Hansgrohe

9. Bathroom tile:   Ann Sacks, Savoy

10. Countertops:   Zodiac quartz surfacing (Dupont)