On the home’s main level, which contains the kitchen, dining and living areas, a series of retractable window walls open the home completely to outdoor terraces wrapping the exterior. Sliding window walls in the living area, kitchen, and north bedroom complement a pair of “guillotine” window walls in the dining area and two pivoting window walls on the south side of the living area. Together, this substantial series of operable window walls merges indoor and outdoor spaces, extending the livable space outside into the temperate Southern California climate. The main terrace off the dining and living area leads to a swimming pool overlooking a grove of olive trees on the hillside below, with the Los Angeles city skyline stretching out in the distance.
This connection to the outdoors continues on the upper level, which contains the master bedroom and a den, home gym, and a series of roof decks. The lower level reflects the client’s personal interests and hobbies, containing an auto gallery, game room and media room. A large outdoor terrace extends from the auto gallery, cantilevering out over the hillside with unobstructed views of the cityscape.
“Because the home is located in California, there’s a strong indoor/outdoor connection. Terraces become outdoor living areas and indoor rooms open up completely, almost erasing the line between inside and outside.” –Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal
Architects : Olson Kundig – https://olsonkundig.com/
Location : West Hollywood, United States
Area : 15642 ft²
Year : 2018
Photographs :
Nic Lehoux – https://niclehoux.com/
Aaron Leitz – http://www.aaronleitz.com/
Civil Engineer : T Engineering Group
Structural Engineer : PCS Structural
Mechanical Engineer : Prime Aire
Electrical Engineer : Buratti & Associates
Landscape : Clark & White Landscape
Lighting Design : Illum Lighting Design
Energy Consultant : Newton Energy