Photographs 1, 8, 10, 11 and 12 by Marilu Godinez. Photographs 2-7 and 9 by Lauren Moore. Illustrations by Jeni Emery.
The hillside project redevelops a challenging site in the Hollywood Hills where a single-family residence once occupied 3 parcels.
The design reimagines both the single family private living spaces and the shared communal open spaces of the three interconnected units. The modernist tradition to connect with the outdoors is here primarily interpreted with the inhabitation of the rooftops.
Three terraces dominate the canyon and allow the expansion of the square footage while bringing the users to enjoy the sunset light Los Angeles is known for. The houses step down with the topography in a rhythmic composition of sloping walls and glazing arrangements that respond to the interior program.