Project Description
FROM THE ARCHITECT:
This two story family house though
spiritually existing somewhere between Italy and Mexico is actually high on Mar
Vista Hill just ten minutes from Venice beach. Designed around an internal
courtyard of quartzite and a sparkling lap pool, the house is designed to accommodate an inside/outside
living situation and take advantage of natural cross ventilation. Walking in
off the street, one is immediately struck by the quiet in this light filled
private family sanctuary, with floor to ceiling glass doors and a drought
tolerant garden.
The cherry wood flooring and built in
cherry cabinets create a sense of rustic warmth, while the highly
polished downstairs concrete floors emanate modern urban sophistication and
clean radiant heat. The kitchen features Versailles marble counters, vintage
steel windows and lots of room to work. Tinted wood ceilings and specially made
tiles add vibrant color to this three dimensional picture. A guest casita has a
bedroom/office, a bathroom and a spacious steam shower all adjacent to the
pool.
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms
including a master, which boasts views all the way downtown. The rooms,
joined by an outside walkway, are intimate but have a sense of privacy. Go up
one more flight and the immense roof deck with outdoor kitchen improves these
views, encompassing a panorama of the entire city from the Hollywood sign
all the way to the beach.
Built from the ground up by the designer/builder,
this one of a kind dwelling blends glamour, down home charm and impeccable
detailing, and comes up with a new paradigm for California living.