From the start, the intention of the design was to address two separate issues. “From an urban design perspective, it needed to conform to City of West Hollywood design guidelines and fit into a small scale residential neighbourhood, at the same time as transitioning in scale from the adjacent commercial strip of Melrose Avenue. In response to interest from friends, it also needed to provide a kind of prototype for an economical ‘starter urban house’ that would accommodate the new young urbanite lifestyle”.
“The second goal was complicated by specific site conditions: the lot was a non-standard trapezoidal form, widening towards the rear, as well as having a commercial building to the north that overlooked the site”.
The interior of the residence seeks to address contemporary California living with one unified social space which acts as the heart of the house. This space comprises living, dining and kitchen areas. The bedroom are simple spaces which are easily re-convertible into studio or office type uses.
“There is a raw expression of structure throughout the house - ceilings are exposed diagonal wood sheathing with a sprayed insulation roof on top”. The flooring for the residence is either smooth concrete, or wide plank quarter sawn oak, or white rubber stud. The use of this oak in the main living area gives a feeling of warmth and an inviting feel to the room.
Special thanks to Contemporist for the above images.
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