In the quiet Westchester neighborhood adjacent to Loyola Marymount College, this single family home maximizes the allowable square footage while maintaining a residential scale and remaining respectful of the neighborhood context. The horizontal brick clad garage & studio office, nested into the heat treated cedar (fire resistant) volume with white oak interiors and level five gypsum finishes throughout.
Integrated solar panels on a sloped roof, landscaped roof terrace that feeds a rain garden below, louvered siding, accentuated windows (deep set on the south face) specific to sun direction, and pivot doors accentuate the environmental focused house situated to the sunny coastal community.
Taking cues from the surrounding neighborhood, this ground up house for a young family looks to respond to its context while providing ample space for the family to entertain and allow for their flexible lifestyle. Similarly, the massing and specific window placement respond to the local environmental, allowing for maximum sunlight and daily coastal breezes to enter the house.