Canyon House
Architecture Residential Los Angeles, California, United States Of America
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1. A young couple acquired a small cabin perched in the trees of Mt. Washington, above Los Angeles. The site presented a series of challenges due to the cabin being sited precariously above a dramatic topography, as well as soil instability and rigorous foundation requirements. These were addressed by inserting a series of concrete and stucco wedges below and adjacent to the cabin to double the size of the living area while also integrating the experience of the home with that of the of the site via a series of outdoor spaces and large openings. 4690 px 2497 px 10 MB A4 print |
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2. The project situated among the trees 4800 px 3198 px 13 MB A4 print |
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3. The relationship of the house to the canyon is revealed dramatically at dusk. 4800 px 3198 px 11 MB A4 print |
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4. The dramatic geometry of the project in contrast with the idyllic site 4800 px 3198 px 12 MB A4 print |
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5. The experience of the ground floor culminates at a large terrace overlooking the canyon and the city beyond. 2400 px 1600 px 968 KB Print - Low res only |
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6. The lower terrace in the canyon. 2400 px 1600 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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7. The striking street presence of the existing cabin re-clad in sho-shugi ban wood to contrast with the stucco dining room wedge beyond. 1599 px 2055 px 1 MB Print - Low res only |
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8. The new retaining wall and landscaping celebrate the stormwater management system within. 2400 px 1600 px 5 MB Print - Low res only |
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9. The carport was re-conceived as an exterior courtyard with robust connections to the adjacent living spaces, including the dining room beyond. 2400 px 1600 px 857 KB Print - Low res only |
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10. The soaring space of the dining room wedge upon entry from the courtyard, looking down the stairs to the bedroom level below. 1600 px 2400 px 538 KB Print - Low res only |
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11. A large wall of windows in the lower level master bedroom provides magnificent sunrises with the illusion of being in the trees. 2400 px 1600 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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12. The master bathroom flows seamlessly into the shower and to the exterior via a large window. 1600 px 2400 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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13. The bunk bed in the second bedroom tucks up to a large concrete retaining wall 1586 px 2400 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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14. Diagram 01 Existing House 2192 px 1504 px 707 KB Print - Low res only |
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15. Diagram 02 Extraneous elements removed 2192 px 1503 px 682 KB Print - Low res only |
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16. Diagram 03 Addition of the lower wedge 2192 px 1503 px 896 KB Print - Low res only |
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17. Diagram 04 Addition of the upper wedge 2192 px 1503 px 825 KB Print - Low res only |
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18. Diagram 05 Addition of carport and terrace 2192 px 1502 px 847 KB Print - Low res only |
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19. Diagram 06 Complete 2192 px 1502 px 865 KB Print - Low res only |
Description
A young couple acquired a small cabin perched in the trees of Mt. Washington, above Los Angeles. The site presented a series of challenges due to the cabin being sited precariously above a dramatic topography, as well as soil instability and rigorous foundation requirements. These were addressed by inserting a series of concrete and stucco wedges below and adjacent to the cabin to double the size of the living area while also integrating the experience of the home with that of the of the site via a series of outdoor spaces and large openings.
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Questions and Answers
How is the project unique?
The project presented an opportunity to design a home on a rustic mountaintop site 3 miles from downtown Los Angeles
What building methods were used?
Merlex Stucco
Delta Millworks Shou Shugi Ban
Milguard windows
Porcelanosa AirSlate
What were the key challenges?
The site presented a series of challenges due to the cabin being sited precariously above a dramatic topography, as well as soil instability and rigorous foundation requirements.
What were the solutions?
These were addressed by inserting a series of concrete and stucco wedges below and adjacent to the cabin to double the size of the living area while also integrating the experience of the home with that of the of the site via a series of outdoor spaces and large openings.
Details
| Project size | 1600 ft2 |
| Site size | 8000 ft2 |
| Project Budget | USD 300,000 |
| Completion date | 2019 |
| Building levels | 2 |
Project team
| MMC Associates | Structural Engineer |