A Dream Home Becomes A Reality For An L.A. Couple
Below the husband’s office, which hovers above the hillside, is another sitting area for the couple to relax with their guests. Woven Janus et Cie seating features cushions in a Perennials fabric. Builder Jim Davis brought with him a sense of craftsmanship to enhance the project.
Nestled on a hill with breathtaking views is a home that a Los Angeles couple waited fourteen years to build. When the time came, the owners assembled a talented design team to create a light-filled sustainable home that takes advantage of the sweeping views.
To complete this task, architects Grant Kirkpatrick and Duan Tran–joined by designer Tim Clarke–developed a village-like style home with a double-volume great room that holds the kitchen, dining and living areas.
For the interiors, Clarke chose vibrant colors that complement the backdrop of the board-formed concrete and mahogany around the home. “It’s very easy to create these houses with a great view and warm wood and keep it monochromatic and contemporary,” says the designer.
While much effort was put in to create a beautiful and warm home for the couple, the main objective was always sustainability–a goal achieved with, among other things, a solar roof, natural ventilation and FSC-certified woods. “The whole roof is essentially one big solar panel,” Tran says. The final realization is a home of beauty and sustainability that plays homage to nature.