Belzberg Architects
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong
Photo © Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benny Chan
The Brentwood Residence is located on a large picturesque lot in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Because the lot did not offer any immediate views from the buildable area of the property, the structures that comprise the project were designed to engage each other while focusing attention on the built and natural landscape within. 
Photo © Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benny Chan
The lot features a large California Oak tree on the rear half of the site which serves as the focal point of the formal procession through the project. To counteract the formal setup of the site plan the spatial organization has been setup to challenge the established axis without eroding it.
Photo © Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benny Chan
To achieve this, pathways have been intentionally designed to dissolve and reappear along the route. The line clearly divides the formal living area of the main house from the informal public spaces but it is counteracted by the complex interlocking geometry and asymmetrical volumes that make up the exterior.
Photo © Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benny Chan
The Main house kitchen was conceived as the backbone of the informal family gathering space of the residence. By programming the larger appliances to the south and west walls, the kitchen serves as a transition space between the public and private areas while maintaining a very open feel with the adjacent family room. The materials used compliment the clean modern feel that exists throughout the house with an emphasis placed on being warm and inviting.
Photo © Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benny Chan
As a homage to the palette of classic Mid-Century design, the house features a material composition of steel troweled plaster, gauged and stacked Pennsylvania Bluestone, and Mangaris wood siding.
Photo © Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benny Chan
Photo © Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benny Chan
Photo © Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benny Chan
Photo © Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benny Chan
Photo © Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benny Chan
Photo © Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benny Chan
Photo © Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benny Chan
Image courtesy Belzberg Architects
Project: Brentwood Residence
Author: Belzberg Architects
Principal: Hagy Belzberg
Project Manager: Daniel Rentsch
Project Team: David Cheung, Barry Gartin, Brock DeSmit, Justin Brechtel, Ryan Thomas, Eric Stimmel, Erik Sollom, Brad Lang
Location: Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Year: 2007
Status: Completed
Project Type: Residential
Construction Type: New
Size: 12,083 SF
Structural Consultant: Risha Engineering
Mechanical Consultant: John Dorius & Associates, Inc.
Electrical Consultant: A&F Consulting Engineers
Plumbing Consultant: Tom Nasrollahi & Associates
General Contractor: Group F Builders
Interior Design: MLK Studio – Meg Joannides
Landscape Design: Knibb Design
Photography: Art Gray Photography, Fotoworks, Benn
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