Mandeville Canyon Residence by Rockefeller Partners Architects
Main idea of this design is to build a modern home that would offer a place where children could be free to roam, play, and be curious without the constraints or risks that often come with living in an urban area like Los Angeles. For that purpose the architect craved a home that perfected the balance between form and function, proportion and natural light. The result is a stunning modern residence that showcases an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Mandeville Canyon Residence by Rockefeller Partners Architects
Mandeville Canyon Residence by Rockefeller Partners Architects at Night
The facade is clad with gray-stained cedar, inspired by the soft gray tones of eucalyptus bark. The material’s color and texture unifies the structure with the surrounding groves of trees. The cedar carries from the exterior through the main entry hall, representing its significance as an interstitial space or articulation between the two sections. Other defining surface elements are the rich mahogany doors and window frames, and a polished concrete wall that stretches three stories from the basement through the roof. Like the gray cedar, these materials move seamlessly from the exterior to the interior of the house, delineating and integrating indoor and outdoor spaces.
The center of this house is the stone hearth – an integral part of a home, a symbol of warmth and family where the stone fireplace wall is multi-functional: it extends vertically through the second floor and roof, and horizontally, penetrating the exterior wall to become a landscape feature along the pool. Within it, this stone wall houses the double-sided fireplace serving the formal living room and the more relaxed family room, as well as the more intimate fireplace for the upstairs master bedroom.
Guest Room of Mandeville Canyon Residence by Rockefeller Partners Architects
Living Area in Mandeville Canyon Residence by Rockefeller Partners Architects
Modern Kitchen Design in Mandeville Canyon Residence by Rockefeller Partners Architects
Contemporary Dining Room in Mandeville Canyon Residence by Rockefeller Partners Architects
Living Room Design in Mandeville Canyon Residence by Rockefeller Partners Architects
Bedroom Design in Mandeville Canyon Residence by Rockefeller Partners Architects
Bathroom Interior Design in Mandeville Canyon Residence by Rockefeller Partners Architects
The residence is divided into two main wings. The public living spaces and master suite are located in one, while the children’s quarters, guest rooms, and auxiliary spaces are located in the other. The interior design stemmed to create a timeless environment that was warm and comfortable but also refined. The formal dining room steps down to a sunken living room featuring the great stone hearth while floor-to-ceiling windows provide views of the grounds and periphery eucalyptus groves. Mahogany accordion doors open to a stone patio, again blurring the distinction between indoor/outdoor living, and a formal/informal setting.
The master suite’s large walk-in closet with custom Italian cabinetry opens to the master bath’s soft stone tones, which, despite their gentle palette have been very precisely arranged: meticulously placed limestone tiles match perfectly with the lines of the angular bathtub and the contiguous glass. The furniture’s textures and natural tones complement the architectural materials of wood and stone. The furnishings are custom-designed to be heavy and substantial to match the solid quality of the structure.
Location : Mandeville Canyon, Brentwood, Los Angeles, California.
Architects : Rockefeller Partners Architects
October 6th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Simplesmente Espectacular!!!
Parabéns!!!