Norwich Urban House by Clive Wilkinson Architects
The Norwich Residence designed by Clive Wilkinson in Hollywood, California. Designed on an inner urban lot and as a transitioning form. The lot was a non-standard trapezoidal form, widening towards the rear, as well as having a commercial building to the north that overlooked the site.
The mass to the street was broken down allowing a single story over the garage and roof terrace so the front yard with greenery. The living room is compressed in height. The master bedroom is located on the ground to emphasize a separation from the outside world. It has open bath and dressing areas, and a concealed video projection system for watching TV or movies in bed. The bathroom has a freestanding bath that opens to the pool via sliding doors, and the shower has double glass doors that allow wet bathers to shower directly after swimming without wetting the interior. Video projection is also used in the living room.
There is a raw expression of structure throughout the house – ceilings are exposed diagonal wood sheathing with a sprayed insulation roof on top. Floors are either smooth concrete, or wide plank quarter sawn oak, or white rubber stud. Walls are white drywall.
