21/06/2016
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Birch Residence
Designed by Griffin Enright Architects
Los Angeles, CA
Birch Residence is a two-story house that has been designed to make full use of the expansive 4,600 sq ft space. I love the abundant use of glass almost everywhere to give an amazing panoramic view from every area, and the skylight allows the sun light to fill the whole residence. The architects explain the project saying, “This 4,600 square foot two-story residence on a flat, semi-urban site in the design district of Los Angeles, California provides new vistas to the city and landscape beyond. The residence is compact, yet designed to create a sense of expanded volume. A double story central volume curves through the house, creating extended views and maximizing daylight from the skylight and sunshade above. A sculptural stair punctuates the sinuous movement of the house, while a glass bridge reconnects the two wings of the upstairs. An elegant palette of contrasting materials contributes to the expansive feeling of this home. The backyard has a courtyard feel and a curved pool echoes the form of the central volume drawing attention through the house.”