West Hollywood
This Condominium is located between the Sunset Strip and Santa Monica Boulevard, where a dated unit with a spacious terrace required a complete reconfiguration. The orientation of this unit is one typically sought-after, as it is a corner unit with south and east facing walls. However, its location on a lower floor meant that the quantity of natural light received was much less than desired. As increasing the amount of sunlight was not an option, the design and reconfiguration quickly prioritized the creation of open spaces that would allow plenty of sunlight to be captured without surrendering the privacy and intimacy often lacking in Multi-Family Residences.
Because natural light is typically a major influence on design, the darker hues were embraced and used to further enhance the light that did enter the space. Thus a contrast is formed through dramatizing the available light outside the unit, the effect turning a muted natural light into one that is seemingly as vibrant as California’s sun typically would be. The darker, intimate tones of the interior create a more private space, yet the use of floor to ceiling accordion glass doors strategically transform the space into a bright and airy entertaining space where continuous movement between spaces creates opportunity for uninterrupted interaction between programs.
As each bedroom has access to the expansive terrace, strategically placed plants both indicate barriers and a change in the interior program. From this intentional decision, the master bedroom has a more privatized entrance to the terrace that retains the program’s intimacy without having to surrender any natural light received. The ability to easily convert each program from an open space to a private one not only defines the relaxed culture of Los Angeles but provides a space that can separate residents from their busy lifestyles. As a whole, this unit is functional for varying activities whilst still maintaining the intimate feeling of safety in a home.
