VENICE IN LA

FINNE ARCHITECTS HAVE DESIGNED A CAPTIVATING GARDEN SANCTUARY IN THE HEART OF LOS ANGELES CHARACTERISTICALLY USING SIMPLICITY WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND CREATIVITY.

PROJECT DETAILS

Location: Los Angeles, California

Architect: FINNE Architects Nils Finne, AIA, Design Principal Chris Hawley & Chris Graesser, Project Managers

Contractor: Bruder Construction Bell Canyon, CA

Structural Engineers: Parker Resnick, Los Angeles, CA. Bruce Resnick

Photographer: Tom Bonner

Located on a long, narrow lot in the Venice neighbourhood of Los Angeles, this house designed by Finne Architects comprises a dramatic series of folded roof planes and a collage of textured metal and wood exterior surfaces. Planned as a garden sanctuary in the city, the bulk of the house has been placed on the eastern side of the lot, making a linear garden on the western side. The wood living pavilion projects into the garden space. A pool has been placed directly outside the living area, allowing this prominent part of the house to be mirrored by water.

BEAMING WITH PERFECTION