Beverly Hills Residence

The Brosmith Residence sensitively sites a single-family residence on a ridgeline of Mulholland Scenic Parkway, overlooking the San Fernando Valley of southern California. Per the client’s objectives, the structure captures exterior space as living space, and harnesses the panoramic views of the valley below, accessible from the common areas and courtyards of the property. Separate living pods along a central spine of the house allow different activities and interactions to occur simultaneously without mutual disruption. Each living pod is outfitted with its own version of an indoor-outdoor courtyard space, and each connected independently to the central spine of the house. Pods are designed around the master suite, the children’s’ quarters, offices, and caretakers quarters. Entering into the common living areas, one is met with breathtaking vistas of the San Fernando Valley climaxing on the main patio, where a glass-like swimming pool disappears entrancingly over the crisp clean horizon of the site’s northern edge.

The energy-conserving structure uses passive siting and natural shading to reduce its dependence on mechanical environmental conditioning systems. Courtyards are sited to take advantage of prevailing breezes. Innovative uses of standard materials create much of the custom feel of this residence, where concept and design elevates the feel of every room. A sliding louvered screen in the Master uses an off-the-shelf, affordable aluminum frame (echoed elsewhere in the house) fitted with aluminum louvers substituted for glass – creating a unique application that seamlessly integrates with the clean lines of the house.