A dilapidated garage in Los Angeles becomes a whimsical backyard dwelling.
A dilapidated garage in Los Angeles becomes a whimsical backyard dwelling.
The layout of the Cloud Dream Home is fairly straightforward, with the primary gathering spaces located toward the front and the private domain at the rear. The bifurcation of the space means that the living area opens up onto the newly added deck, which benefits from "great California weather,
The layout of the Cloud Dream Home is fairly straightforward, with the primary gathering spaces located toward the front and the private domain at the rear. The bifurcation of the space means that the living area opens up onto the newly added deck, which benefits from "great California weather,
The plywood ceiling cladding extends into the kitchenette, creating the impression of a grander space
The plywood ceiling cladding extends into the kitchenette, creating the impression of a grander space
Bathroom interior with continuation of plywood-clad ceiling
Bathroom interior with continuation of plywood-clad ceiling
The majestic LA sunset reinforces the cloud - sky - sunset concept
The majestic LA sunset reinforces the cloud - sky - sunset concept
Bedroom interior showing high level (mezzanine) storage and additional arch-shaped window
Bedroom interior showing high level (mezzanine) storage and additional arch-shaped window
Interior of living and dining room showing plywood clad ceiling
Interior of living and dining room showing plywood clad ceiling
The subtle v-shaped angularity of the structure is visible here as it creates the living and sleeping  "zones". Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors frame vistas of lush vegetation and rugged cliffs, while opening directly to the decked patio.
The subtle v-shaped angularity of the structure is visible here as it creates the living and sleeping "zones". Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors frame vistas of lush vegetation and rugged cliffs, while opening directly to the decked patio.
A bespoke copper bathtub and matching tapware is framed by expansive mountainside views.
A bespoke copper bathtub and matching tapware is framed by expansive mountainside views.
A blue-hued modernist volume stands in glassy contrast against the nocturnal blackness of the mountainside.
A blue-hued modernist volume stands in glassy contrast against the nocturnal blackness of the mountainside.
Decked patio and pool area, shaded by olive and pomegranate trees.
Decked patio and pool area, shaded by olive and pomegranate trees.
Casa Etérea is composed of two rectilinear volumes that connect at a 120-degree angle, evoking the V-shaped ravine visible through the exposed glass shower. The mirrored facade reflects the rugged, natural terrain.
Casa Etérea is composed of two rectilinear volumes that connect at a 120-degree angle, evoking the V-shaped ravine visible through the exposed glass shower. The mirrored facade reflects the rugged, natural terrain.
The kitchen features exposed wooden  beams, textured concrete walls,  porcelain countertops, blackened walnut cabinets, walnut bar stools and antique jade vases.
The kitchen features exposed wooden beams, textured concrete walls, porcelain countertops, blackened walnut cabinets, walnut bar stools and antique jade vases.
Ashoka enlisted the services of the San Miguel de Allende interior studio NAMUH in selecting pieces for the interiors. The living room features a soft grey buffalo leather sofa, a reclaimed oak table with metal accents and an Indian jute rug.
Ashoka enlisted the services of the San Miguel de Allende interior studio NAMUH in selecting pieces for the interiors. The living room features a soft grey buffalo leather sofa, a reclaimed oak table with metal accents and an Indian jute rug.

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