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Psomas Residence

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Location
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, California
Year
2022
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
Detached pool house ADU with planted meadow grass roof opens to a swimming pool and spa surrounded by a concrete patio and raised wood deck.
Detached pool house ADU with planted meadow grass roof opens to a swimming pool and spa surrounded by a concrete patio and raised wood deck.
Widespread chevron-shaped rear yard facade with detached pool house ADU, swimming pool, spa, raised wood deck, lawn and concrete patio. Home is designed to bend around existing 50-foot tall elm tree
Widespread chevron-shaped rear yard facade with detached pool house ADU, swimming pool, spa, raised wood deck, lawn and concrete patio. Home is designed to bend around existing 50-foot tall elm tree
The interior staircase is located at the junction of the home's bend created by the 50-foot tall existing Elm tree. The layout of the program was planned around this tree. The window wall frames the full height of the tree
The interior staircase is located at the junction of the home's bend created by the 50-foot tall existing Elm tree. The layout of the program was planned around this tree. The window wall frames the full height of the tree
Planted roof of meadow grass at the pool house ADU with concrete patio, lawn, raised wood deck and large Elm and Pepper trees conserved. The home's layout with yard was designed around their positions.
Planted roof of meadow grass at the pool house ADU with concrete patio, lawn, raised wood deck and large Elm and Pepper trees conserved. The home's layout with yard was designed around their positions.
Widespread chevron-shaped rear yard facade with detached pool house ADU with garden roof, swimming pool, spa, raised wood deck, lawn and concrete patio. Home is designed to bend around existing 50-foot tall elm tree
Widespread chevron-shaped rear yard facade with detached pool house ADU with garden roof, swimming pool, spa, raised wood deck, lawn and concrete patio. Home is designed to bend around existing 50-foot tall elm tree
This two-story home is designed to bend around the existing 50-foot tall elm tree. We placed the interior staircase at this junction so the owner may enjoy the tree's glory everyday.
This two-story home is designed to bend around the existing 50-foot tall elm tree. We placed the interior staircase at this junction so the owner may enjoy the tree's glory everyday.
Second floor balconies with outdoor decks flank left and right sides of first floor courtyard (middle void). All frame a planted roof of meadow grass. One balcony leads to an outdoor wood siding-clad stair up to an observatory roof deck with panoramic views of the neighborhood and beyond.
Second floor balconies with outdoor decks flank left and right sides of first floor courtyard (middle void). All frame a planted roof of meadow grass. One balcony leads to an outdoor wood siding-clad stair up to an observatory roof deck with panoramic views of the neighborhood and beyond.
Pink Fireclay tile with carefully coordinated wall recess lined in engineered quartz for a pop of white in this angled room located at the junction of the chevron-shaped floor plan.
Pink Fireclay tile with carefully coordinated wall recess lined in engineered quartz for a pop of white in this angled room located at the junction of the chevron-shaped floor plan.
A deeply set steam shower at left in the primary bath features a cantilevered Carrara marble slabs bench and wainscott as well as pink Fireclay tile. Large window frames yard beyond. Two single vanities - one at the west end and the other at the east end of the bathroom are bi-parted by the entrance to the walk-in closet. Sconces by Kelly Wearstler and plumbing fixtures by Dornbracht.
A deeply set steam shower at left in the primary bath features a cantilevered Carrara marble slabs bench and wainscott as well as pink Fireclay tile. Large window frames yard beyond. Two single vanities - one at the west end and the other at the east end of the bathroom are bi-parted by the entrance to the walk-in closet. Sconces by Kelly Wearstler and plumbing fixtures by Dornbracht.
Primary bath features a view of the expansive yard. Two single vanities - one at the west end and the other at the east end (this view) of the bathroom are bi-parted by the entrance to the walk-in closet. Sconces by Kelly Wearstler and plumbing fixtures by Dornbracht.
Primary bath features a view of the expansive yard. Two single vanities - one at the west end and the other at the east end (this view) of the bathroom are bi-parted by the entrance to the walk-in closet. Sconces by Kelly Wearstler and plumbing fixtures by Dornbracht.
A children's bathroom with pink Fireclay tile and combination tub shower clad in engineered quartz. Carefully coordinated wall recess for shower gels and soap
A children's bathroom with pink Fireclay tile and combination tub shower clad in engineered quartz. Carefully coordinated wall recess for shower gels and soap
A deeply set steam shower at the primary suite features a cantilevered Carrara marble slabs bench and wainscott as well as pink Fireclay tile. Large window frames yard beyond.
A deeply set steam shower at the primary suite features a cantilevered Carrara marble slabs bench and wainscott as well as pink Fireclay tile. Large window frames yard beyond.
All guest and children's bedrooms have bespoke built-in white oak closets with brass hardware
All guest and children's bedrooms have bespoke built-in white oak closets with brass hardware
Enclosed entry courtyard of breeze block, smooth stucco walls and Thermory wood siding clad gate creates a private entrance from the street. As seen from the pivot door threshold. Portion of living at left with skylight above.
Enclosed entry courtyard of breeze block, smooth stucco walls and Thermory wood siding clad gate creates a private entrance from the street. As seen from the pivot door threshold. Portion of living at left with skylight above.
nside enclosed entry courtyard of breeze block (seen in reflection) and smooth stucco walls marking a private entrance to a pivot door. Roof stair clad in Thermory wood siding above.
nside enclosed entry courtyard of breeze block (seen in reflection) and smooth stucco walls marking a private entrance to a pivot door. Roof stair clad in Thermory wood siding above.
Exterior entry with wood clad 3-car garage. Concrete path with landscape leads enclosed courtyard of breeze block marking a private entrance. Outdoor wood siding-clad stair leads to observatory roof deck
Exterior entry with wood clad 3-car garage. Concrete path with landscape leads enclosed courtyard of breeze block marking a private entrance. Outdoor wood siding-clad stair leads to observatory roof deck
Edge of living room with fireplace in Nero Marquina marble and fluted wood wall looks back towards kitchen. Sliding doors lead to backyard on right and enclosed courtyard atrium at left. Floor s and cabinets are white oak with two different finishes. Carrara backsplash and countertops with full Sub-zero / Wolf appliances and Dornbracht plumbing fixtures in Dark Platinum finish including a pot filler and range.
Edge of living room with fireplace in Nero Marquina marble and fluted wood wall looks back towards kitchen. Sliding doors lead to backyard on right and enclosed courtyard atrium at left. Floor s and cabinets are white oak with two different finishes. Carrara backsplash and countertops with full Sub-zero / Wolf appliances and Dornbracht plumbing fixtures in Dark Platinum finish including a pot filler and range.
This bedroom with gas fireplace is located to frame the 50-foot tall existing Elm tree outside. The sliding door is outfitted with a Juliette balcony so one can nearly climb the tree. The fireplace is clad with Nero Marquina marble and fluted wood wall panels. In the distance one can see the residence's pool house ADU
This bedroom with gas fireplace is located to frame the 50-foot tall existing Elm tree outside. The sliding door is outfitted with a Juliette balcony so one can nearly climb the tree. The fireplace is clad with Nero Marquina marble and fluted wood wall panels. In the distance one can see the residence's pool house ADU
A common feature we've designed in recent years in a secondary laundry in the primary closet: This one outfitted with the latest stackable LG washer and dryer. Deep recess for window beyond in this 10-foot tall, bespoke white oak cabinetry enclave
A common feature we've designed in recent years in a secondary laundry in the primary closet: This one outfitted with the latest stackable LG washer and dryer. Deep recess for window beyond in this 10-foot tall, bespoke white oak cabinetry enclave

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Details

Square Feet
5400
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
6
Partial Baths
1

Credits

Posted by
Architect
Interior Design
Hsu McCullough
AIH Development
Landscape Design
Harmony Gardens, Inc.
Builder
ZGB Homes
Photographer

From Hsu McCullough

Closed from the street with a wood-clad garage, Tesselle breezeblock walls and an entry courtyard, the sprawling floor plan is concealed from the public. It's chevron form galvanizes a layout containing a slow reveal of gardens, courtyards, patios, decks, balconies and tranquil interior spaces as one traverses the edifice. Inspired by the wedge-shaped lot, this new two-story home in Mar Vista with detached accessory dwelling unit and swimming pool / spa is organized around an existing 50-foot tall legacy elm tree