Donhill Residence
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Client
Private
Typology
Residential
Status
Design Development
Size
12,095 Sq. Ft.
Architects
M-Rad Inc.
Design Team: Matthew Rosenberg, Patrick Lun, Carlos Augusto Garcia, Roberto Ortiz de Landazuri, Etienne Serveau, Roberto Ortiz de Landazuri, Kevin Morgan, Margerie Bonnet, Sung Su Kim
Collaborators
Civil & Structural Engineers: John Labib + Assoicates
MEP Engineers: Perfect Design & Engineering
Landscape: Chris Sosa Landscape Architecture
Rather than work against the dramatic topography of Coldwater Canyon, the form of the Donhill Residence slopes gently with the hillside exercising views at every level. The graceful curve of the concrete structure flows down to the 100 foot long infinity pool, opening onto a deck with views stretching from the Pacific Ocean; to Downtown Los Angeles.
A light impluvium, the word the Romans used to describe the courtyard of the ancient domus, is carved out of the mass to bring light to the interior spaces on all levels, creating a luminous courtyard featuring a Zen garden, waterfall, and reflecting pond.