Mar Vista Residence is a modern two-story house located in Los Angeles, California, designed in 2020 by Woods + Dangaran.

Description
Set at the crest of a down-sloped lot, the floor plan of this 6,000-square-foot house was largely determined by the site. The entry and the master suite are placed to capture the premium views, and the in-ground tiled swimming pool locks into the L-shape footprint.
From the street, the crisply orthogonal house offers some compelling contrasts. The elevation is grounded by a plastered privacy wall, while the home?s second floor floats beyond it. Slim cedar louvers break the otherwise solid, symmetrical façade, allowing a screened view through the upper level; their lightness and verticality balance the horizontal massing. The entry is intentionally sequenced; visitors pass through a louvered gate and arrive in an intimate courtyard landscaped with a single ginkgo tree, creating a serene moment before stepping inside.
On the main level, metal, polished concrete, and glass establish a modern palette. The great room epitomizes Southern California indoor-outdoor living. Expansive glass pocket doors open fully, revealing a garden barbeque and dining table to the west, and creating a seamless transition to the pool deck and outdoor lounge area to the east.
Winding up to the second level, the sculptural stair combines massive floating timber treads with an airy balustrade. Louvers cast linear shadows into glass-enclosed corridors...