SPF:architects completes a sweeping, three-winged ?orum? residence overlooking bel-air, los angeles. the three-level glass home subtly ?floats? overhead the developed neighborhood and expansive california hills, integrating into its environment while maximizing views. in plan, the 18,800 square-foot structure takes the form of a three-pronged propeller. each wing is wrapped in mirrored glass, reflecting the vast los angeles basin. as the home is intended as a welcoming space for hosting and entertaining, spf:a distributes the program across the three blades, separating a centralized gathering space from surrounding bedroom suites in each wing.

all images by matthew momberger 
 
 
SPF:architects distributes private program across the three wings with shared and circulatory spaces convening in the center. this confluence takes the form of an expressive glass and steel staircase, providing a straightforward solution to the vast home?s circulation. it further offers a visual connection to what would otherwise have been a disparate area. the three wings host the master and ?mini-master? suites while the northern wing holds two smaller bedrooms. ?orum? rises two stories above ground with its third floor burrowed into the hill. the ground floor provides the entry and communal spaces for gathering, while the top floor is dedicated to the home?s private spaces.
 
 
the glass curtain wall which wraps the third floor is a sophisticated structural system custom developed in p...