la overlook

time : 2020

place : beverly hills, ca

process : aperture; inward focus; protect the viewshed; california natives

completed for : private client

collaborators : RIOS, Rattigan Construction

photography : mike kelley

LA Overlook resides in a subdivision in Beverly Hills that was developed in the 1950’s. Each lot offers dramatic views of the City of Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean beyond. Unique code requirements ensure the protection of the view shed. The architecture is organized to capitalize on these outstanding views. We used the inverse of that idea to structure the landscape, emphasizing a focus inward. The apertures of the architecture function like a camera- capturing a carefully composed image of an elevated native California landscape. Project completed while employed at RIOS.