Coldwater Canyon Residence in Beverly Hills, California by Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects

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The site is a deep, narrow, one-acre hillside property in Beverly Hills. The owners’ desires were to create an oasis that focused more on a sense of privacy and introspection rather than maximizing views or presenting an extroverted face to the neighborhood. In addition, the hillside site presented a number of significant technical challenges in terms of setbacks and maximum building envelope.

The house sits on a narrow hillside lot in Beverly Hills, California, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

• Architects: Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
• Project: Coldwater Canyon Residence
• Location: Beverly Hills, California, USA
• Photography: Jeremy Bittermann

The motor court and garage anchor the south end of the house, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects’ design solution was to organize the house and compound as a long, attenuated experience that afforded a sense of graciousness and space despite the restrictions.

A small light-filled structure that doubles as a project studio and guest house anchors the north end of the site. In between, a pool courtyard and gardens occupy the heart of the site.

The main house is developed on two levels pulled along the north-south axis and houses most of the program.

At the main level, an entry foyer leads to the primary living spaces, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

The levels are pinned together by a gracious architectural stair at the core of the house, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

The motor court and garage anchor the south end of the house which contains the more private areas including the media room and gym. The entry sequence was choreographed to create a sense of retreating into a private realm, leaving the cars and working world of Los Angeles behind. Guests arrive at the main level through an entry foyer that leads to the primary living spaces.

A secluded courtyard at the heart of the site reinforces the design’s intent of privacy and introspection, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

North facing floor to ceiling glass and sliding doors bring in natural light and open to the pool, courtyard and lush landscape views, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

Moving north, the spaces become more public, leading to the open dining and living space where north facing floor to ceiling glass and sliding doors open to the pool, courtyard and lush landscape views.

The upper level is reserved for the master suite which projects out over the courtyard and a guest room for grandchildren.

The levels are pinned together by a gracious architectural stair at the core of the house as well as a double-height library.

The open living space features a fireplace and courtyard views, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

The dining area gain affluent natural light through floor to ceiling glazing, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

The exterior brick moves seamlessly from outdoors to in, adding texture and visual interest, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

The kitchen connects to a side garden and accommodates for the Owner’s culinary interests with ample counter- and cabinet space, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

The upper level master suite features a fireplace and a balcony overlooking the courtyard, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

A light-filled master suite bathroom, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

Across the pool courtyard is a small project studio/guest house, Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

The flexible studio/guest house features floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors and polished concrete floors Image Courtesy © Jeremy Bittermann

Tags: Beverly Hills, California

Categories: House, Residential

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