FreelandBuck's New Single-Family Home Intricately Weaves Exterior and Interior Spaces
Its steeply pitched roofline makes the residence distinct from its neighbors.
FreelandBuck kept volume and space at the forefront when designing its recent project, the Second House, in Culver City, California. The New York and Los Angeles-based architecture firm constructed the single-family home in a tight location, using angular shapes and strategically planned openings to achieve a visually fluid residence.
Standing at 1,500 square feet, the house is marked by intricately weaved exterior and interior spaces and a steeply pitched roofline that create a striking aesthetic distinct from its neighboring buildings. The angular lines of the roof turn inward around a central courtyard, which is one of the key entryways that feeds into the interior. Inside, each room — with the exception of the second floor’s master and guest rooms — has been segmented into blocks that were built to link to one of the various outside zones: two entry alcoves and a balcony that overlooks the courtyard. High windows throughout allow natural light to flow into the home, while providing open views of the hillside.
As for materials, custom-patterned cement board panels make up the external foundation while floor details including tight-veined grey limestone and white stained knotty pine provide a crisp contrast internally. Meanwhile, the bright red and orange glow of the stairs add a luminous element to pop against the house’s neutral color palette. Specially-made fabricated lights project textured shadows in the front hall and living room, offering FreelandBuck‘s final touch.
