WEST HOLLYWOOD

In West Hollywood, this ground-up custom home was designed around a central courtyard that allows natural light and outdoor space to shape the experience of the entire house. Rather than placing the garden at the edge of the property, the courtyard becomes the organizing element of the architecture, bringing greenery and daylight into the center of the home.

From the street, the architecture presents a restrained composition of smooth plaster volumes and carefully framed openings. The design feels quiet and intentional, allowing the structure to sit comfortably within the neighborhood while maintaining a sense of privacy.

Inside, large sliding glass walls dissolve the boundary between interior rooms and the courtyard beyond. The living room, kitchen, and circulation spaces flow around the landscaped outdoor space, allowing light to move through the home throughout the day. The kitchen anchors the main level with integrated cabinetry, a long stone island, and warm wood floors that soften the modern lines of the architecture.

Toward the rear of the property, the house opens to a private backyard where a covered outdoor lounge sits beside the pool. Upstairs terraces and rooftop spaces extend the home’s connection to the outdoors, capturing views of surrounding palms and sky. In West Hollywood, where indoor-outdoor living is part of daily life, the courtyard becomes the quiet center of the home.