Moreno
Location: Brentwood, CA Size: 7,100 SQ FT Status: Built, Completed 2022 Program: Single Family Residence Client: Withheld
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More than just a home, the Moreno Residence by OFFICEUNTITLED captures the dance of light and the harmony between architecture and nature, redefining the typical Los Angeles single-family residence.
Drawing inspiration from Los Angeles’ low-slung bungalows and international style homes, the residence stands as a testament to southern California’s climate, a stripped-down aesthetic, and an emphasis on materiality and craft. Anchored around a continuous corridor opening to courtyards, the home features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass walls that connect indoor living spaces with garden areas. Light penetrates every part of the house, changing throughout the day and painting rooms in dappled light and shadow. Serving as a multi-functional skin the exterior combines stucco, cedar siding, and custom metal panels, integrating nature and architecture.
The main floor is anchored around a continuous corridor opening to central courtyards. Floor to ceiling sliding glass walls open to seamlessly connect the ground floor indoor living spaces with courtyard gardens and dining areas. Light penetrates every part of the house, changing throughout the day and painting rooms in dappled light and shadow. An outdoor pool area completes the feeling of escape within the city.
The two-story structure encompasses seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a gym, a children’s playroom, and a home office, with a freestanding main stair connecting the upper and lower floors. The ground floor east wing houses private and functional spaces, while the west wing unfolds into open, public areas. A fusion of subtle materials, bespoke furnishings, and state-of-the-art technology creates an ambiance that is both timeless and avant-garde.
More than visual focal points the courtyards are essential to the living experience, extending indoor spaces for outdoor dining, relaxation, and entertainment. The movable glass walls blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor areas to create a unique living experience. When the glass walls are open, the interior seamlessly merges with the surrounding landscape. Open or closed, layers of light and shadow interplay throughout the day to create a painterly effect throughout the house.
