Birch Residence is a two story modern pad designed by Griffin Enright Architects, located on a flat, semi-urban site in the design district of Los Angeles, California. The entire house opens and a pool extends the geometry of the curved skylight. The elegantly designed home is comprised of 4,600 square feet of living space showcasing stunning vistas to the city and landscape beyond.

According to the architect, “the residence is compact, yet designed to create a sense of expanded volume. A double story central volume curves through the house, creating extended views and maximizing daylight from the skylight and sunshade above. A sculptural stair punctuates the sinuous movement of the house, while a glass bridge reconnects the two wings of the upstairs. An elegant palette of contrasting materials contributes to the expansive feeling of this home. The backyard has a courtyard feel and a curved pool echoes the form of the central volume drawing attention through the house.”

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The pool extends the lines of the house and skylight beyond.

The master bedroom deck cantilevers over an outdoor room.

The master bedroom deck extends the space of the the room.

A stepped path leads to an entry into an open hall.

The curved skylight brings natural light to the center of the home.

The stair is sculpted to create varied spaces around it.

The Living room orients itself around a fireplace that is slotted into a window.

The open kitchen has an onyx counter on the island that is lit from behind at night.

The curve of the hallway creates a dynamic living room space.

A view from the landing seeing into the backyard.

Natural light animates the space.

The pool comes into the house.

The home extends vertically and horizontally.

The curved skylight follows the path of the sun.

The wood floor is carried up the wall to create an elegant master bedroom.

An expansive mirror brings the view of a Sycamore tree deep into the bathroom.

The pool extends into the backyard where it becomes a waterfall element.

The shade canopy lights up to compliment other ambient qualities of light incorporated into the project.

A concealed projector creates an elegant ambiance in this incredible living space.

Photos: Benny Chan Fotoworks & Art Gray