MU77 Residence on Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles Residence, Architecture, News, US Design
MU77 Residence on Mulholland Drive
Modern House and Interior, California, USA – design by Arshia Architects
Oct 31, 2016
MU77 Residence on Mulholland Drive
Design: Arshia Architects
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Arshia Architects LTD receives American Institute of Architects Los Angeles 2016 Design Award

The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA|LA) announced the winners of its prestigious 2016 Design Awards program Monday night, October 24, 2016, at an evening celebrating the achievements of recipients.

Selected by a jury of distinguished architects based across the United States and conversant in the field?s potential at national and international levels, the AIA|LA Design Awards honor design excellence in some of the most significant completed projects in the country at this time. Arshia Architects was selected for its MU77 project in Los Angeles.
Located on Mulholland Drive, this single-family residence scheme was molded by the strict regulations of the Mulholland Scenic corridor plan along with extreme site constraints. The residence is integrated into the surrounding landscape with a geometric appearance mimicking the terrain and sudden deviations of rock formations within the natural landscape. Sunken 18 feet below street level to ensure clear views from the street atop the building, fitting the project within the two story envelop became the main limitation. ...