Living spaces are organised around a decades-old olive tree in this Santa Monica home, completed by Los Angeles studio Woods +Dangaran.
Woods + Dangaran designed both the architecture and interiors for the dwelling, named Twentieth, which is shortlisted in the house interior category in the Dezeen Awards 2022.
Woods + Dangaran has created a white-brick house in California
Home to a couple and their three young children, the three-storey house is designed to be practical for day-to-day family life, but also able to host parties and gatherings.
Living spaces are organised around a courtyard where the old olive tree can be found, while a generous rear garden provides an opportunity for lounging and dining to extend outdoors.
Living spaces are organised around an old olive tree "Twentieth delicately balances the opposing priorities of creating a sophisticated, entertainment-oriented home, and one that would be comfortable for a growing family with three young children," said Woods + Dangaran.
"The result is a truly modern home."
The house is primarily built from white brick, which is exposed both inside and out to offer a bright and textural feel.
A formal living room features custom sofas and a travertine fireplace
These brick surfaces are punctured by generous glazing. Sliding glass doors span entire walls, while windows typically extend from floor to ceiling.
Twentieth's ground floor has a U-shape, creating space for living rooms on both sides of the co...