Living Room • 4048 Farmouth Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Existing plaster is removed from walls. Raw concrete panels are exposed, detailing their structural truth. Ceiling beams are stripped, revealing natural wood grain. The large artwork is cleared, making the wall a deliberate void.
New linear lighting tracks define architectural divisions. Furniture forms are rectilinear, each component serving a specific role. A woven jute rug creates a distinct tactile division for seating. Every surface and void holds a clear purpose.
This room reveals the inherent beauty of its essential structure and materials.
Design Philosophy
This design follows Deconstructive Minimalism. It strips the space to its core, exposing structural elements as a deliberate act. Material Honesty drives the choice to reveal raw concrete and untreated wood. Every material and surface articulates its inherent purpose within the composition.
Spatial Narrative
Your eye first traces the exposed concrete walls and untreated ceiling beams. You walk across floor sections subtly differentiated by elevation or material. You settle into the central seating area defined by the large jute rug.
Light Study
Morning light enters softly through the grand arched window, highlighting the raw textures of concrete and wood. In the evening, linear ceiling tracks cast focused beams, articulating the structural divisions of the room. This direct illumination emphasizes material form.
Living Vignette
A hand rests on the cool, sealed concrete wall panel. The scent of untreated wood drifts from the ceiling beams.
Material Palette
Exposed Raw Concrete: It feels cool and permanent, developing a subtle patina over time.
Natural Untreated Wood: It feels warm and textured, deepening in tone and character with age.
Steel: It feels cold and precise, maintaining its stark presence without degradation.
