APP

Appian Way Residence belongs to an iconic place. Thus, from the winding slopes of Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, the house seeks to give prominence to the views of a city that persists in everyone’s collective imaginary.
Located on a challenging slope with more than 35 ° of inclination and bounded by strict volumetric regulations, the residence adapts to the contour of the terrain in a staggered way. Three large horizontal pieces, which open to frame different scenes of Californian urban vastness, are arranged in a descending sequence that invites to be traveled. In this way, the emergence of several open terraces with water planes and swimming pools that expand and blur the limits between interior and exterior is enabled.
Designed to be constructed efficiently, the structure allows the presence of the original terrain of dry and desert vegetation to coexist with the interior spaces. Likewise, sustainability strategies, such as the use of renewable energy and the creation of shaded areas, transform the house into an artifact that respects the complex environment where it is implanted.

MAPA

Partners: Luciano Andrades, Matías Carballal, Andrés Gobba, Mauricio López, Silvio Machado.
Project team: Pablo Courreges, Agustín Dieste, Diego Morera, Victoria Muniz, Emiliano Lago, Sebastián Lambert, Martina Pedreira, Sandra Rodríguez, Fabián Sarubbi, Diamela Meyer, Flavio Faggion, Lilian Wang, João Bernardi, Débora Boniatti, Juliana Colombo, Lucas Marques, Helena Utzig.
Developer: Samaha Holdings
Architecture: MAPA
On-site architect: Samaha Holdings
Interior Design: Unknown design Lab
Structural and Civil Engineering: JLA | John Labib + Associates
MEP Consultant: 120 Degreez
Landscaping: Zach Friedman

Area: 380m2
Images: Vulk.