The site is characterized by its remote feeling and mature trees; this despite being surrounded by dense urban development.  It is an unusual paradox to have such a natural setting that occurs in the middle of Los Angeles ? a city known for its endless sprawl and crawling traffic. 

© Steve King

Architects: Anonymous Architects

Location: Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Architect In Charge: Simon Storey

Area: 1950.0 ft2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Steve King, Michael Wells

© Michael Wells

The site is characterized by its remote feeling and mature trees; this despite being surrounded by dense urban development.  It is an unusual paradox to have such a natural setting that occurs in the middle of Los Angeles ? a city known for its endless sprawl and crawling traffic. 
© Steve King

The goal was to preserve the natural features where practical ? even if this meant having a tree grow through the house.  The steep hillside allows the house to cantilever as a design solution to minimize foundations.  This act of cantilevering also preserves as much native yard space as possible for planting. 

© Steve King

Floor Plan

© Michael Wells

To maintain privacy, the house is located close to the center of the lot to create a buffer between it ? and other adj...