Rockefeller Partners Architects designed the 'Madeville Canyon Residence,' a luxurious home located in Los Angeles' Brentwood neighborhood.
The clients had lived in eight different homes over the span of a decade, never finding anywhere they wanted to settle down. However, their growing family necessitated that they find a more permanent home. The clients wished to create a purposeful design plan; one in which every room has a clear intention.
The residence takes cues from 1900s craftsman architecture, allowing it to remain simple, sleek and original. One of the home's many focal points is the stone hearth, which imbues a sense of warmth. The fireplace wall extends both vertically, to the upper level, and horizontally, becoming a landscape feature by the pool.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Craftsman Architecture Revival
- Opportunity for architects to modernize and add new elements while incorporating the timeless elements of craftsman architecture.
- Functional Design
- Interest in purposeful and intentional design that incorporates the needs of the users and encourages family ties.
- Stone as a Focal Point
- Increasing use of stone in interior and exterior design as a way to create a sense of warmth and natural beauty.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture and Design
- Innovative and purposeful architecture, using traditional elements in modern design.
- Real Estate
- Demand for functional and family-oriented homes.
- Home Decor and Furnishings
- Increasing use of stone and natural elements in home decor.
