Organized around a corner yard, the Harding Ave Residence integrates indoor/outdoor living and neighborhood connectivity across a dynamic and multi-layered program.
Located in Venice, California, the house is arranged as an L-shaped, two-story volume focused on a verdant, sun-filled yard. A compressed, outdoor foyer opens to an expansive courtyard. The yard, which is the main public space of the home, is protected from the street with extensive plantings. Layers of exterior space are integrated throughout the residence—starting with the central yard and culminating with a roof deck overlooking the wider neighborhood.
Unified by outdoor views, the program balances a sequence of connected living areas with private rooms and dedicated spaces for specific activities, such as fitness and work. This organization allows the sequence of communal areas to form the backbone of the home and creates a contiguous flowing space for residents and guests to enjoy together.
