HOUSES WE LIKE – The Mush Residence

Every once in a while we come across a house that moves us.  We may see something different or unusual about it as a whole.  Or, we may note something that is uncommon about its fenestrations: its doors and windows.

Let’s start by introducing you to a home that demonstrates all of the above.  It’s a Los Angeles home designed by Studio 0.10 and it’s known as the Mush Residence.

I first found this house in a magazine on metal architecture.  While viewing the photos on the architect’s website (see the thumbnails under their narrative, and “prev” and “next” under each photo), take note of the zinc panels in relief on the exteriors.  Mounted on rails, they form a rain screen with airspace underneath to moderate heat and evacuate migrating moisture.

I found the structural glazing used in the stairways to be very dramatic.  The doors and large awning and picture windows are constructed of Ipe wood, and offer warmth juxtaposed with the zinc panels.  We seldom find interesting sheetrock details in our window and door replacement work, but the truncated drywall abutting and framing the stained window jamb in the kitchen is interesting.

ENJOY!

Click HERE to connect to the Studio 0.10 website’s discussion and photos of this residence

(Key Ctrl”+” to enlarge the narrative for easier reading on their website.)