Project: Gallery View House
Architecture: Woods + Dangaran
Interior Design: Studio Mellone
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Area: 5000 ft2
Year: 2023
Photo Credits: Joe Fletcher
Gallery View House by Woods + Dangaran redefines the custom home as an artful retreat. Perched to capture sweeping vistas of Downtown Los Angeles, this residence balances intimate galleries with expansive living spaces. Through minimal forms, light stone, and white oak accents, the home becomes a neutral backdrop that lets both artwork and skyline command the view.
Artful Spatial Organization
First, the plan divides into two wings linked by two adjoining courtyards. Consequently, the public wing—housing living, dining, and kitchen areas—flows around an outdoor dining courtyard. Meanwhile, the private wing—anchored by the master suite—embraces a secluded courtyard wrapped in greenery. As a result, nearly every room offers direct access to a moment of outdoor calm.
Optimized Views and Light
Next, 12-foot ceilings and expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing maximize daylight and panoramic city views. In addition, carefully choreographed sight lines frame both artwork and skyline as living sculptures. Moreover, courtyards on either side filter light through foliage, creating dappled patterns that animate the interiors.
Minimalist Palette and Material Harmony
Meanwhile, a restrained material palette of light stone floors and white oak millwork unifies the home. Consequently, walls recede, and art pieces take center stage. Subtle recesses in ceilings house linear LED fixtures, ensuring galleries glow evenly without glare. Together, these details maintain a gallery-like atmosphere throughout.
Seamless Indoor–Outdoor Living
Finally, the dual-courtyard layout dissolves boundaries between inside and out. In fair weather, sliding glass doors disappear, extending living spaces into fresh air. Whether enjoying al fresco meals in the dining courtyard or morning coffee in the private oasis, occupants engage continually with nature and cityscape alike.
Ultimately, Gallery View House stands as a tailored canvas for both art and architecture. By weaving intimate public rooms, generous sight lines, and leafy courtyards into a cohesive whole, Woods + Dangaran create not just a home, but a living gallery with Los Angeles as its masterpiece.
