Hsu McCullough

Home Improvement Professionals , Architects & Building Designers , Accessory Dwelling Units , Home Remodeling , Home Additions , Universal Design , Basement Remodeling
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Hsu McCullough
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Westminster Residence

Omnipresent spatial layering with inspiration from De Stijl paintings employing a strong mixture of vertical and horizontal lines crafted in black steel and muted desert colors this new, two-story modern house in Mar Vista celebrates its adjacency to the Pacific Ocean with outdoor living features such as decks, swimming pool, spa, pocket courtyard, balconies and a rooftop deck.
Photos by Dan Arnold
Project Year: 2022
Project Cost: $1,000,001 - $1,500,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 90066
Entry with large pivot door overlooks front yard
Westminster Residence
Stair foyer of white oak at center of house with large window at top of stairs for more natural light
Westminster Residence
Indoor-outdoor lifestyle with layers of interior transitions:
Westminster Residence
Sub-Zero / Wolf Kitchen suite and extends to a BBQ grill through the sliding doors onto the raised wood deck at left. The kitchen island pendants are "Brio Blackened Brass Pendants" from CB2
Westminster Residence
The kitchen is connected directly to the yard - a constant design feature we include in most of our Mar Vista homes. The island is aimed towards and rear yard swimming pool and wood deck beyond. Kitchen island pendants are "Brio Blackened Brass Pendants" from CB2. BBQ grill tucked behind wall...
Westminster Residence
The living room features a Heat-N-Glow linear gas fireplace, bespoke, built-in white oak cabinets and wood shelves with a surround of Portola Roman Clay surfacing. Balanced natural light with a pocket courtyard to the left and rear yard swimming pool and yard to right. Linear bar diffusers...
Westminster Residence
Rear yard deck with outdoor grill and swimming pool and balcony projections.
Westminster Residence
Sun down lighting with dappled rays through the side yard Podocarpus at the rear yard swimming pool and spa
Westminster Residence
Primary bedroom with two-sided Heat-N-Glow fireplace set in a wall of Portola Roman Clay surfacing. Sliding door to balcony at right.
Westminster Residence
Balcony overhang, raised wood deck and swimming pool within a private rear yard surrounding in landscape. Sliding door at ground level for yard connectivity
Westminster Residence
Window from bedroom looking back towards bathroom balcony. BBQ below
Westminster Residence
In the primary bathroom, the freestanding tub overlooks the rear yard with access to a private balcony
Westminster Residence
One half of the walk-in primary closet made of plain sliced white oak and features two clerestory windows for a dappled natural light through the branches of the exterior Podocarpus
Westminster Residence
For all bedroom closets (except primary suite) we designed bespoke, built-in white oak cabinetry wardrobes throughout: A practical yet handsome visual feature for all bedrooms
Westminster Residence
Children's bedroom with built-in desk nook with shelves above
Westminster Residence
Simple stacked Cle tile with clerestory window paired with a plain-sliced, flat white oak vanity
Westminster Residence
Occasionally, some bathrooms are designed without windows but with large, strategically placed skylights. We love this green moss color tile from Cle matched with the Oak vanity
Westminster Residence
Stair of white oak from second floor landing
Westminster Residence
This exterior, open riser stair leads to the roof top deck - which overlooks Mar Vista, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey and the Pacific Ocean - and is tucked into a stucco passage that assures privacy from the neighbor to the east. Open to the sky, natural light filters into the space which has...
Westminster Residence
The bedrooms are also connect at the exterior via a facade-long balcony with glass guardrail
Westminster Residence
The patio deck with swimming pool at the rear and side yards at dusk
Westminster Residence
Laundry room with view of garden with white oak cabinets with recessed integral pulls in lieu of exposed hardware
Westminster Residence