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A proposed residential project by Laney LA makes use of dark Shou Sugi Ban cladding nestled in Lake Tahoe's landscape

2023-07-19T19:48:00-04:00

Lake Tahoe is the project site of Laney LA's unbuilt residential design project titled the SQ Residence. The Hermosa Beach-based architecture and design firm share model images and drawings of a residential project proposal aimed to resemble a mountain cave that "acts as a fortress within a demanding environment."

The firm is no stranger to showcasing new projects alongside meticulously designed architecture models, which help add to the design proposal's narrative.

Model image courtesy of Laney LA.

The 4,488 sqft home utilizes Shou Sugi Ban cladding, a dark, striking exterior material that applies a traditional charred timber cladding technique found in Japanese building and design methods.

Image courtesy of Laney LA. Visualization: Negar Zahiri

The firm shares, "The dark shell of the home enhances its ability to withstand the harsh climate while blending with the forest in order to increase the visibility of wildlife and other natural wonders."

Image courtesy of Laney LA. Visuali...

The Midnight Charette podcast interviews architects from SHoP, Marmol Radziner & Laney

2020-02-06T18:09:00-05:00

David and Marina, the dynamic duo behind the Midnight Charette podcast, have hosted some big hitters in the architecture industry recently. We've particularly enjoyed their recent episodes featuring interviews with architects. Their informal style breaks the typically serious, academic format this industry tends to find comfort in, providing a fun peek into their guest's life in and outside of the work we've become familiar with. In particular, we encourage our readers to take a listen to the following episodes:

#160 - Gregg Pasquarelli Architect & Founding Principal of SHoP on The World's Slimmest Skyscraper and New York City

#156 - Leo Marmol FAIA on Design-Build Architecture, Technology, and Modernism

#153 - Anthony Laney On Starting Your Own Firm (And Being Successful At It)

In addition to these recent architect interviews, they've released a number of other episodes covering San Francisco's Castro District, movie reviews, random observations, and working in architecture. Che...

The team at Laney LA blends form, function, and fun with this residential home

2018-11-05T14:43:00-05:00

Nestled in Culver City, California lies the sleek residential creation of Laney LA. Its black wood exterior provides an alluring contrast to the surrounding greenery and white interior. The two story residential home's contrasting interior and exterior colors adds to its Nordic style theme.

The structure's exterior features a dark wood facade that surrounds a minimalistic geometric form. Designed to highlight the client's needs, the team focused on creating a space that emphasized clean lines and modern open space interiors. The gable style roof and vaulted ceiling creates a loft like effect that emphasizes the volume of the room.

The master bedroom features an oversized reading nook with a large window overlooking the property. Another major highlight of the home is the angled, outdoor chimney that also acts as a climbing wall for the client to enjoy. The uniqueness of the home is accentuated...