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Architects: Heusch LLC Area of project: 1020m2 Photography: Fabrice Fouillet, Gerhard Heusch, Luxpopuli www. heusch. com
Outdoor living is fully integrated into the design, with landscaped terraces, a swimming pool, and open-air lounges that extend the home ' s liveable space and celebrate the Southern California lifestyle.
The lighting designers, Lux Populi, envisioned the essence of Hollywood Hills living— bright, natural daylight balanced with subtle elements that enhance both view and function, allowing residents to fully experience the glamour of the setting. By night, the house transforms into Hollywood elegance: warm tones, layered lighting, and uninterrupted views. The illumination becomes part of the narrative, guiding guests through spaces that invite conversation, celebration, or quiet reflection. Each room can shift mood and atmosphere through curated lighting scenes that evolve with the time of day, shaping emotion and experience for both homeowner and guests.
In line with Heusch Architecture’ s broader commitment to environmental consciousness, the Briarcrest Residence incorporates sustainable strategies such as energy-efficient systems, passive
cooling techniques, and optimized natural lighting. These features are seamlessly integrated into the architecture, supporting a more sustainable way of living without compromising comfort or elegance.
Heusch Architecture’ s work is always deeply personal and rooted in context. The Briarcrest Residence is not a generic gesture toward modernism, but rather a tailored response to its site and inhabitants. Every detail— from spatial proportions to material junctions— has been meticulously considered. This sensitivity to scale, light, and place is a hallmark of the firm’ s approach, which has earned international recognition for its elegance and restraint.
The Briarcrest Residence stands as a quiet yet confident architectural statement— an embodiment of modern living that is as serene as it is sophisticated. It reflects Heusch Architecture’ s belief that true luxury lies in clarity, harmony, and a lasting connection to nature.
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