Case study

Box Skylights Feature in Stunning Homes in California

Aerial view of a residential neighborhood featuring various homes and modern buildings. The scene shows a mix of tree-lined streets, rooftops, and parked cars. Some houses have yards and outdoor spaces.

Overview

Glazing Vision provide access skylights to quadruple house project in California. Architects KAP Studios provided expert level design considerations for these modern homes!

Details

Architect

KAP Studios

Images

Mike Kelley

Products used

A stylish rooftop terrace features modern outdoor furniture, including a cozy sectional sofa and a small table. The space is surrounded by greenery, with a city skyline and a clear blue sky in the background.

Three Wall Box Skylight

A staircase leads up from a narrow corridor, framed by two white walls, towards a clear blue sky. A modern balcony with outdoor seating is visible in the background.

The Brief

Four Glazing Vision Three Wall Box Skylights were specified on four modern new build homes in the heart of Los Angeles which have provided the clients with access to the roof deck which would have otherwise not been possible. The Three Wall Box Skylights fit perfectly with the modern aesthetic and were chosen to not only give access to the roof deck, but to also increase the amount of natural daylight entering each home.

“We think the finished fixed skylights look great as crowns to each of our buildings. They will be a nice addition to these homes and hopefully inspire developers and homeowners to spread the word throughout Southern California regarding the benefits of the skylights too!” – Michael Wilson-Katsibas, Partner, KAP Studios.

Following the demolition of the existing 1200 sq. ft bungalow, the remaining site was still relatively cramped considering the bungalow was being replaced by four new dwellings. In order to provide enough living space and retain the beautiful views of the Los Angeles skyline, KAP Studios had to come up with a creative solution to achieve their brief.

Modern architectural building featuring a mix of concrete and wooden elements, surrounded by greenery and plants under a clear blue sky.

The Solution

To make the most of the small, 8,400 sq. ft plot, KAP Studios incorporated a basement and terrace area into each home which transformed the buildings from two-stories to four-stories, which helped unlock the full potential of these beautiful homes in Culver City.

Starting from the ground up, the basement is partially sunk beneath the pavement and accommodates two parking spaces, meaning more space has been granted to the garden area at ground level. This gives each home its own private back garden, as opposed to a less visually impressive driveway. It also includes a pantry and wine store to round off the basement area. The second floors are occupied by an en-suite bedroom which includes a balcony area overlooking a collection of beautiful LA properties.

A modern rooftop terrace featuring a cozy seating area with gray sofas and a black and white patterned throw blanket. A dining table with black chairs is set against a backdrop of lush trees and a colorful sunset sky.

Architect's Thoughts

“We wanted to both feature the stairs as light shafts to illuminate the interior spaces throughout the day with the California sunlight as well as allow for seamless roof deck access for the future residents.” – Michael Wilson-Katsibas, Director, KAP Studios.

Our Box Skylights are a perfect example of how Glazing Vision can help you utilize your roof space whilst providing your home with added natural daylight.

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