Custom Home in La Canada Flintridge, California:
This 9,000 sf residence has a split-level design for a gentle progression through dynamic living spaces. The four-car garage is obscured from the street level to emphasize the building’s entrance, which is accessed via a bridge.
The grade slopes down from the street level to bring natural light to the basement level, and slabs throughout are post-tensioned concrete for added stability in an earthquake.
This 9,000 sf residence has a split-level design for a gentle progression through dynamic living spaces. The four-car garage is obscured from the street level to emphasize the building’s entrance, which is accessed via a bridge.
The grade slopes down from the street level to bring natural light to the basement level, and slabs throughout are post-tensioned concrete for added stability in an earthquake.
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Custom Home in Glendale, California:
This 3,500 sf single family residence is located on a hillside and features a view of downtown Los Angeles. The design concept evolved around an open plan suited for entertaining and maximizing the property’s unique views. The kitchen and dining spaces are centrally located between the front and back yards, and large sliding glass doors allow uninterrupted views and natural light to penetrate all living spaces. When opened, the sliding glass doors disappear behind walls to create continuous indoor and outdoor spaces. An alternate two-story concrete concept for this site explored fabricating the concrete elements under a more controlled environ-ment, after which they would be trans-ported and assembled on site. This process allows for quality finished concrete surfaces that can remain exposed on both the exterior as well as interior walls. Its large overhanging roof structure creates ample shade and allows long hours of views through the mostly glass facades. Parking is kept below grade to reduce the size of the building’s footprint as well as maximize the usable outdoor space. |
 
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Custom Home in Cambria, California:
This 2,000 sf split-level residence is set among picturesque woods on the California coast. Maximizing views from each of the major spaces is a key feature of the design.
The living, dining and master bedroom spaces all benefit from ocean views while the roof deck overlooks the surrounding woods. The split-level design allows smooth transitions between spaces without long staircases.
This 2,000 sf split-level residence is set among picturesque woods on the California coast. Maximizing views from each of the major spaces is a key feature of the design.
The living, dining and master bedroom spaces all benefit from ocean views while the roof deck overlooks the surrounding woods. The split-level design allows smooth transitions between spaces without long staircases.
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Custom Home in Tehran:
The 6,000 sf custom residence has an open plan. Larger family spaces have higher ceilings and plenty of natural light. All windows are equipped with energy-saving electrically controlled wooden shutters. Walls are constructed with brick masonry and exposed cast-in-place concrete. The floor slabs are cast-in-place concrete. 
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Custom Home in Bel Air, California:
The circular theme resonates from the panoramic views enjoyed
from the hillside setting. The four-car parking garage is at street level and below the residence. The residence is raised from the street level to allow extended views of the distant ocean and allow pricvacy despite a largely glass covered exterior.
The residence follows the natural slope of the hillside minimizing the need for grading and avoiding any earth removal.
The circular theme resonates from the panoramic views enjoyed
from the hillside setting. The four-car parking garage is at street level and below the residence. The residence is raised from the street level to allow extended views of the distant ocean and allow pricvacy despite a largely glass covered exterior.
The residence follows the natural slope of the hillside minimizing the need for grading and avoiding any earth removal.
3-Unit Town Homes in Glendale, California:
Each 2,200 sf multi-level unit has its own separate entrance from the street. Square footage of the units is maximized by building to the limits of the property. The units are slightly raised from the street to provide privacy and allow natural light and ventilation to penetrate the parking structure below.
Each unit has four bedrooms, balconies, and private terraces. While the units have similar characteristics, they are slightly staggered to create individual identity.
Each 2,200 sf multi-level unit has its own separate entrance from the street. Square footage of the units is maximized by building to the limits of the property. The units are slightly raised from the street to provide privacy and allow natural light and ventilation to penetrate the parking structure below.
Each unit has four bedrooms, balconies, and private terraces. While the units have similar characteristics, they are slightly staggered to create individual identity.
Palm Condominium in Glendale, California:
MMA consulted to other architects on this condominium project in Glendale, California. Site constraints created a challenge in providing desired square footage.
A successful solution was achieved with two-story residences over a below-ground shared parking structure. The residences consist of two 2-bedroom, 1,400 sf units; one 3-bedroom, 1,660 sf unit; and one 4-bedroom, 1,950 sf unit.
In addition to private open spaces, the units also share a landscaped/ hardscaped open space.
MMA consulted to other architects on this condominium project in Glendale, California. Site constraints created a challenge in providing desired square footage.
A successful solution was achieved with two-story residences over a below-ground shared parking structure. The residences consist of two 2-bedroom, 1,400 sf units; one 3-bedroom, 1,660 sf unit; and one 4-bedroom, 1,950 sf unit.
In addition to private open spaces, the units also share a landscaped/ hardscaped open space.