Culver City Etheldo Experimental
This single family modern home in Culver City, California, pairs stucco, board form concrete, and wood to create a composition that feels grounded and warm. The concrete carries the texture of the boards that shaped it, the stucco provides a quiet, clean surface, and the wood brings warmth to both, so the house reads as calm and connected to the landscape around it.
At the heart of the plan, a sunken family room steps down from the surrounding living spaces, giving the room a sense of enclosure while keeping it connected to the rest of the house. Custom couches designed for the space make it as functional for daily family life as it is comfortable for gathering.
Upstairs, a large covered patio extends the second floor outdoors, creating a sheltered living area positioned to catch the sunset. Below, the backyard patio is arranged into multiple conversation zones, so family and guests can settle into smaller groups and spend their time outside, close to the garden and open sky.
