Dan Brunn, AIA, Principal of Dan Brunn Architecture has designed a one-of-a kind “bridge house,” that bridges, literally, over a stream. The 4,500-square-foot home serves as a demonstration of innovative systems and forward-thinking processes. The design exemplifies Brunn’s signature minimalist aesthetic evident in dynamic spatial choreography of light and volume.
Photography by Brandon Shigeta and Dan Brunn.
In partnership with Dwell, Dan Brunn Architecture is bringing a new kind of residence to Hancock Park in Los Angeles. Bridge House stretches 210 feet across the grounds, straddling a brook in an architectural maneuver that gives the project its name. When principal Dan Brunn purchased the property, his initial plan had been to renovate the existing home. The seeds of Bridge House were sown, however, when he visited the Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island. Though the Italian Renaissance-style mansion that was the Vanderbilt family’s summer retreat is a far cry from the modern profile of Bridge House, it sparked an idea for Brunn.
“The precision is so evident and so clear, it is like seeing the inside of a Swiss watch.”
– Dan Brunn, Dan Brunn Architecture
Bridge House is BONE Structure’s first built project in the City of Los Angeles. To streamline the construction from start to finish, Dan Brunn Architecture has teamed up with local contractor, MODAA Construction. DBA and MODAA recently completed two consecutive projects in Los Angeles and see the Bridge House as an opportunity to learn the BONE Structure system together.
“I started with a motor court, and the bridge evolved because of the structure. I could go right over the river instead of biasing the whole house on one side.”
– Dan Brunn, Dan Brunn Architecture
Dan Brunn Architecture prides itself on the economy and efficiency of its designs, so the firm was eager to incorporate BONE Structure’s steel system in Bridge House. Combining classic post-and-beam structure with energy-efficient solutions, BONE Structure delivers a flexible, durable, and sustainable product. “Building construction technology is so far behind, and we haven’t really progressed,” says Brunn, “so we were excited by the prospect working with BONE Structure.”
An Eco-Friendly Home in LA Built Above Flowing Water
We’re in Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles at an architectural gem designed by Dan Brunn. Dubbed, “The Bridge House,” this place is the epitome of eco-friendly minimalism that not just celebrates nature but incorporates it in new and imaginative ways. Everything from the seamless transitions to the green walls, the meandering paths to the trees – envelops you in verdant beauty.
