Car Park House

This striking modern home looks like it belongs in a James Bond film; floating bridge access, a rooftop carport, and balcony views overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains just North of Los Angeles make the Car Park House feel minimal yet lavish, urban yet rural, simple yet stylish. Because of the steep terrain, the foundation is practically nonexistent for a structure that appears to hover above ground. The subversion of a traditional layout — with parking below and residence above – is a clever adaptation to the landscape and building code that requires parking for at least two vehicles. Not to mention the dramatic architectural shift is both fascinating and functional, which “makes the simple act of arriving home and driving onto the roof of the house – a surprise every time.” Created by Anonymous architects, the Echo Park home is just as nice on the inside, subtly accented by hardwood floors and clean white walls; the reduced design is a physical manifestation of their motto that “good design is as little design as possible.”  Read more on their website.