Set into a steep hillside in Los Angeles, Slot House turns a difficult site into something full of opportunity. Recently completed by ANX / Aaron Neubert Architects, the home uses its levels to shape how each space is experienced.
The layout follows the slope, letting rooms unfold one after another from street to terrace. Along the way, light and views guide the journey through the house.
Built Into the Slope
The home is shaped as a stacked volume set into the hillside. Each level builds on the one below, allowing the structure to step naturally with the slope. At the rear, retaining walls carve out space from the land, forming a more enclosed outdoor area that contrasts with the open front.
A Welcoming Entry
Warm wood siding, that matches the exterior, defines the entrance, adding a welcoming touch against the smooth, light exterior walls. Above, a simple overhang creates shelter and a pivoting door draws your eye inward toward the interior space and the views ahead.
Open Living, Framed Views
The living room sits within an open layout that encourages movement between spaces. It feels connected to the rest of the home without losing its own sense of place. Large openings frame views of the hills and reservoir, bringing the landscape into everyday living.
Extending Outward
The deck extends out from the living room, offering an easy transition outdoors. The sliding glass doors continues the flow of the interior while opening up to the view. This space adds another layer to how the home is experienced.
One Continuous Living Space
The dining and kitchen areas are located behind the living room with each space leading naturally into the next.
A Terrace and Lawn Carved From the Hill
Through more sliding glass doors, and at the rear of the home, the terrace feels more enclosed. Formed by retaining walls, it becomes a quiet outdoor room tucked into the hillside. This space offers a different atmosphere than the front deck, more inward and sheltered.
Higher up the site, the lawn extends the outdoor areas even further. It connects to the house via a bridge, making the landscape feel like part of the overall layout.
Light Through the Core
A central wood staircase ties the home together vertically. Running beneath a skylight, it brings light into the core of the house. As you move up or down, the changing light adds to the experience.
The Slot That Brings It All Together
The long series of skylights filters light intro the staircase, cuts through the center of the home, creating a clear line from front to back. This “slot” pulls daylight deep inside and links the different spaces in a subtle way.
Private Rooms, Carefully Placed
The bedrooms are arranged to feel more private, while still taking advantage of views where possible. Openings are placed carefully, balancing outlook with a sense of enclosure.
A Layout Shaped by the Site
The layout follows the slope closely. A recessed garage sits at the base, with living spaces stacked above. A bridge from the upper level connects back to the higher part of the site, making it easy to move between house and landscape. Here’s a look at the architectural drawings for the home.
Slot House shows how a steep site can shape the way a home unfolds. Each level, opening, and transition adds to a sequence that feels thoughtful and easy to move through. It’s a home where space is discovered gradually, shaped by light, views, and the slope beneath it.