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P R O F I L E | M A R M O L R A D Z I N E R
FROM TH E
In Venice, architect Ron R adziner shaped a home
for his family where what is outside is equally—if not
more—important than the interior.
W R I T T E N B Y K A R I N E M O N I É
PHOTOGRAPHS:
JOE
FLETCHER
O U T S I D E I N
W
hile this house was built in 2007, its architecture and interior design clearly
references Californian Modernism. It's one of the reasons why Ron Radziner
loves it so much. A design partner at Marmol Radziner, he has worked on
the restoration of iconic midcentury projects, including the Palm Springs residence that
partially inspired his own dwelling: Richard Neutra's Kaufmann House. For example,
Radziner decided to use natural materials, such as polished concrete floor, and created a
seamless connection to the outdoors.
Located in California's trendy Venice, the light-filled property was the peaceful refuge
where Radziner, his wife—graphic designer Robin Cottle—and their daughter and son
made their home (before moving to Mandeville Canyon a couple of years ago). Divided
into three sections, the H-shaped house comprises two main structures situated on the
outer edges of the lot: On the south, the one-story structure hosts a great room that
consists of a living room and dining room; on the north, the two-story building contains
a family room, office and utility rooms on the ground floor, as well as four second-floor
bedrooms. Covered by a landscaped roof, the sunken kitchen in the center acts as a
bridge between the public and private areas. e hub of the house, this space offers
views of the pool, side yard and rear of the property. "From the exterior, the kitchen is
shaped by a bronze anodized aluminum box that emphasizes its significance and provides
contrast to the plaster façade found on the main volumes of the residence," says Radziner.
