Modern hotel lobby with white sofas, a marble coffee table, and gray accent pillows, wooden stairs, and a wall sculpture of a flying creature. Elevator doors on the left, digital display, and a few people walking or sitting.

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Set within the rugged landscape of the Santa Monica Mountains, this hillside home embraces a minimalist palette of wood, concrete, steel, and stone. Against this striking backdrop, the hardwood floors provide a unifying element that brings warmth and natural refinement to the interior.

  • Architecture & Interiors: Abramson
    Architects Builder: AJ Engineering
    Photography: Douglas Hill Photography

Interior view of a modern building with a staircase, a metal scorpion sculpture on a wooden wall, and a person walking down the stairs.

The Project

BoardHouse 13.5" wide Shrunk Face French Oak planks were finished to highlight the wood’s inherent character while complementing the industrial board form concrete and steel detailing. The oak planks balance the raw material palette, introducing organic grain and variation that softens the modern lines of the structure and invites in light. 

With planks up to 18' long, this floor brings scale to the residence, stretching the hallways and large living spaces. BoardHouse was also commissioned to build the custom stair treads and wine racks out of Solid Oak. 

Finishes used

Shrunk Face French Oak
13.5” Wide
Lengths 10’-18’

A man and a woman sit on a wooden platform with a metal railing in a modern building. The woman is using a laptop, and they appear to be having a discussion.
Interior of a Scorpion security or technology company office with a reception area, a large screen displaying the word "SCORPION," and people walking and sitting around the space.