Project Info
Project Name: Outpost
Designers: Ome Dezin (Joelle Kutner & Jesse Rudolph) + Marco Zamora
Location: Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, USA
Skylit kitchen nook where rustic timber meets artisanal warmth
In the architectural landscape of Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills often serve as a stage for high transparency and cold minimalism. However, the latest collaboration between the design and construction firm Ome Dezin and the multi disciplinary artist Marco Zamora challenges this convention. Their project, known simply as Outpost, serves as a profound rejection of the "white box" aesthetic. It is a home that values the irregular, the patinated, and the deeply personal; it is an environment where every surface invites the hand to linger.
Arched window frames the garden as a living painting
Joelle Kutner and Jesse Rudolph of Ome Dezin have long mastered the art of creating spaces that feel established rather than brand new. By partnering with Marco Zamora, they have infused this residence with a layer of artistic intentionality that is rarely seen in speculative residential projects. Outpost does not merely house a collection of art; the building itself is a piece of sculpture carved into the steep hillside.
A sculptural stair anchors the home's organic, cave-like interior
The defining characteristic of the interior is the extensive use of raw plaster applied by hand. The designers avoided sharp 90 degree angles at the ceiling junctions, opting instead for soft and sweeping curves that mimic the organic silhouettes of a cave or a coastal Mediterranean villa. These fluid transitions create a sense of continuous motion throughout the home. Within these plaster walls, the team integrated various niches and alcoves. These carved out spaces act as permanent homes for a rotating collection of curiosities, books, and artworks curated by Zamora.
Skylights and plaster curves dissolve the boundary of ceiling
The choice of flooring reinforces this grounded and earthy atmosphere. Large format terra cotta tiles stretch across the social areas, providing a cool and tactile foundation. In the kitchen and bathrooms, the palette is heightened by the inclusion of Zellige tiles. These North African ceramics are prized for their subtle variations in tone and texture, ensuring that no two segments of the wall look exactly the same. The light reflecting off these glazed surfaces adds a shimmering quality to the otherwise matte and hushed interior.
Green-framed doors blur threshold between courtyard and interior
Externally, Outpost is designed to negotiate the complex elevations of its canyon site. The architects utilized a series of terraces to ground the house within the native flora. This tiered approach allows the residents to experience the landscape at different heights, ranging from shadowed garden pockets to sun drenched balconies.
Bedroom opens directly onto the terraced canyon landscape
The connection to the outdoors is achieved through heavy timber doors and framed windows that treat the surrounding hills as living paintings.
Arched glass wall transforms the living room into a treehouse
The furniture and lighting selections are as considered as the structural bones of the house. There is a deliberate mix of custom pieces and vintage finds that possess a visible history. This eclecticism ensures that the home feels like it has been inhabited for decades. Nothing feels overly precious or staged. Instead, the "Outpost" lives up to its name as a remote and sturdy sanctuary where the creative spirit can find rest.
Ornate hood and glasswork reveal the home's artisanal obsession
Through this project, Ome Dezin and Marco Zamora have demonstrated that the future of luxury residential design lies in a return to the artisanal. By prioritizing texture, shadow, and the soul of materials, they have crafted a landmark of modern Los Angeles living that feels both timeless and radically new.
A red marble tub grounds the bathroom in earthy materiality
PHOTO CREDIT: Ori Harpaz
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