denny Architectural Art & Design

David M. Parker, Architect www.dmparchitect.com Music performed by Gloria Cheng, from her album "Piano Dance: a 20th Century Portrait": "Danzas Criollas, No. 1" by Alberto Ginastera. www.myspace.com/gloriachengpiano Craig Hung, Cinematographer www.cpstudios.com MONTAGE: Any combination of disparate elements that forms or is felt to form a unified whole, single image... ABOUT THE MAH RESIDENCE: This two-story custom house is the Laguna Beach home of a Robert and Adeline Mah (artist and writer respectively), and is often used as a retreat for student writers. It sits high above a canyon and enjoys views of the hills, city lights, and the ocean. The building site is narrow, rests below and alongside the street, and is highly visible. The architectural solution was to assemble a collection of elements of different forms and colors into a cohesive, sculptural whole. The house was completed in 2003. ABOUT ARCHITECT DAVID M. PARKER: David Parker studied fine art and environmental design at California State University, Fullerton, Ca., and today is in private practice in Laguna Beach, California, specializing in custom residential. Some of the architects which have influenced his work are Frank Lloyd Wright, John Lautner, Bart Prince, and Ricardo Legorreta. He is currently writing a book with the working title: "Beyond Style: The Ultimate House". ABOUT CINEMATOGRAPHER CRAIG HUNG: Craig Hung is owner of CyberHung Productions Studios (CP Studios) in Orange County, an independent ...