History of Woods + Dangaran
Woods + Dangaran is a Los Angeles-based architecture and interior design firm founded by Brett Woods and Joseph Dangaran. They established the firm during the economic recession of 2010, which shaped their approach to creating a resilient and adaptable practice. The firm officially launched in 2013 and has since grown to include a team of architects, interior designers, and support staff.
Woods + Dangaran is known for creating modern homes that are subtle, disciplined, and focused on sublime experiences of space and light. They have received numerous recognitions, including being named Best Medium Firm in 2023 by Architizer. They design holistically, integrating architecture and interiors, and even creating custom furnishings.
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Company Culture at Woods + Dangaran
Woods + Dangaran’s work culture is deeply rooted in collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to craftsmanship. The firm fosters a collaborative environment where architects, interior designers, and support staff work closely together, extending this teamwork to their relationships with clients and trusted tradespersons. This collective effort ensures that every project benefits from a diverse range of expertise and perspectives.
At Woods + Dangaran, we create modern homes through dialogue and exploration. By collaborating closely with our clients throughout the design process, we are better able to inspire them with the finished product. By working closely with trusted tradespersons, we can deliver work that is uncompromising in craftsmanship.
Woods + Dangaran’s holistic design approach considers every aspect of a project from the initial concept to the final touches, resulting in cohesive and thoughtfully executed designs. Known for their modern, disciplined designs that create sublime experiences of space and light, the firm encourages innovation and creativity, pushing the boundaries of traditional architecture and design. Additionally, they strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where team members feel valued and empowered, fostering both creativity and professional growth.
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Architect-US is proud to work in close contact with Woods + Dangaran and to be able to ensure the firm gets to know and work with amazing young architects like Lara Selin Hiller whom we helped find a job and process her J1 Visa through our Job+J1 Visa Program!
Lara Selin Hiller
Lara is a German architect who graduated from Berlin International University of Applied Sciences with a B.A. in Interior Architecture. Her previous experience before joining Woods + Dangaran for her J1 Visa Program includes multiple internships at architecture studios such as: Norm Architects, Studio Z, and Zalando SE.
Woods + Dangaran’s Selected Projects
Moccasin Flats Residences – Hurricane, UT
Moccasin Flats Residences, located in Hurricane, Utah, just outside of Zion National Park, are three distinct adjoining residences that embrace the harsh desert surroundings. The long horizontal structures provide privacy, properly frame views of the mesa and the surrounding desert, and create an organic visual contrast to balance the rugged mesa’s great verticality.
The residences’ substantial front facades fit in with the surroundings, but as soon as one walks inside, they are flooded with natural light from the floor to ceiling windows that face the back of the house. Each home feels airy due to the open floor layouts, 10-foot ceilings, and an abundance of natural light coming in through glass sky bridges, skylights, and atriums. Using organic materials like stone, plaster, and concrete that is locally sourced will improve the connection to the outside world by allowing them to patina with their surroundings.
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Moore House – Los Angeles, CA
This 1965 Craig Ellwood home receives a meticulous exterior restoration and an interior makeover, all while preserving the original design’s integrity. The home’s shell, which requires a lot of work, is updated to meet modern performance criteria and maintain the structure’s longevity. This house is updated for comfort and modern living with minor changes made to the kitchen and bathroom layouts.
An informed blend of custom contemporary and original mid-century furnishings is meticulously scaled into the compact, open living room, which measures only 1,700 square feet. Natural materials extend the original detailing’s purpose throughout the entire house. The interior is enhanced with black granite, honey-toned teak, dark marbles with golden veining, ribbed glass, brass-plated fittings, and earth-toned ceramic tiling.
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Rim Rock Estate – Las Vegas, NV
This elegant home’s architecture fits well with its location and the surrounding landscape, having been created as a refuge in the desert. The low-scale structure has a purposely low profile in comparison to the adjacent mountains, with a lower level nestled into the gradual slope. Its materials blend well with the region’s tones, textures, climate, and the movement of the sun over uninterrupted views of Red Rock Canyon and, in the distant, the Las Vegas Strip. Plaster-clad volumes of the house alter views of the surrounding landscape.
The extended, tiered sightlines give residents a smooth and peaceful transition from inside to outside. Huge overhangs that provide shade to the interiors and cool the outdoor decks give the space an intimate scale. Outdoor spaces are positioned to take advantage of daytime shade while emphasizing views of the desert scenery. They provide covered spots for stargazing in the open sky at night. The site’s soil is incorporated into the building’s clay facade, creating a feeling of home amid the natural environment and providing a blank canvas for local flora, accent trees, and rock gardens.
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We will be posting more projects by Woods + Dangaran in the upcoming weeks and months, so keep an eye out for more of their incredible work! Every Friday we will be posting a new Featured Company, so join us again next week!
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