Hidden behind layers of tropical foliage in one of Studio City’s most desirable pockets, Obsidian House at 3710 Goodland Avenue presents a bold architectural statement shaped by elemental materials and immersive landscape design. Represented by Levon Arzumanyan and Artin Hovsepian of The Agency, the residence spans 5,514 square feet, five ensuite bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms. It’s sculptural and grounded, with a dark exterior palette and moody, shadowy vibe that lends a unique sense of drama.

The Goodland Avenue area of Studio City (91604) has become one of the most sought-after pockets for architectural and modern new-construction homes, particularly south of Ventura Boulevard, where larger lots have invited remarkable luxury redevelopment. Over the past decade, high-end contemporary estates have transformed the streetscape and driven significant appreciation.

Enter the Obsidian House, providing an organic design language that sets it apart from more conventional new builds. The exterior is clad in charred Shou Sugi Ban wood and volcanic lava stone, creating a powerful visual identity that feels almost carved from the landscape itself. The home embraces warmth and texture. Inside, find dark-stained white oak floors, custom oak carpentry, natural stone surfaces, and soft plaster walls. A dramatic 24-foot skylight positioned above a living planter in the kitchen draws daylight deep into the interior, reinforcing the home’s connection to nature and creating an ever-changing interplay of light and shadow throughout the day.

The architecture dissolves the boundary between indoors and outdoors through floor-to-ceiling glass walls and doors that frame layers of tropical greenery. Integrated architectural planters allow vegetation to become part of the structure itself. Outdoors, the property unfolds into a lush and secluded setting that feels more like a private retreat than a typical neighborhood home. A koi pond, pool, and multiple outdoor living spaces create a resort-like environment.

Situated south of Ventura Boulevard, the home sits just moments from Harvard-Westlake School, Erewhon Market, and the vibrant restaurants and lifestyle destinations surrounding the revitalized Sportsmen’s Lodge district. 

To learn more about Obsidian House and schedule a private tour, reach out to Levon Arzumanyan and Artin Hovsepian.

Photography: Nils Timm