3,300 sq. ft.
Pacific Palisades, California, United States
DESIGN21
Photos © TJ Grewal
Project team: Roger Kurath, Assoc. AIA/SIA
www.goDesign21.com
> KEEP THE OPEN FEEL OF A POST-AND-BEAM HOUSE
> KEEP THE DESIGN CLEAN AND SIMPLE—LESS IS MORE
> MAINTAIN THE EXISTING ROOFLINE AND WORK WITH EXISTING FOOTPRINT
> USE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS FOR THE REMODEL
> MAINTAIN OCEAN VIEW
THE REMODEL OF A MID-CENTURY POST-AND-BEAM RESIDENCE ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1962 MAINTAINS THE BEAUTY AND SIMPLICITY OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN.
“The post-and-beam house, with its open floor plan, spaces filled with abundant natural light, and interior seamlessly spilling onto outdoor decks, seem to steadily grow in popularity. These much sought after homes appear to fit well with a diversity of contemporary generation looking at downsizing from the overbuilt single-family dwellings or at staying away from overcompartmentalized houses in favor of simple and efficient homes, where their interiors spill onto patios or pool decks. At a time when clean, yet warmer than minimalist open spaces appeal to homebuyers of different generations, architects and designers are trying to find ways to incorporate mid-century elements into their designs. Based on these premises, we were totally invested in helping our clients with their new home.
After extensive research about the residence, we were able to relocate the original plans. The existing conditions of the house were sound. As a requirement by contemporary city guidelines, the additional cover square footage was limited to 500 square feet. Also, the roofline could not be changed or raised. We remodeled the entire house, but maintained its overall room organization.”
As originally planned in 1961, a pool was added to the backyard. The material selection for the remodel was kept to a minimum to emphasize the quality and beauty of the postand-beam design.
Existing floor plan
A. |
Entry |
B. |
Living room |
C. |
Covered patio |
D. |
Master bedroom |
E. |
Dressing room |
F. |
Master bathroom |
G. |
Bathroom |
H. |
Bedroom |
I. |
Utility room |
J. |
Kitchen |
K. |
Family room |
L. |
Pantry |
M. |
Two-car garage |
N. |
Study |
O. |
Hall |
P. |
Powder room |
New floor plan
A. |
Entry |
B. |
Formal living room |
C. |
Living area |
D. |
Master bedroom |
E. |
Master closet |
F. |
Master bathroom |
G. |
Kid’s bathroom |
H. |
Kid’s bedroom |
I. |
Utility room |
J. |
Kitchen |
K. |
Dining area |
L. |
Pantry, washer/dryer |
M. |
Two-car garage |
N. |
Guest bedroom |
O. |
Closet |
P. |
Guest bathroom |
Q. |
Hot tub |
R. |
Outdoor dining area |
S. |
Pool |
Southwest elevation
Deep eaves protect the glass façade and interior against overheating, while allowing plenty of natural lighting.
The kitchen was opened up so it could have direct view over the ocean as well as direct access to the backyard. A skylight was added to bring direct sunlight to the cooking area.
The formal living room has oak flooring anchoring the room to the site, in contrast with the living area, kitchen, dining area, and entrance, which have a pristine white-tile floor that reflects light and creates an airy atmosphere in keeping with the open concept of the house.
The master bathroom is located in the southwest corner of the house and has an oversized shower with a floor-to-ceiling glass wall and large sliding doors that open up to an outside deck with a hot tub.
Credits
Architect: (Design and concept): design21
www.goDesign21.com
Bathroom and kitchen cabinets:
Leicht
www.leicht.com
Countertop: Caesarstone (quartz)
www.caesarstoneus.com
Tiles: Porcelanosa
www.porcelanosa.com