PROGRAM: Residential Fire Rebuild
DESIGN PERIOD: October 2025 - November 2025

This project is an opportunity to re-establish a meaningful sense of place for a family and the surrounding neighborhood. Drawing inspiration from the 100 year legacy of Los Angeles modernist homes, the design combines timeless principles—clarity, light, & connection to landscape—with the specific needs of contemporary living.

A defining feature of the home is the tower element, which provides a strong architectural anchor and a recognizable point of identity. Its solid, grounded form offers both visual presence and a feeling of stability, creating an immediate sense of “home” for residents, whether they are returning or are new to the area.

From the outset, this project was shaped by a commitment to healing, comfort, and connection. A generous front porch opens the house to the neighborhood, encouraging casual interactions and reinforcing community ties. Inside, the layout supports everyday ease and privacy: a separate primary suite ensures quiet retreat, while the overall plan naturally supports multigenerational living through flexible room arrangements.

Light and openness are central to the experience of the home. By carving a courtyard into the plan, the interiors are filled with natural light. This move also created the opportunity for a pool courtyard, around which the main living spaces are organized—an ideal setting for indoor–outdoor living.

The second floor can be configured in several ways. It can be laid out as two bedrooms and a bath, a second primary suite, or a generous creative or office space, allowing the home to meet the needs of its occupants from day one.