Echo Logical
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The home doesn't hide its extensive renovations: with all-new windows, installed to maximize both views and solar exposure, it is quite visible where old meets new.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
Eric Garcetti's 11-year-old Toyota Rav4-EV sits in front of the house, awaiting its next electric fill-up.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
Garcetti cleans up the rooftop array of solar panels. In the foreground, hidden beneath trees and greenery, is the couple's garden.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
Amy Wakeland prepares some of the fruits and vegetables that she regularly harvests from the backyard garden.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
The dining room. Much of the furniture was purchased from vintage modern home stores in L.A. The furnishings represent an attitude—whenever possible, recycle, reuse, and support local manufacturers—as well as a strong sense of aesthetics at home.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
By eliminating the drop ceilings, the architects opened up the ground level, which had been broken up into several rooms. This not only revealed the original beams, it also brought a much more expansive sense of space.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
With its easy access, the flat roof is never hard to maintain.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
They lengthened the kitchen by removing a ground-level bathroom. This created a much larger kitchen/living/dining area, complete with a central fireplace.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
An outdoor water feature adds a subtle soundtrack to the property while keeping the plants irrigated.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
The broad deck and seating area are perfect for the Mediterranean climate and invite guests outdoors.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
Wakeland goes to work on the garden terraces where the couple grows much of their own food.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
The second-floor deck looks out onto the green canopy of Garcetti and Wakeland's neighborhood and indoors to a pair of Vatne Møbler rosewood lounge chairs.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
A well-placed writing desk takes advantage of the view.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
The bathroom includes a walk-in tub.Photo by: Misha Gravenor -
Garcetti and Wakeland enjoy a quiet afternoon, sitting in what used to be two separate bedrooms. By removing a wall, the space now serves as an office and den, divided only by sliding doors.Photo by: Misha Gravenor
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