After falling victim to several hasty renovations, a midcentury home near Joshua Tree is stripped to its studs and fully rebuilt by an L.A. director with a DIY sensibility.
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Mole Architects fleshed out a prefab timber frame with passive house design principles and placed living areas on the second level to provide its retiree owner with great views.
Ester Bruzkus Architekten didn’t want to divide the luminous space with walls, so they placed a wood core with a kitchen, shelving, and storage off to one side.
Simon Knight Architects designed an add-on for a family home with budget-friendly ideas like plywood cabinets, Ikea shelving, and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.
Those elected to office often have the means to be homeowners, or even landlords. But across the country, an influx of affordable housing allies are becoming representatives.