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The beautifully preserved Coveney Residence is one of just six houses the legendary architect designed in the area.

Natural wood floors, expansive windows, and crisp white carpentry create an airy, contemporary living space.

The floor plan of the home shows its asymmetrical shape and emphasis on indoor-outdoor living.

Nearly all of the woodwork in the house is original, with minimal restoration required -- there were few gaps, splits, or other issues with the quality of the workmanship.

The home's darker finishes and thick stone walls were balanced by natural light from multiple windows in every space.

Paul and Jules see the home as a "museum

The kitchen was one of the spaces that received the most updates -- but even then it was seamless with its original features and materials.

A fluidity of indoor-outdoor space was a key characteristic of the home when it was completed by Liebhardt.

Most of the home is clad in wood, creating a dark, moody atmosphere -- to the point where Paul used to wear a miners light on his head to get around before new lighting was put in.

“We’re always throwing events,” says Paul, so the indoor/outdoor style was a great fit for them.

Paul describes the home as “one of a kind” and “one of the better representations of midcentury modern in all of San Diego.”

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With its sprawling layout and unique design, the couple knew the renovation would be a challenge. But the couple felt that they had to take on the project and "not put our stamp on it, it’s a work of art,” says Paul.

“We found out soon after we visited the house that Liebhardt attended Taliesin West under Frank Lloyd Wright for two years,” explains Paul -- and it shows in the home's design.