home

This part of the white stucco house has been rebuilt in the style of the original estate cottage.

"The owner wanted some part of the house to be more cozy, and the vibrantly colored Roche Bobois sofa did the trick,

The iron staircase that weaves its way through the four floors has a decorative screen.

Modern Danish design has informed the minimalist interior, which is dressed in cozy fabrics and a muted natural palette.

Plenty of white finishes give the interiors a clean, bright look.

The eco-friendly home is equipped with rainwater harvesting, hydronic heating, and a compost and vegetable garden.

Sustainable features include locally and sustainably harvested Victorian hardwood with low VOC finishes and formaldehyde-free plywood.

Wilson used a series of operable wooden screens to mitigate the strong western light.

The owners asked for new common spaces with improved connectivity to the back garden and swimming pool.

WARC Studio founder Andrew Wilson came up with a design solution that would open up the interiors to the garden and pool, but still protect the home from the harsh afternoon sun from the west.

Exterior

The landing above the earthenware fireplace features an original frieze depicting an interpretation of The Doors band members.

The workspace disappears behind custom doors.

The communication between interior and exterior is unmistakable. The polished steel that surrounds the fireplace and the concrete floor’s dark finish recall the home’s exterior, while the contrasting stark white walls create a visual language as striking as the building’s black facade.