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Architect: Lloyd Russell, AIA, Location: Encinitas, California

Josh and Moeka Lowman of San Francisco branding firm Goldfront reached out to Michael Hennessey Architecture to renovate the interior of their two-story residence in Diamond Heights, which was built by Eichler in 1965. Michael Hennessey explains, "We struck a balance between the positive, inherent qualities of an Eichler structure with modern improvements that enhance rather than compete with the existing building."

Exterior overhangs provide shading for exterior seating, while also protecting the interior from the warm, summer sun.

Transom windows and full height glazing provide seamless connections between interior and exterior spaces.

The living area floats atop a deeply recessed steel-reinforced concrete block structure. Tasmania, Australia Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017

Originally designed in 1957 by SOM partner Roy O. Allen, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Briarcliff Manor has been meticulously restored, while many of its original midcentury design details have been preserved and even emphasized. In fact, much of the design is reminiscent of the work of midcentury luminaries like Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe and Philip Johnson.

Garden Wall Residence, living room