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Mid Century Modern

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The righthand building, which houses two bedrooms, originally had three separate roof structures. "We demolished them and transformed them into one continuous gabled roofline," Safura Salek says. "This also allowed us to raise the height of the roof in order to have higher ceilings in the interior spaces." New bronze aluminum windows and a custom entry door also helped spruce up the facade.
The righthand building, which houses two bedrooms, originally had three separate roof structures. "We demolished them and transformed them into one continuous gabled roofline," Safura Salek says. "This also allowed us to raise the height of the roof in order to have higher ceilings in the interior spaces." New bronze aluminum windows and a custom entry door also helped spruce up the facade.
Midcentury architect Frederick Monhoff originally designed this Santa Monica home. Over the years, multiple renovations have expanded the home’s original 1,200-square-foot floor plan—including a garage addition in 1952 and an extension of the main house in 1964.
Midcentury architect Frederick Monhoff originally designed this Santa Monica home. Over the years, multiple renovations have expanded the home’s original 1,200-square-foot floor plan—including a garage addition in 1952 and an extension of the main house in 1964.
The open terrace is fitted with recessed lighting by Foscarini and a StoneTile floor. It houses an outdoor kitchen and dining area, as well as a fireplace and a spa. Inside, it connects to a gym and sauna in the basement.
The open terrace is fitted with recessed lighting by Foscarini and a StoneTile floor. It houses an outdoor kitchen and dining area, as well as a fireplace and a spa. Inside, it connects to a gym and sauna in the basement.
A pool located just outside the dining space and master bedroom echoes the home's angular forms.
A pool located just outside the dining space and master bedroom echoes the home's angular forms.
At their A. Quincy Jones house in Los Angeles, architects Cory Buckner and Nick Roberts used permeable pavers to help the soil retain moisture.
At their A. Quincy Jones house in Los Angeles, architects Cory Buckner and Nick Roberts used permeable pavers to help the soil retain moisture.
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design updated a split-level ranch house in Portland by introducing a clean white palette and vintage furnishings.
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design updated a split-level ranch house in Portland by introducing a clean white palette and vintage furnishings.
The mix of stone, masonry, and wood in the south-facing terrace replicates the style of the original house. In order to ensure the space felt warm and inviting, the architect replaced the existing steel structure with solid cedar, adding cedar posts and shutters to unite the wood ceiling with both the interior and with nature outside.
The mix of stone, masonry, and wood in the south-facing terrace replicates the style of the original house. In order to ensure the space felt warm and inviting, the architect replaced the existing steel structure with solid cedar, adding cedar posts and shutters to unite the wood ceiling with both the interior and with nature outside.
On the other end of the property, a terrace faces northeast, overlooking a small stream flowing into the Riviére des Prairies.
On the other end of the property, a terrace faces northeast, overlooking a small stream flowing into the Riviére des Prairies.
The lower floor houses a spa, gym, and office. A built-in bathroom by Espace Cuisine includes a sauna.
The lower floor houses a spa, gym, and office. A built-in bathroom by Espace Cuisine includes a sauna.
The master suite was inserted where the carport used to be.
The master suite was inserted where the carport used to be.