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rather breaking the massing into several smaller elements, which create
outdoor 'rooms,' much like we do in Hawaii." To this end, he adds, "it was
very much about opening the interior to private outdoor spaces to take
maximum advantage of the relatively small lot, as well as the favorable
climate. It was great that there was an alley behind the house, so the
garage could be located in the rear, rather than being an imposing element
at the front of the house. is allowed the front yard to become usable
space, which included a vegetable garden." On top of the garage is a work/
flex space that, for couples like this client, is becoming an increasingly
alluring asset for Los Angeles' growing contingent of telecommuters.
Simple in both materials (concrete floors, locally fabricated aluminum
doors and windows) and form, the finished property reflects a Scandinavian
Modern and Shaker influence, and many would argue, is all the more
beautiful for this reserve. e palette, which strives to be striking and
unassuming at once, is as contemporary as it is timeless. "e client liked
black," explains Vincent, "so we went with black-stained wood siding, but
broke it up with contrasting warm wood tones." e result is a sustainable,
locally responsive, humanly scaled home. A storybook dream remade
modern—in the middle of the city. pva.com
