Project Description
Priorities
- Open up the floor plan and admit more natural light
- Increase square footage for the growing and extended family
- Give the home more “curb appeal”
Solutions
What was once a typical mid-century ranch
home in the Hollywood Hills has evolved into a spectacular showplace,
both inside and out, and even gained a second floor in the process. The
clients wanted a home that was stylish, attractive, modern, and could
accommodate their extended family from around the world. This required
adding a second level — with breathtaking views of Los Angeles — and
turning a three-car garage into two separate bedroom suites.
Architect David Montalba, principal of his self-named firm in Santa
Monica, did a foundation-up renovation that resulted in a sleek and
stylish home rich with natural light and an openness to the outdoors,
effectively eliminating all traces of the home’s dark, more traditional
lineage.
Judges’ Comments
“It’s really great how they cleaned everything up, creating a unified structure.”
Products Used
Flooring: European white oak, DuChateau
Home automation: Lutron
HVAC: Goodman; Venstar; Bryant; Payne; Honeywell; Panasonic
Paints/stains: Benjamin Moore
Tile: Ann Sacks
Windows: Fleetwood