Architect Restores a Mid-Century Modern House In The Hills of Los Angeles (House Tour)
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
- In this considered restoration of a quintessential Los Angeles mid-century modern house, Woods + Dangaran designs a geometrically striking home that moves into the 21st century while acknowledging its past. “We instantly felt we could improve it but that we could also preserve it,” says Brett Woods, Founding Partner at Woods + Dangaran. Located just west of Beverly Hills, the home is a refreshing departure from the contemporary mansions that line the streets. “Unlike many homes in Los Angeles, it had this courtyard leading up to the entry and the classic hallmarks of a great example of modernist architecture” says Brett.
A courtyard leading up to the entrance acts like a decompression zone before one reaches the front door. Upon entering, an intimate, dark and moody den awaits. There is a formal sitting area to the right that is more bright and complete with warm-coloured furniture and retro décor. The dining room has been relocated to be in close proximity to the kitchen, which enables an outdoor connection to the terrace. The interior design of this culinary space also captures a wealth of natural light and features generous proportions.
The main bedroom is positioned at the rear of the house and is furnished with custom pieces and cabinetry, imbuing it with beauty. The bathroom makes one feel worlds away with views of the hills, pines and garden beyond, and there is an enhanced visual connection to the outdoors thanks to a large window and skylight above. Each guest bedroom also has a private outdoor space to relax. A narrow, three-foot hallway that leads down to the office space has been restored - typical dimensions of a mid-century modern house - and the experience is elevated by the introduction of a glass wall system and water feature outside.
The way Clear Oak interacts with its surroundings is equally as captivating as the interior design. An expansive retaining wall creates an outdoor fireplace area, while a double infinity pool expands the backyard space. The scale and clean lines of the home’s structure take a backseat to the landscape so that the beautiful pine trees and valley remain the focal point. The interior design also incorporates a lot of glass to invite an ample amount of natural light into the home.
By preserving the original architecture of the mid-century modern house and adopting a disciplined approach, Woods + Dangaran design a home that seamlessly blends with the landscape it sits upon. “Mid-century homes are such a part of the fabric of Los Angeles. We feel a responsibility when restoring them to ensure they are still around for another 60 or 70 years,” says Brett.
00:00 - Introduction to the Mid-Century Modern House
00:36 - The History and Restoration of the Property
01:16 - A Walkthrough of the House
03:52 - The Era-Specific Material Palette
04:51 - A Powerful Outdoor Connection
05:52 - The Balance of Natural Light and Materials
06:18 - A Responsibility of Restoration
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Photography by Joe Fletcher.
Architecture, Interior Design and Styling by Woods + Dangaran.
Build by Dobkin Construction.
Landscape Design by Chris Sosa Landscape Architecture.
Structural Engineering by Arktech Engineering and Management.
Geotechnical Engineering by Irvine Geotechnical.
Filmed and Edited by The Local Project.
Production by The Local Project.
Location: Encino, California, United States
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We hope you all enjoyed the mesmerising journey through the restoration of Clear Oak, a true gem in mid-century modern architecture! Woods + Dangaran’s thoughtful approach in preserving the essence of this Los Angeles masterpiece while ushering it gracefully into the 21st century is truly commendable. For more of the latest and greatest in architecture, interior design and house tours, be sure to order the second-editions of Issues No. 1 - No. 8: thelocalproject.com.au/issue-archive/
Oh my. This house is perfect. The scale is grand without being obnoxious. And thank goodness that modernism can embrace character and colour.
This house is warm and interesting and the art work is incredible.
Thank you, this is a treat.
Every morning we sit in bed with our jump-start coffee, and watch an architecture video on UA-cam. We then save it into a "Yes" or "No" folder... this one's a definite "Yes!". Subtle changes to layout, coupled with a sympathetic touch has resulted in a stunner, with all it's original character intact.
Thank you so much.
This one is probably my favourite. Understate and subtle with such quality materials, fittings, furniture, etc. Very livable, warm, opulent, inviting and relaxing.
Glad you like it!
i live in the Hollywood hills and this is one of the best mid century houses ive ever seen The designer hit a grand slam. Absolutely beautiful Its livable its warm its clean Everything is spot on It the perfect dream home Major kudos to the owner for not tearing it down and for presrving and amazing piece of mid century architecture
So agree - we have this obsession in Australia of taking the soul out of everting when renovating except in rare cases, this is restoration at its absolute best.
This is, hands down, THE BEST reinterpretation of MCM I have ever seen!! ......It's now a masterpiece. Takes my breath away.
Absolutely agree. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
This is hands down one of the best projects on the channel; what a gem! Congratulations to the owner and the restaurator on this! It just feels so right in every aspect. 🤩
A great restoration of a classic mid-century! Owners could've demolished it and built another modern glass box and I am glad they didn't. Interior design made it look modern and functional and glamorous at the same time. I loved that den space! And all the landscaping.
The architect didn't just bring it back to life but gave the house a new life. Amazing restoration. 🥰🥰
So much better than the huge McMansions that are totally wasted space…..
Silent golf clap while reevaluating some of my life decisions. Perfection at every turn.
More LA mid-century please ❤
Outstanding restoration of a mid-century home. Home feels very comfortable and inviting, the way a home ought to speak to a person. Good job!
We agree!
Wow just wow! This is absolutely stunning and like a time capsule whilst also being present day - absolutely sublime. Everything is so sympathetic and fitting to the era and the gardens and zoning…exquisite! Possibly one of my favourites yet - a masterclass in restoration.
Very happy in my little flat in Scotland..But could probably force myself to live there 😊 😍 😊
This is not the ordinary run of the mill mid-century modern.
The renovation made it the perfect combination of mid-century and modern.
Great job!
Stunning, thank god there are good people willing to restore these places.
What a beautiful masterpiece. The interior including the furnishings have this warmth that makes one want to snuggle up with a good book. The exterior is beautiful as well. Definitely a project with highlighting to people like myself who wished they owned this residence.
I gasped when they entered the house at 1:33 it's one of the most beautiful room I've ever seen!
Hard to find the words to describe the feeling as I watch this video. Stunning. Peaceful. Just a joy to imagine walking through myself. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
One of the most beautiful homes featured on Local Project.
The stunning views and landscaping are definitely the highlight of this house ♥
Beautiful, love that the owner had a reverance and the ability to preserve this beautiful home.
i love the outcome of the comprehensive design, very respectful to the original site & just breathtaking
Stopping people from saying first
34th!
101 🤪
So beautiful! Definitely added this to my Fantasy Homes YT playlist.
This is my favorite MCM home ever. It's so beautifully restrained. If I had an unlimited budget, I would have a home like this.
More of this, please! So glad this home was restored - one of the best you’ve shown. Love it.
Loved it! The house is great and you guys did an amazing job.
An amazing project that connects you from both inside and out. Respects to the decision makers to be the caretakers for this restored Modern architecture then to rebuild. The details are endless which captivates you wanting more. Fantastic job!!
Absolutely one of my favourite videos on your channel. What a gorgeous but useable home!
Glad you like it!
Simply gorgeous. An amazing dream home. Superbly executed.
Bravo. The views and the landscaping are exceptional!!!!!!!!!!! The plants are mature, lush, and wild, in a way you rarely see, even in California.❤❤❤
The lawn next to the pool is pretty sad, but its typical L.A.
As a lover of mid century this house has captured my ❤. It’s just so damn beautiful 😍
Dream home! Beautiful job by the architecture firm. Perfectly updated/restored.
This house and the Olsen Kundig x Faulkner Architects 👏 Amazing works Congrats guys!
This is so rich in detail and texture. Another favorite.
Mid Century is my favourite design
The completeness of this project is down to keeping all aspects in the hands of the Architectural firm . No mishmash of competing ideas. A true gem.
Stunning home, beautifully restored. Bravo!
Such a beautiful home. Hats off to the design team.
Absolutely Gorgeous Home and views and landscape 😍
It really is!
Such a great house, but what really stands out is your collective ability to capture the essence of a place with cinematography that is over the top fantastic.
Thanks for this and have a merry Christmas.
This house is beautiful so happy they preserved it, also that den is great love all the attention to detail
Absolutely incredible. Would surely love to live there! Great, great job!!
A dream house for every artistic person ❤. Loved it. Amazing 🌼
What an insanely beautiful home
Beautiful and serene. The pool especially is awesome.
Beautiful design. Spacious and welcoming but feels cozy and connected at the same time. Most so-called modern homes fail to deliver that.
Awesome Home!
Stunning. Incredible job🙏
So beautiful. The glass courtyard!
Stellar! Every detail.
Whoo this is just beautiful,light and airy
Thank Gawd this house had the right buyer and the right restoration team. It would have been a crime to tear it down and build “thirty thousand square feet “.
Magnificent work!
❤ love the vibe
Gorgeous!!!
Wonderful. Well done
One of the nicest homes I've ever seen!
Love it, it reminds me of my grandmother's house, on a smaller scale.
Stunning
Simply beautiful.
Truly stunning and the furniture is fantastic!
Just beautiful ❤❤❤
Beautiful house and beautiful job, wow!
Great architecture and great refurbishment work. Chapeau
Nicely done!
Absolutely stunning 😍
Elegant, sophisticated, stylish and fun. Beautiful work and great thought has hone into this restoration. I can just imagine Kathryn Hepburn here...and myself at the pool having a chat and laugh. Love it!
What a dream. Fresh, simple, elegant and unique.
Videos like this make me question my life choices. Where did I go wrong?
Love it so much!
Amazing.
Stunning❤
Beautiful!!
Wow!
Just west of Beverly Hills my a&&. Its the valley big difference. But amazing an AMAZING HOME none the less....
Amazing designers ❤❤❤
You've done very well. I lived in Southern Cal I was about 10 years old during this period. You got it you got it absolutely perfectly, right down to the fabrics and the just the living room designs. We didn't live in a mansion but we lived in Southern California actually San Diego it was marvelous this is a great time good job man
such a beautiful home
What a masterpiece!
Glorious!
Perfection!
That bar room is nice. Super cozy.
Excelente landscaping.
What a beautiful space.
I agree that it's hard to stay disciplined on such a large project ... I cant imagine. We just finished a small renovation project that started out small, but eventually encompassed the entire second floor of our house. Project creep is real, lol. The amount of energy it took to keep everybody on the same page was extremely tiring and difficult, but the results were so worth it.
Beautiful.
Lovely design.
FABULOUS!
Amazing
My absolute dream home!
Chef's kiss 🌸💕
Perfection.
👍👍👍💖💖💖💎💎💎✨✨✨
Dom jest zjawiskowy!Ten ciepły kolor mebli na tle bieli,design wzorów lat 60 i 70 sprawia,że ma się wrażenie jakby za chwilę miała tam wejść Farrah Fawcett czy Angie Dickinson!One zawsze kojarzyły mi się z lekkością.I ten dom taki jest:lekki,jasny i z klasą...
Beautiful inside & out
It really is!
❤️❤️❤️ This is beautiful, why would anyone think of building something else…❤️❤️❤️
Superb
Well done.