BRIEF
The project is located in a residential neighborhood in Venice, California. The client’s programmatic needs called for a 2,500sf
addition to a small existing structure on a 40ʼx135ʼ lot. A principal programmatic objective was to maximize building square footage
while keeping the existing bungalow. A “subtractive design” strategy was employed: We utilized the maximum built volume permitted by the zoning envelope, and a series of strategic volumetric operations ensued to achieve client needs and architectural goals. The design strategy prompted a dynamic complex of three new structures that worked with the existing bungalow.
PROGRAM
Structure A contains an office on the ground level, with a dedicated entry off of the front yard. Upstairs is a meditation room. Structure B houses the living room on the ground level and the master suite upstairs. In the master suite, the sleeping area, master bath and closet are arranged in a single open space. At the rear of the lot, Structure C contains an art studio and a bachelorʼs unit. The studio has its entry off of the courtyard. It was designed with a large roll-up door for the ventilation of screen-printing vapors. The rental unit has its own entrance from the rear parking area.
Design Partners: Steffen Leisner, Ali Jeevanjee, Philip Trigas
General Contractor: Calasia Construction