Project Details
- Project Name
- Reimagined Mid-Century Ranch House in the Hollywood Hills
- Location
- Calif.
- Project Types
- Single Family
- Project Scope
- Addition/Expansion
- Year Completed
- 2012
- Awards
- 2012 Remodeling Design Awards
- Consultants
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General Contractor: Ben Lunsky,David Montalba
- Project Status
- Built
- Cost
- $501,000
- Room or Space
- Bedroom
- Style
- Modern
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, DuChateauHome automation: Lutron
HVAC: Goodman; Venstar; Bryant; Payne; Honeywell; Panasonic
Paints/stains: Benjamin Moore
Tile: Ann Sacks
Windows: Fleetwood
