Architecture by Liebes Architects, Photo by Joseph Schell Photography
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CASA 1O Contemporary on a Mid-century Scaffold. Largely unmodified since its design by Russell Forester and construction in 1957, the structure housed the original family until 2013. An intimate 1,910 square foot space, the house acquired a separate 600 square foot cottage in the 70’s designed by another architect. New owners purchased the house with the idea of keeping the original architect’s intent intact – the simple accommodation of everyday life with a focus on outdoor living only possible in Southern California. At the same time the house needed insulation, new electrical, plumbing, siding – everything but new studs and foundations. A single roof beam travels south from the north fireplace wall all the way to the bedrooms in the back. Functions occur to either side, with private access to exterior courtyards. How do we accentuate the uncomplicated while enhancing the qualities of the chosen materials? Contemporary applied to a mid-century scaffold. We focused on reduction, a few things performing many tasks. Each component, material or color performs more than one duty. Lighting is paramount, enhancing the design’s procession from front to back, north to south, public to private. Strip LED’s reinforce the beam’s linear presence and spot LED’s make punctuation points of the roof purlins. Hidden up and down-lights in the cabinets and elsewhere provide the rooms with a quiet glow. Exterior grass plantings give the only vertical dimension to the design, waving as the breeze moves them. All else is horizontal: caramelized bamboo siding, porcelain tile, roof line and ocean horizon. Architect: Heather Johnston Architect Landscaping: HJA Photography: Brady Architectural Photography

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This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

The client purchased the furniture from Modlife Home showroom in Chicago and shipped it to the residence in Del Mar, Ca, The chairs are vintage Selig Z-chairs reupholstered in a tan mohair fabric. The rosewood case Milo Baughman sofa is upholstered in a beige leather and backed with a live edge custom sofa table made with black plumbing iron legs. The cocktail table is a brass metal table powder coated in black with a glass top, The mid-century modern brutalist wall art was acquired locally and hung by the ceiling above the fireplace.

Young woman in her 20s hired me to edit & organize her closets upon further discussion she decided she wanted the entire apartment refreshed, restyled and reflective mix of mid century modern, traditional & contemporary taste. My specialty is re-styling & re-purposing homes and offices. Since her parents were paying for the closet cleaning, I made a deal that everything she sold: clothing, cameras, gold jewelry, expensive rug would be put into remaking the living room. With the exception the Greg Gossel collage everything was either found in a different room in the apartment or purchased with her newly acquired cash. photo: Rikki Snyder

THE FOUR WINDS — Acrylic, Latex and Tempera Paints / Sand / Acrylic and India Inks on canvas. 48” x 60” E-Mail For Quote Photo by SWK Digital Imagery.

TRANSCENDENCE — Concrete, Paper Mache, Sand and Modeling Paste / Acrylic, Latex, Enamel, Oil, Metallic and Tempera Paints / Acrylic, India and Iridescent Inks on canvas. 60” x 48” E-Mail For Quote Photo by Siggi Ragnar.

THE FOUR WINDS — Acrylic, Latex and Tempera Paints / Sand /Acrylic, India Inks on canvas. 48” x 60” E-Mail For Quote Photo by Kevin G. Sanders.
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ETHIOPIA — Concrete, Plaster, Modeling Paste and Sand / Acrylic, Enamel, Metallic and Tempera Paints / India and Iridescent Inks / Acrylic Resin on canvas. 48” x 60” E-Mail For Quote Photo by SWK Digital Imagery.

CREATION — Concrete, Plaster, Modeling Paste and Sand / Acrylic, Enamel, Metallic and Tempera Paints / India and Iridescent Inks / Acrylic Resin on canvas. 48” x 60” E-Mail For Quote Photo by SWK Digital Imagery.

PRIMORDIA — Acrylic, Enamel, Latex, Fluorescent and Metallic Paints / India and Iridescent Inks / Concrete, Plaster, Paper Maché, and Earthen Materials on Canvas. 60” x 48” E-Mail For Quote Photo by SWK Digital Imagery.

CREATION — Concrete, Plaster, Modeling Paste and Sand / Acrylic, Enamel, Metallic and Tempera Paints / India and Iridescent Inks / Acrylic Resin on canvas. 48” x 60” E-Mail For Quote Photo by SWK Digital Imagery.

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2016 Houzz
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Photo: Kayla Stark © 2015 Houzz
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