Edward Ogosta Architecture has renovated a 1940s house in California with light-filled white interiors and a master bedroom extension overlooking the garden.
The house, originally built in 1944, was overhauled with a glazed expansion towards the back of the lot by the local firm. Architect Edward Ogosta and his team sought to breathe new life into the ageing residence, while respecting original details and keeping it in line with nearby builds.

The single-storey building spans 1,450 square feet (135 square metres) and is located in Culver City ? a part of Los Angeles County. The home is surrounded by similar bungalow houses, with low pitches and minimal exterior details.
"Influenced by the California minimalism practiced by the Light and Space movement of the 1960s, Ogosta sought to create moments of clarity that conjure a serene, meditative experience," said a statement from the firm.
The new addition extends from the house, which used to be square in plan but now forms an L-shape on its plot. This extension contains a master bedroom and ensuite, as well as a library.
Two large windows on either side of the new portion are focal points of the project, which also involved adding a series of new lightwells. The added glazed elements transform the old bungalow into a light-filled home with a contemporary character.

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