Glazed walls, teak flooring and an original koi pond feature in a mid-century residence in Los Angeles that has received a sensitive refresh by local firm Woods + Dangaran.
Built in 1965, the Moore House was designed by architect Craig Ellwood, who was known for creating homes that fused modernism with California's breezy lifestyle. The 1,700-square-foot (158-square-metre) residence is situated on a hillside in LA's Los Feliz neighbourhood.
Wooden steps lead to the single-storey Moore House
The current owners are a married couple who wanted to update the house while preserving many of its original details. To oversee the renovation, they turned to local studio Woods + Dangaran, led by Brett Woods and Joseph Dangaran.
"The overall intent of the design was to respect the historic structure and integrity of the home, while restoring and updating the finishes and fixtures so they're tailored for the owner's modern lifestyle," the duo said. The rectangular, single-storey home sits atop a tall, concrete block foundation and has glass walls set within a redwood frame. Wooden steps lead to glazed entry doors that slide open and closed.
A swimming pool was added during the renovation, while an original koi pond was retained
The exterior received a full update. New glazing was installed, and the existing wood structure and fascias were restored.
"Needing significant work, the shell of the home is upgraded to preserve the longevity of the structure and to meet contempor...