Set within a naturally lush green setting in the Beverly Glen
Canyon hillsides of Los Angeles, this complete renovation
restores the integrity of an abandoned 1959 Bill Mack
designed home with unique contemporary artistic flare.
Through surgical replacement of its original wood structure,
windows, doors, and decking, the renovation aimed to
maintain the best of the original building detailing, while
sensitively adding new cabinetry, doors, windows, floors,
tiling, structure, and guardrails throughout. By combining
traditional Vertical Grain Douglas Fir, Redwood, and Cherry
with more contemporary stone, stainless steel, and metal
materials – this modern home is in tune with contemporary
building technology and design culture. Sustainable
practices included the addition of dual-glazed windows,
insulation, mini-splits, electric car chargers, and all new
energy star appliances. Additionally, all new LED/Halogen
recessed lights alongside classic and contemporary LED
fixtures by Poul Henningsen, George Nelson, Verner
Panton, and Bjarke Ingels create a striking atmosphere
inside and out. A faded 1970s supergraphic on the front
facade also proved a great inspiration. In keeping with their
former employer’s William Turnbull’s and Charles Moore’s
design aesthetic, the architect for this renovation studied
the graphic designs of Barbara Stauffacher Solomon
to create a new image for the front facade. Alongside
a similarly matching shear-patterned custom water-jet
aluminum guardrail, the new supergraphic proves the
hallmark of a fresh new vibe for this contemporary, yet
quintessentially modern, LA treehouse.