Moore House Renovation Mid Century Single Story Home Design in Los Angeles
New life is given to this 1965 Craig Ellwood house with an exacting exterior restoration and an interior renovation, all while maintaining the integrity of the original design. The shell of this homeessentially a glass boxneeded significant work. All existing singlepaned windows were upgraded with more energy conscious glazing, while preserving the optical quality, layout, and operating systems of the units. Deteriorating siding was replaced with new wood stained to match the natural redwood of the homes exposed structural framing and cladding. In the 1, 700 square foot home, efficiency of space was paramount and modest alterations to the interior facilitate the flow of movement in the small space. In the kitchen, relocating the cooktop improved functionality of the room without disturbing the galley layout. Storage spaces for the guest bedroom and office were reapportioned to give more space to the guest bath, where all fixtures were relocated to one side and a large skylight was added. The
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