| The project is an artist’s studio addition to be constructed on the front right side of an existing home. The original home was designed by John Lautner in 1969. The client is looking for a budget design that will “enhance” the existing home. The project is located in southern California and the site has challenging setback and height limitations. The studio must be attached to the existing home with a 20’ front and a 5’ side setback. Basic requirements are that the studio has excellent lighting, ventilation, and a sink for cleaning paint brushes.
It is important to us that the aesthetic quality of the existing house designed by John Lautner remains as is. Therefore, we propose an exterior design that clearly distinguishes itself from the original construction. Metallic and cementitious materials are proposed contrasting the existing facade, which is primarily smooth stucco finish. Contrary, on the interior of the addition, we chose to expose the studio’s structure (also to reduce cost) expressing the sense of structural honesty corresponding to the main residence.
The studio addition is furnished with sliding doors on each end to facilitate natural ventilation. The supplemental skylight and “light/planter well” are provided to make sure the space is flooded with bright natural light.
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