House in Echo Park (2006)

Los Angeles, CA

(1,644 sf)

Major renovation of an existing Spanish Mediterranean Revival two-story (1 BR, 2 BA) that was built in 1926 as a two-family house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Steps lead from the 2-car garage and street below to the front door at the top floor of the steep hillside site. Living room, dining room, study and an open kitchen on the upper floor access the back patio and a guest house. The master bedroom suite is on the lower floor and accessed via a central spiral staircase. Renovation required complete gutting of the interior.