This renovation and addition in the modernist neighborhood of Niguel West is an example of how to preserve meaningful architectural elements of an existing structure while providing for increased livability and efficiency in the context of a contemporary Southern California lifestyle…

That said, it’s always interesting to explore the evolution of a building over time, and an understanding of the origins of a design can assist in determining how to best adapt it for current and future needs.

So, here’s a quick look the before and after, as compared to the original floor plan and elevation drawings that were utilized to build and market the design almost 60 years ago...

Renovating a modernist home can and should celebrate classic mid-century features while allowing for new functional and pragmatic considerations, and that was the aim at this home, originally designed by George Arthur Bissell in 1964.

Reusing structural elements minimizes development impact, and reinterpreting the design within a contemporary context allows for historical continuity in this unique mid-century community. Find more information on this project at its portfolio page and more on the design process in previous blog posts.