Terrace Townhouse

Terrace Townhouse is a phased renovation of an existing Los Angeles townhouse, named for the large outdoor terrace that extends the house beyond its compact plan. The project began as an ordinary domestic shell and is being gradually reworked through built-in furniture, lighting, surfaces, and objects. Each intervention adds another layer to the house. The renovation treats the townhouse as a lived project, shaped through daily use rather than a single finished gesture.

A hand-drawn sketch of a modern open-plan living space featuring a kitchen with an island, bar stools, a round rug, a dining table with chairs, a large potted plant, and a sliding glass door leading outside.

The renovation follows the rhythms of the house rather than a single master gesture. Rooms are adjusted as they are lived in, with each phase resolving a specific problem of storage, light, circulation, or use. The library wall, bar, office, living room, and terraces become part of one evolving interior, where practical decisions are allowed to carry architectural weight.

Material choices give the townhouse a more settled character. Stone, timber, paint, metalwork, and fabric appear as layered surfaces rather than matching finishes. Built-ins are treated as architecture at the scale of furniture, allowing storage and everyday objects to become part of the composition.

The terraces give the compact house its sense of release. They extend the rooms outward and create moments of pause within a dense urban setting.

Interior renovation

TYPE‍ ‍

In progress, 2026

STATUS‍ ‍

SCOPE

Full interior renovation

Los Angeles, California

LOCATION ‍

Existing townhouse renovation: spatial upgrades, built-in furniture, and terrace connection

BRIEF

A cozy bedroom with a large bed covered in beige bedding with matching pillows, under a wooden headboard. To the right of the bed are two hanging pendant lights and a small side table. A wooden cabinet with rattan doors is placed against the wall, decorated with a white vase of yellow flowers. A tall floor lamp with a white shade and a framed black-and-white art piece featuring large leaves are next to the cabinet. On the wall above the bed hangs a large painting of a woman in traditional African attire sitting in front of a vintage car, with a village scene in the background.
Line drawing of a home office with a desk, office chair, shelves, and framed pictures on the wall.
Line drawing of a cozy living space with curtains, a large potted plant, a sitting stool, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

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