A design-loving Los Angeles couple wanted to build their dream home ahead of retirement. So, they chose New York–based Aanda Architects to reimagine their existing Spanish-style home.
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The result is Centered Home, a beautifully minimal single-story space that will be “central” to the couple’s life as they spend more time at home.
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Although screened from the street by a cluster of cacti, the entrance’s teak cladding provides an inviting welcome.
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The home’s open-plan design cleverly hides storage and other infrastructure within its walls. Private spaces include a bedroom, bathroom, and space for meditation.
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Public spaces for cooking, dining, lounging, and exercising, all located around a “cube” that’s the center of the house. Each area can be sectioned by pocket doors for flexibility.
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Large windows and sculptural skylights provide bright and airy interior spaces, and unique lighting throughout the day. The use of full-height windows also connects the interior to the outdoor landscape.
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