Residence 1414 by Miró Rivera Architects
The original 1940s house suffered an unfortunate addition in the 1980s. The backyard views were blocked by a heavy fireplace and small windows; meanwhile a fenced-in pool, brick terraces, and roofed arcade all served to divide rather than unify the landscape.
MRA’s goal was to restore the exterior of the house in this historic neighborhood while transforming the interiors to bring in light and provide a better connection with the exterior. A simple material palette was used to maintain a balance between the traditional aspects of the original house and the modern updates required by this family of four.
The garage was renovated to include an upper level gym, guest alcove, and terrace. Below the terrace an outdoor living space activates a previously neglected yard. A Sol Lewitt sculpture, visible from the main rooms of the house, increases the depth of the yard and provides a crisp and geometric focal point.
Photos by: Miró Rivera Architects & Paul Finkel
View more: A Stunning Modern Home with Wonderful Views Over the Rocky Mountains in Aspen, Colorado
Related: A Bright and Airy Contemporary Home Perched on a Hill in Tiburon
Here: A Playful Two-Storey Cabin for a Family in Waikanae, New Zealand
Read also: A Warm and Elegant Modern Home with Long and Narrow Pool in Golden Beach
Next: An Elegant and Luminous Home with Minimalist Approach in Edinburgh
Check out: A Stylish and Bright L-Shaped Home with Playful Interiors in Crete, Greece
Read more: A Chic and Elegant Home with the Contrast of Black and White in Kiev, Ukraine
See also: An Exquisite House with Modern Concrete Flat Roof and Wood Elements in Ko Samui, Thailand
View the complete gallery
Join the discussion