A midcentury original
Vibrant pops of high-gloss color energize the kitchen, while a drop ceiling of warm-toned wood provides a clever design solution for concealing the lateral ventilation. Architect James Meyer updates a 1950s classic for life in the new millennium Architect James Meyer approached redesigning his clients’ midcentury, single family residence on Hermosa View Drive in Hermosa Beach with an eye toward unveiling its original beauty, while adapting it to meet the twenty-first-century needs of its residents. “The home was already a beautiful building that had been sort of neglected over the years,” Meyer recalled. “For me, it was a discovery process to try to restore [its] architectural integrity and realign things…to help [the clients] expand on their original vision.” The clients, a design-savvy couple with three young children, spotted the home by chance in a local newspaper. They were expecting twins at the time and needed a bigger home to accommodate their growing family. Like Meyer, they recognized the immense potential of the existing structure, but wanted to open it up and maximize family space. A mutual acquaintance introduced Meyer to the clients. Meyer shared their love of…
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