Site Location:
Claremont, California

Program:
Complete renovation and a 960 sf expansion to an existing 2,250 sf 1940’s mid-century ranch house.  Additions to the original structure include a master bedroom, master bath, and solarium and a third car garage, in keeping with the modern lineage of the original house.

Design:
2003-2005

Construction:
2004-2005

Clients:
Mr. and Mrs. Sangsland

Design Team:
Ignacio Sardinas, Hiro Kuroki, Evan Troxel, William Martin

Construction Team:
Ignacio Sardinas, Hiro Kuroki, Alex Lopez, Leslie Felton, Brandon Tec, Steven Garcia, Luis Sardinas, David Castillo, Kim Henry

Project Narrative:
The Sangsland residence was innovatively re-design specifically to enhance, preserve and embrace the mid-century aesthetic in which it was originally built.  Energy efficient glazing was incorporated throughout the home to help integrate the design into the 21 century, while maintaining its mid-century aesthetic. 

The new plan creates several intimate outdoor spaces that engage the house to develop seamless transitions between interior and exterior spaces.  Many rooms now open onto these courtyards, which were designed and created specifically to compliment their adjacent uses.  The newly added roof lines are distinctly mid-century, which expresses a sleek character while providing functional shade during the summer months along with solar access during the winter months.  Custom made trellises and fencing elements were then integrated to compliment the distinctive horizontal lines of the home.