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Echo Park Bungalow By Productora Architects

Echo Park is a densely populated area inside Los Angeles which boasts have been the starting point for a number of big-name stars. Most of the homes consist of small bungalows, but the Echo Park Bungalow By Productora Architects ($NFS) adds a modern twist.

The project consists of a complete remodel and extension of a 1920’s bungalow on a sloped plot. The existing home was a generic tract home, but they decided to maintain as much as they could its original character since they considered the typology interesting in relation to the site’s context and history.

Towards the back, a steel moment frame was added to the house in order to create a transitional space that mediates between the house and the garden and protects the rear facade from the afternoon sun. In its interior, the new central staircase with a distinct saw-tooth profile frankly connects the upper and lower level with each other.

The new grid-like structure (painted in blue) and the existing bungalow (with siding and window framing rendered in a brown-pinkish taint) establish a strong contrast. They juxtapose two different moments in time: each one with its own constructive logic, material and color code. Four of the 6 cubic squares of this addition are covered terraces, while two are interior spaces incorporated into the kitchen area (lower level) and the master bedroom (upper level).

Lee King

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