McKinley Residence Addition    Venice, California


This project is an extension of an existing residence in Venice Beach, California. This addition was not contemplated as a possibility when the original house was designed. By expanding onto an adjacent lot and combining the properties to double the original size of the standard 40'x90' to 80'x90' the architect/owner/builder was able to create a family compound to include in effect, four separate buildings connected by three enclosed bridges.

The new structures were positioned on the lot to the outer extremities to facilitate in creating as much open space as possible between the buildings. The traditional residential and communal buildings of Bali inspired the architect, the way in which a residence incorporates exterior spaces defined by individual structures, each used for a specific purpose.

This home is available as a still photo and film location.

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GA Houses 81, 2004
GA Projects 74, 2003

Dwell, 2006

See construction photos.