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ARCH TOUR FEST: KITZ-BRIEN RESIDENCE
May 21, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT
$20 – $55
Photo Credit: David Kitz
Arch Tour Fest: Kitz-Brien Residence – 3:00pm
Additional information regarding the tour and check-in process will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event.
Tour Organizer: Andrew Hall
A 2,300 SF private residence addition/remodel transforms a low-slung Japanese-inspired house into a modern family home. The redesign seamlessly integrates a second floor, balances natural light, and connects the interior living spaces with the surrounding gardens while paying homage to the original bungalow spirit. The design prioritizes the balance between existing building fabric with a new, more generous sense of space, exemplifying elevated yet attainable architecture. This project showcases how even modest updates can result in a remarkable transformation.
Building Credits:
Architect: AHA / Andrew Hall
General Contractor: Mallis Workshop
Structural Engineer: Taylor & Syfan
Landscape Architect: Mary Lange, Donielle Kaufman, Molly Funk
Landscape Installation: De La Luz Landscape & Gardening
Interior Decorating: LaFayette Studio
Tour Led by:
Andrew Hall, AIA – Principal, AHA
Bio:
Andrew Hall is an architect based in Los Angeles who specializes in creating custom design, with an emphasis on high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Learning Units:
Daylighting – The tour will emphasize the relationship between natural light levels and everyday usage patterns as a significant design priority.
Preservation – Tour will discuss the introduction of new building elements, uses and spaces into an existing building context in a thoughtful manner and the project’s primary goal of preserving the original structure’s architectural identity and honoring it’s role in the neighborhood’s historical and cultural context.
Longevity – The tour will focus on material selection as a function of durable, lasting quality.
Water-efficient landscaping & rain water harvest – Tour will highlight water-preservation strategies.
Parking
Street parking available.
