Venice Envelope House This ground up Single-Family residence in Venice Beach was designed to maximize living space within the confines of this coveted neighborhood’s allowable building envelope and square footage limits while maintaining articulated planes. The result is a home that relies on the careful use of positive and negative space to create an interesting…
Blue Tramodern Santa Monica In Santa Monice a ground-up house for lovely clients who wanted a cozy but modern space for their family. Using traditional forms on the outside with clean lines on the inside the house blends the past the with today. The main house is connected visually to the accessory dwelling unit that sits at…
Historical Walk Street Spanish, Venice Two simultaneous projects both driven by site sensitivity, the first project is a second story addition and 1st floor remodel of an existing 1920’s Spanish bungalow. Particular care was given to the marriage of the first and second floors, adding needed space, and honoring the original scale and design. Original details…
Train Station House, Westchester A growing family owned a single-story home that had been remodeled poorly and often (to access the primary suite, required walking through one of the kids’ bedrooms). The family came to us for solutions. We knew they cherished their time together and wanted a great room concept, but nothing too generic….
Manhattan Beach Black & White “Tra-Modern” is a name we use around here to describe homes that marry Traditional Elements with Modern Clean design. This South Bay home in the Tree Section of Manhattan Beach is just that. The main living space is airy, open, and leads seamlessly to the backyard living spaces, while using traditional detailing…
Accounting Offices, El Segundo Given the opportunity to create working space for a busy accounting firm, we emphasized a central internal street connecting the welcome desk to the communal eatery and courtyard at the rear. Reflecting the work done on premises, the design is functional and clean, while providing needed private meeting rooms. Commercial Back…
Santa Monica Apartments This rehabilitation project in Santa Monica represents a complete transformation of an existing apartment complex, rejuvenating it inside and out. Hamilton Architects undertook a thorough renovation, stripping the building to its studs to introduce modern finishes, systems, and landscaping. The meticulous update, completed in 2019, not only elevates the living experience with…
Tower 42, Playa del Rey Renaming and reimagining a former Playa Del Rey steakhouse, Tower 42 draws inspiration from local landmarks to reintegrate the restaurant into its beachfront context. With a reworked layout prioritizing views and finishes that reflect a coastal lifestyle, the project demonstrates Hamilton Architects’ adeptness at re-envisioning spaces to resonate with their…
Terrine Terrine’s remodel involved refining both the aesthetic and functional aspects of an existing Beverly Boulevard restaurant. Our work with the Bombet Hospitality Group focused on optimizing back-of-house operations and highlighting the talents of celebrity chef Chris Morningstar. This project showcases Hamilton Architects’ proficiency in reimagining spaces to align with the culinary vision and operational…
Stella Barra Adjacent to Hollywood’s iconic Cinerama Dome, Stella Barra maximizes its strategic location by minimizing back-of-house space, creating an intimate dining experience despite its significant footprint. Our design reduces the perimeter’s transparency while introducing a large roll-up door, blending privacy with openness. This project exemplifies our ability to balance design constraints with the creation…
