Hancock Park Traditional Refresh

Tremaine is a full-house remodel of a historic Hancock Park home, restoring architectural integrity while introducing a reimagined rear-facing great room. Extensive structural upgrades support an open, light-filled kitchen, dining, and family space that reconnects the home to its garden and outdoor living areas.

Hancock Park Traditional Refresh

Year
2022
Size
3,750 sq ft
Location
Hancock Park, Los Angeles, CA
Services
Renovation & Remodeling
The design addresses years of fragmented remodels through careful reconstruction, aligning new structural systems with period-appropriate detailing. Traditional cabinetry, classic materials, and disciplined millwork allow contemporary living patterns to unfold within a framework that feels rooted in the home’s original character.

Design Goals

  • Restore architectural clarity following decades of poorly executed renovations
  • Create a cohesive series of rear-facing living spaces anchored by the kitchen
  • Improve indoor–outdoor flow while maintaining historic proportions
  • Upgrade structural integrity to support long-term performance
  • Integrate modern amenities discreetly within a traditional architectural vocabulary

Project Key Features & Highlights

Interior Details
  • Full reconstruction of the rear portion of the home to establish an open-plan great room
  • Integration of kitchen, dining, and family spaces with clear sightlines to the rear garden
  • Introduction of double French doors opening directly to the rear porch and yard
  • Partially engaged broken arch defining the transition between dining and family areas
  • New circulation and spatial sequencing that restores coherence to the home’s plan
Materials & Custom Elements
  • Traditional-style kitchen cabinetry forming the foundation of the design
  • Moroccan tile backsplash introducing texture and historic reference
  • Carrara marble countertops throughout the kitchen
  • Generously scaled kitchen island supporting cooking, gathering, and daily use
  • Custom coffee station hutch and integrated pantry storage
  • Classic mouldings and detailed millwork reestablishing period character
Craftsmanship Notes
  • Compromised rear structure dismantled and rebuilt with new concrete footings and steel members
  • Structural steel deliberately concealed within architectural elements
  • New millwork detailed to align with historic precedents
  • Contemporary appliances and amenities integrated to minimize visual disruption
  • Construction sequenced to correct termite damage and deferred maintenance while preserving original intent