Hancock Park Updated Colonial

Las Palmas is a full remodel of a 1928 Hancock Park home, thoughtfully reconfigured to improve flow and functionality without expanding the existing structure. Architectural refinements and strategic openings create a clear progression from entry to rear yard, reinforcing the home’s original grandeur while supporting contemporary living.

Hancock Park Updated Colonial

Year
2020
Size
5,058 sq ft
Location
Hancock Park, Los Angeles, CA
Services
Renovation & Remodeling
Constrained by zoning limitations, the design focuses on enlarging the experience of the home through improved circulation, visual continuity, and calibrated moments of formality. Carefully integrated arches, vibrant yet disciplined material choices, and space-efficient solutions support a house designed to evolve with family life.

Design Goals

  • Improve circulation and establish a clear through line from entry to rear yard
  • Enhance the sense of openness without increasing square footage
  • Strengthen indoor outdoor connections for everyday family living
  • Introduce architectural moments that reinforce the home’s historic character
  • Balance playfulness and sophistication across shared and children’s spaces

Project Key Features & Highlights

Interior Details
  • Reconfigured circulation establishing a clear axial path from entry to rear yard
  • Subtle widening of openings to improve flow while maintaining original proportions
  • Introduction of a Moorish arch beneath the grand staircase to formalize the primary passage
  • Kitchen opened to the breakfast room and rear yard to support everyday family use
  • Children’s bathrooms reimagined to balance playfulness with long-term functionality
  • Loft created by vaulting the boy’s bedroom ceiling, maximizing volume without adding square footage
Materials & Custom Elements
  • Blue kitchen cabinetry paired with white surfaces and raw brass accents
  • Patterned Moroccan tile used in children’s bathrooms
  • Custom loft bunk with integrated dresser, bookshelf, and concealed ladder storage
  • New primary bedroom fireplace and window seat
  • Updated exterior paint palette
  • Pool and hardscape remodel supporting indoor–outdoor continuity
Craftsmanship Notes
  • Architectural openings carefully modified to preserve the home’s original character
  • Custom millwork designed and built to integrate storage seamlessly into living spaces
  • Arched forms proportioned to align with existing historic details
  • Material selections calibrated for durability and long-term performance
  • Construction sequencing planned to allow extensive interior reconfiguration within zoning constraints