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INTERIOR
22RE Office
PHOTOGRAPHY
Rich Stapleton
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

With Glendower, Los Angeles–based architecture and design studio 22RE reimagines a 1920s Spanish Revival residence in the heart of Los Feliz – expanding its footprint and restoring its character while striking a balance between preservation and a contemporary vision. Originally 4,000 square feet, the home now spans 6,000 square feet, with a 2,000 square foot addition that pays homage to the original architecture and its neighborhood context.

The facade, grounded in historic character yet subtly renewed, opens to an entry hall where a curved staircase ascends in a graceful sweep. Original stained glass – augmented by newly commissioned panels – filters daylight across each step, setting the tone for what follows. The plan unfolds toward the home’s centerpiece, a sunken rotunda living room defined by plaster molding and framed by vaulted archways that draw the eye from one room to the next. Above, a carved wood ceiling introduces warmth and intricacy, while built-in plaster elements anchor the space in traditional Mediterranean quality and simplicity.

The new and old are linked through “portals” – small circular openings designed to subtly bridge the century between the 1920s structure and its 2020s expansion. The transition is so fluid it is more felt than seen. Across the home, archways and vaulted ceilings create a rhythm of compression and release, connecting spaces throughout while allowing each to retain its own character.

Materiality shapes the atmosphere at every turn. Hand-troweled walls catch light in soft gradients. Floors transition from cherry wood to Roman and red travertine to marble, each surface lending its own cadence. In the guest baths, individual tile compositions create distinct palettes and patterns. The primary suite tempers Mediterranean warmth with spa-like tranquility, its scale and layout reflecting the client’s desire for a generous, light-filled retreat.

Custom plaster sconces – designed and fabricated by 22RE – emit a gentle, candlelit glow, recalling the intimacy of a 1920s Mallorcan villa. Millwork, integrated seating and finely executed plasterwork underscore the studio’s commitment to craft, while the expanded kitchen and dining areas foster a more communal, contemporary mode of living.

The furnishings layer European modernism into the space: 20th-century pieces by Fritz Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, Hans Bergström, Tito Agnoli and others lend character and patina without overshadowing the architecture. Every piece sits with purpose, reinforcing the home's balance between elegance and ease.

Two fireplaces – one original and one newly designed – signify a dialogue between eras. The new fireplace offers contrast without competing with its predecessor, while the family rooms each carry ornate flourishes that nod to the past. Throughout, the architectural vocabulary draws from traditional Mediterranean Spanish influences – Mallorca, the South of France and Italy – while studying the detailing of early Los Angeles architects such as Theodore J. Scott. Thickened walls and authentic material choices reinforce the feeling of a true masonry build, even within a modern context.

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