Culver City Residential Remodel for Growing Family

Project Summary

A young, growing family needed to choose between moving to a bigger home or staying in their Culver City house. They decided to stay in their neighborhood and build a completely new home.

With three young boys, the family needed a more functional and efficient living environment. This meant offering open sightlines through the house and more connection with the outdoor and indoor spaces. They also needed plenty of space for the boys to play and the parents to relax.

The family came to us because of our reputation for quality and prior experience working seamlessly with their architect, AAHA Studio.

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Features

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Focusing on the flush white coat closet with woven wall hanging, floor covering, built-in bench, and white oak flooring. — A flush coat closet and built-in bench complement this crisp, white entry.

Expansive glass walls allow natural light and a view of a large, bright blue planter and the yard of this Culver City home. — Extensive use of glass allows natural light to flood the home with views of the surrounding yard and neighborhood.

Entry area with white walls, flush coat closets, woven wall hanging and floor covering, white oak flooring, and wood door — Clean, crisp lines all in white with woven wall hanging and floor covering, flush coat closet, and white oak flooring.

Steel, wood, and glass interior residential staircase against white walls — Structural steel beam supports wood and glass staircase with drawers built into stair risers.

A long, narrow Ipe pergola creates a magnificent oasis with a glass railing, stone walls, composition decking, two black chairs with white pillows and a circular black side table. — This Culver City home features several oases like this pergola-covered spot.

A concertina window and black quartzite counter with four black stools connect the kitchen to the outdoor space. — A concertina window and quartzite counter integrate the kitchen and backyard.

The new Culver City residence features a natural connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, using large expanses of glass that allow the family to sit in their private backyard and see into the kitchen and family area. — Lots of glass ties the indoor and outdoor spaces together seamlessly.

Private backyard seating area features two modern black and white chairs and a circular white firepit. — The firepit and comfortable chairs allow family members to enjoy cool nights in their Culver City oasis.

The black glass walls in the back of the detached garage, set in smooth white plaster, provide a dazzling backdrop for a sitting area furnished with two black-and-white chairs and a white circular firepit. — The sitting area with a firepit is set against a glassy black expanse in the detached garage's smooth white plaster.

The view of the home from the backyard of the Culver City home showcases the complex interaction of smooth white plaster walls, verdant grass, rich Ipe wood, and glass expanses. — The interaction of crisp lines, smooth white plaster, rich Ipe accents, and clear sightlines make this private backyard a delightful oasis.

The second-story deck area features a vibrant combination of rich Ipe wood siding, composite parquet decking, a black chair and a side table with a clear glass railing, creating a special retreat for this Culver City family. — The second-story oasis affords the adults a special sanctuary in their Culver City home.

Steeply angled roof lines combined with the rich tones of ipe siding, the natural color palette of the stone walls, the smooth plaster walls, and expanses of glass give this Culver City dream home fantastic curb appeal. — You can’t beat this home’s curb appeal.

A square black entry canopy floats above the home’s front door, which features medium brown horizontal wood planks and a large black vertical handle. This is all set in a 90-degree angled structure with glass on one side and natural stone on the other. — The floating theme extends to the entry door canopy.

The Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) pergola casts interesting shadows on the stonework at the front of the remodeled Culver City residence. — The Ipe wood pergola creates changing patterns of shadow, bringing attention to the stonework on the front of the home.

This front view of the new home highlights its smooth white plaster walls, Ipe (Brazilian walnut) wooded pergola and trim, and sharply angled roof lines. — The new home's sharp angles are accented by a smooth white plaster exterior, stone walls, Ipe siding, and a pergola.

Project Description

A growing family with three young boys wanted to stay in their Culver City home because of its proximity to parks and excellent schools. However, their small single-story 1950s home didn’t meet their needs and lifestyle. A new residential construction project offered a perfect solution.

Determined to stay, they built their dream home from the ground up on their current property. They worked with AAHA Studios, a firm we’ve collaborated with before, to develop the new house design. The designers created an open interior feel featuring a floating staircase leading to the private landing, a reading area, and a library. The design doubled the space, providing much-needed room for the growing family.

The family rented housing nearby since this project involved a complete tear-down and rebuild. They were onsite daily to check progress, which Imbuia Construction supports as it enables open and transparent communications and decision-making during the project.

Outdoor Residential Spaces

The owners’ specifications for their dream home also included providing a secure outside space for the boys and connecting them to the inside family areas through floor-to-ceiling multislide pocket doors. An exterior spiral staircase accesses the rooftop patio from the lower patio. All railings inside and out are clear glass, complementing the space’s open sightlines and airy feel.

Feature-Filled New Residential Construction

This Culver City residence was designed to be a breathtaking masterpiece that was as efficient as it was beautiful. Notable aspects of this new home construction include:

A Tesla Solar System powers the home, with two Power Walls installed in the detached garage.
The HVAC system is a ducted multi-zone heat pump mini split, controlled entirely via a smartphone app for effortless climate management.
Western Window System’s windows and doors feature triple bi-pass and bi-pass pocket applications for seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
The exterior showcases modern elegance with smooth plaster, a rain screen crafted from Ipe (also known as Brazilian Walnut), and stone cladding.
Railings throughout the home are made of tempered glass, enhancing the open and light-filled design.
A structural steel beam supports the interior staircase, which has wood treads and glass railings that add contemporary warmth.
A pass-through concertina window and counter connect the kitchen to the outdoor deck, which features a BBQ and seating area for family gatherings.
The kitchen includes quartzite countertops, white rift oak cabinetry, and engineered white oak flooring for a cohesive, elegant finish.
Integral planters are built into the architecture, bringing greenery and life into the design.
The step-down living room features a three-sided glass fireplace, providing a stunning focal point and cozy ambiance.
The front pergola, crafted from Ipe wood to match the rain screen, is paired with composite decking in the front and rear for durability and beauty.

Let Us Build Your Next Dream Home

Your dream home deserves a builder with the experience to turn your vision into a breathtaking, meticulously crafted reality. In other words, it deserves the Built by Imbuia tag.

Whether you’re considering new residential construction or a full residential remodel/addition, contact us today via our online form or call 818.783.7808. We can’t wait to make your dreams a reality.