What Does an Architect’s Dream Home Look Like?
Tucked away in the quiet hills of Southern California, Zoltan Pali, Founder and Design Principal of SPF:a, alongside his wife and architectural partner Judit Fekete-Pali, had the chance to explore their own ideas for their home.
"Purchased several years ago for its spectacular views and secluded location, the work on turning the Palis’ home into their dream location was slow to start. The original building had been developed in the 1980s, and while the house had been perfect for its previous tenants, it was definitely a bit outdated. It had a unique oblong octagon shape and poorly applied stucco walls, including foam architectural elements such as columns, capitals, and frieze. The structure was not well built and was structurally outdated. Leaks after wet weather had damaged its integrity. Demolishing and starting anew was out of the question as that would have voided all previously obtained entitlements. A significant renovation approach was required..."See the full article here:
What Does an Architect’s Dream Home Look Like?
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