Originally constructed in 1968 and designed by O’Neil Ford, this residence stands as a measured expression of regional modernism grounded in craft, proportion, and material clarity. Its horizontal rooflines, patterned wood shutters, and carefully detailed brick walls establish a deliberate sequence of privacy and openness, mediating between house and landscape. In approaching the recent renovation, FPC acted as stewards of Ford’s work, seeking to preserve the discipline of the original design while making precise adjustments to support contemporary life.
Completed in 2023, the renovation introduced a new entry and foyer, selective interior updates, expanded landscaping and fencing, and enhanced outdoor living spaces. A standing seam metal roof replaced the original cedar shingles, maintaining the home’s low, horizontal profile while improving long term performance. The revised entry sequence creates a layered transition from street to interior. Marine brass screens are set within a fountain wall, shaping a nonlinear path to a glass pivot door and new foyer glazing. The screens draw from the geometry of the original chevron pattern shutters, and new open brick privacy walls match the existing palette while reinterpreting its patterns with restraint.
A new carport and terrace extend the house without altering its underlying order. Low rooflines and strong horizontal planes reinforce the midcentury vocabulary, while a linear skylight aligns with the axis of the guest wing across the pool, clarifying the project’s geometry. Outdoor gathering areas are defined by open brick walls suspended on elevated concrete benches integrated with structural columns, creating shaded, usable space. The addition of an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, EV charging, and updated fixtures improves comfort and durability without shifting the architectural intent. The work is disciplined and incremental, allowing Ford’s original design to remain legible while ensuring its continued relevance.