Medium Plenty Transforms a Southern California Residence into a Multi-Generational Abode
Medium Plenty
The open-plan dining area seamlessly blends between the kitchen and outdoors, where a retractable La Cantina door allows for interior-exterior connections and the flow of fresh air. Above the table is a George Nelson pendant.
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Mariko Reed
Medium Plenty Transforms a Southern California Residence into a Multi-Generational Abode
Medium Plenty
This hallway, covered in chalk paint for doodling and note-taking, opens up to the dining room.
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Mariko Reed
Medium Plenty Transforms a Southern California Residence into a Multi-Generational Abode
Medium Plenty
The primary bedroom’s large window offers views onto the backyard.
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Mariko Reed
Medium Plenty Transforms a Southern California Residence into a Multi-Generational Abode
Medium Plenty
The primary bathroom showcases floor-to-ceiling tiles and a sleek skylight that maximizes natural daylighting.
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Medium Plenty Transforms a Southern California Residence into a Multi-Generational Abode
Medium Plenty
The colorful kids’ bedroom is filled with art and abundant daylight.
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Medium Plenty Transforms a Southern California Residence into a Multi-Generational Abode
Medium Plenty
The dining area of the main home opens up to an elevated wooden deck, part of the communal courtyard that sits between the two volumes and is a perfect area for the family members to gather.
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Mariko Reed
Medium Plenty Transforms a Southern California Residence into a Multi-Generational Abode
Medium Plenty
Once a garage, the ADU serves as a dedicated home with a loft space for the homeowner's mother. According to Krebs,”The space is so small that the varying colors give visual interest and depth to help define the areas as separate.”
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Medium Plenty Transforms a Southern California Residence into a Multi-Generational Abode
Medium Plenty
Medium Plenty transformed the property into a practical, cross-generational home by redesigning the existing garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
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Mariko Reed
Medium Plenty Transforms a Southern California Residence into a Multi-Generational Abode
Medium Plenty
The new design blends warm minimalism with a sophisticated nod to mid-century styles and the aesthetics of modern Japanese homes.
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Medium Plenty Transforms a Southern California Residence into a Multi-Generational Abode
Medium Plenty
View of the rear facade at dusk.
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Medium Plenty Transforms a Southern California Residence into a Multi-Generational Abode
Medium Plenty
With a preserved front façade, dwellers walk into a newly appropriated space flush in natural light from the abundant number of skylights and large windows.
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Mariko Reed
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