In the hills of Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, a mid-century ranch has been reimagined into a mid century inspired home by And And And Studio. Once a modest 1950s residence, And 2001 has been transformed into a retreat that balances sensitivity to heritage with a distinctly contemporary voice. The project retains the spirit of its origins while introducing a design language that is warm, tactile and deeply personal. This mid century inspired home reflects the spirit of design and lifestyle choices that balance heritage and modernity.
The brief called for a complete overhaul of the existing structure. Outdoor living was central to the vision, leading to the creation of a generous kitchen and lounge area that extend daily life into the surrounding landscape. Inside, the home was reorganised to establish a flowing sequence of public and private zones. The vaulted living room forms the heart of the plan, with dining and bar spaces seamlessly connected. Beyond, a primary suite provides a private, zen-like sanctuary, offering contrast to the social openness of the main areas.
Introducing a second storey to a mid century inspired home posed a significant challenge. In response, the new addition was set back from the street-facing facade, allowing the original proportions to remain legible. This sensitive approach preserved the character of the home while opening new spatial opportunities. The tall stair tower connecting the two levels was imagined as both functional element and architectural gesture – a dramatic volume that frames light and movement, introducing moments of curiosity and discovery into everyday life.
Materiality plays a defining role throughout the project. Rather than adhering strictly to mid-century rules, the design team interpreted the era through a contemporary lens. Terrazzo, oak panelling, walnut linoleum, hand-glazed tiles, brass and copper combine to establish a rich, sensual palette. Rojo Alicante stone provides further depth, anchoring the interiors with tactile weight. A refusal to use white as a neutral introduces a striking point of difference – instead, a soft cream with yellow undertones becomes the unifying backdrop, lending each space a subtle, glowing warmth. This mid century inspired home reflects the spirit of design and lifestyle choices that balance heritage and modernity.
Every element of the design works in concert to create a sense of completeness. Custom furnishings echo the architecture, while finishes and tones are layered with restraint. The result is an atmosphere that resists excess yet feels abundant in character. This is a home defined less by ornament than by feeling, where space, light and material are orchestrated into a cohesive whole.
For And And And Studio, design is an act of authorship as much as collaboration. Each project becomes a dialogue between client and designer, where personal stories are woven into the fabric of the architecture. At And 2001, that dialogue produced a home that is at once practical, creative and deeply attuned to its setting.
By revisiting the mid-century ethos without being bound by its limitations, the studio has crafted a residence that feels timeless yet fresh. In its balance of openness and intimacy, richness and restraint, the mid century inspired home captures the enduring spirit of Los Angeles living – a sanctuary shaped by legacy, landscape and connection. #nature#architecture#HouseDesign#ArchitecturalDesign#CreativeDesign#HomeIdeas
I think the character of the home is inspired, relaxed, sensual, effortless, but also from
a design point of view, inspiring and inspired space where you can come home and relax, check
out and be creative.
My name is Annie Ritz.
I'm one of the co-founders of &&& Studio and lead designer on &2001, the project we're sitting in today.
We are in Laurel Canyon, a hilly neighborhood in the middle of Los Angeles, right above West
Hollywood and Hollywood.
So the project brief involved a pretty big overhaul of an existing mid-century ranch home in the
The task was to first create outdoor moments and experiences with an outdoor kitchen and an outdoor
living room, and then to add an addition to the space and reimagine the main public spaces and a
very private, zen-like primary suite.
My name is Daniel Rabin.
I am the co-founder of &&& Studio, and I was the lead architect on &2001.
The house was in a fairly typical state that we see a lot of mid-century houses in Los Angeles, built
in the 50s or 60s, renovated a couple of times throughout the 80s and 90s, but essentially a lot of
the way we approach the project is to kind of take that era and find the way we can approach the
project to amplify some of those mid-century or original ideas from the house.
So as a larger principal in our studio, each project really is unique and the client brings a big
element to it.
We have to create something that feels like home to them, but also bring the design capabilities and
channel what it is they're seeking to show.
We bring that to each project.
So in terms of entry and the procession through the home, you come up a driveway, there's gorgeous
trees that sort of create privacy from the road.
You enter into a little foyer with a bunch of storage.
And then right at the entry, there's the stair tower that takes you up to the addition.
And then you progress through the house and it's organized kind of like an L-shaped and the living
room takes over the big central space with the vaulted ceiling.
There's a dining room and bar.
And then behind all that is the primary suite.
So it's always a very sensitive topic of how do you put a second story on a one story mid-century?
We've come across this countless times.
And so for this project, the second story is really set back from the house.
And there's this really tall, dramatic volume that the kids get to pass through going upstairs.
Those are the kinds of winks and nods that we like to include in our projects that create that
inquisitiveness or questioning or mystery within the project itself.
We have a lot of interest and love for mid-century design, and we bring that love and honor to all of
our projects that are mid-century without being bound to the strict design principles per se.
With that said, we were inspired by the materials, of course, terrazzo, oak paneling, walnut,
linoleum, hand-glazed tiles, brass, copper, red lacquer, and rojo alicante stone.
One of the things we actually adhere to in all of our projects is we never use white.
So the primary neutral color that you see in this project is a really soft cream with yellow
undertones that carries just a glow throughout each space.
My favorite aspect about the project is really the connectedness between all the interior
elements and from the paint color to the furniture to the stone we use throughout the house.
Everything really does work to create this warm, magical feeling in the house.
I think, in part, we think of ourselves as the director and author of any project.
So taking it from start to finish is really important.
And it's also a beautiful experience working with people and learning about them and infusing
that into the project with ourselves.
It's really a meeting of our interests, design-wise, and our work.
So it's an exciting interchange between client and designer.
