ARCHEMY.LA Asia Zdziarska, AIA, NCARB 323-989-2724 yo@archemy.la archemy.la @archemy.LA
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If you didn’t know any better, it would be hard to
KNOW ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS.
imagine that this bright, light-filled, spacious and
It’s our ability to step into our clients’ shoes
contemporary home was a tired, small beach
that gives us an edge. That, and the fact that
bungalow just two years ago. The process of
we design our projects and then we get to
transformation involved chopping off the exist-
build them. We are there from the very begin-
ing gabled roof and adding a third story that
ning to the very end, helping our clients navi-
now has vistas of the ocean from the kitchen,
gate their way through the whole design and
living room and roof deck. The strategic use of
construction process.
windows, colors and textures and the maxim of
I am an architect, and we have a great team of
a place for everything and everything in its place
architects, builders, subcontractors and clients.
make the home feel considerably larger than its
It’s very important to work with like-minded
modest 1,892 square feet.
people because when you embark on the journey
The two large metal barn doors—the heroes of this story—are visible on the exterior southwest corner and tuck away out of sight when viewed
of building a home together, you commit to each other for a long time. And we pride ourselves on being a woman-
from the dining room to create an alfresco
owned and operated business. We feel this
experience. A kitchen island on castor wheels
gives us an edge and insight. Women are great
can be moved aside to make space for morning
project managers—ideal candidates for the
yoga. The vibrant red outdoor roof deck with an
construction industry.
designed rear yard extend the indoor spaces
HOW DO YOU KEEP A MINIMALIST
to the outdoors. The home is playful in its use
APPROACH FROM BEING BORING?
of color and pattern, using repetitive geometric
A successfully designed minimalist space is
shapes throughout.
one where you get to clear your mind but have
There isn’t a space in the entire home that
enough visual interest to titillate your senses at
hasn’t been thoughtfully considered … and it
the same time. People often feel compelled to
shows. Why would you want to go anywhere
add more, but taking away from the clutter cre-
when you can just stay home? Aaaaaah!
ates opportunities and allows one to play with natural light, color, shape, texture and contrast.
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SOUTHBAY HOME II 2021
PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHED BY IVAN FEIGN & RICHARD HAMMOND
amazing ocean view and a small but thoughtfully