A Modern House designed by the architect Tim Campbell, located in Beverly Hills with a particularly Mid-Century style! Keep reading this to discover more about this incredible project!
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The architect Tim Campbell has a particular talent for bringing Mid-Century Modern Houses back to life! With offices in New York and Los Angeles, Tim is best known for designing the restorations.
Located in Beverly Hills, this Modern House was originally designed in 1958 by the Modernist architect Rex Lottery and inspired by the work of Charlotte Perriand, specifically the ski lodge she designed in Les Arcs, France.
“Shortly after it was completed it was purchased by Corinne Calvet, a French actress working in Hollywood at the time. The final owner of the home, before my work began were the surviving sons of Dr. Henry Williams and his wife Francis Williams who’d lived in the house since the early 60’s.”
Tim Campbell at Architectural Digest
Tim Campbell had restored another Rex Lotery home in Beverly Hills in 2016, and the client, an avid collector of American and French mid-century furniture, turned to Campbell to restore the home in a thoughtful and authentic way while factoring in contemporary comforts and lifestyles.
“The largest challenge with any historic home is finding a way to allow the home to function in a manner that makes it relevant by today’s standards.”
Tim Campbell at Architectural Digest
The original living room had a small fireplace which faced into a small sitting room and turned its back away from the primary seating area of the room. The architect moved the fireplace and opened it to the dining room opposite the living room, then added a Dean Martin/Peggy Lee-inspired bar in front of the fireplace.
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Tim admit that were challenges along the way. As the original structure was of historic significance, the design brief was driven by the historic restoration guidelines established by the city. Thus, the challenge was to update the house with the modern conveniences that the contemporary market demands (larger kitchen, artistic space, theater, adequate bathrooms and bedrooms and spa environment in the master suite) while respecting the importance of the original architecture.
The renovation of this Modern House took three years, and the final result is a home that feels deeply rooted in the significant history of Beverly Hills and retains its original identity. The owner’s reaction when he saw his new home was very satisfactory!
“These homes are an immense labour of love. Each one is different and challenging in their own ways. They are like classic cars or an amazing Picasso or Warhol; hard to acquire but easy to love.”
Tim Campbell at Architectural Digest