PaysonDenney Architects

Shown below are a handful of the several hundred projects completed by PaysonDenney Architects in the Southern California area.

Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles

Sherman Canal, Venice

Designed in the Craftsman Style, this new house is located on the canals of Venice Beach, California. Built for a couple, it features a Music Editing Studio, Guest Suite, Family Room, enclosed Porch and Garage on the ground level. The Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and Master Suite are on the second floor, taking advantage of the views, light and breezes. The Kitchen opens onto a large deck overlooking the canal, while the Master Suite opens into a private deck at the rear of the house.

View from Sherman Canal

Second Story Deck

Kitchen

Living Room

Living Room Fireplace

Family Room/Enclosed Porch

Master Bedroom and Deck

Master Bath

Stair Hall

Third Street, Santa Monica

The Fuller/Kelly House is a new residence built in a contemporary style with a nod to the 'Case Study Houses' of 1950's Los Angeles. The west-facing hillside site provides commanding views of the Pacific Ocean. To take full advantage of this, the main living spaces- Living Room and Balcony, Dining Room, Kitchen and Family Room- are on the second level, with bedrooms below. The first floor Master Suite opens onto a large Deck, with a secluded area for the Master Bath's indoor-outdoor tub. From the second level Living Room Balcony, a built-in ladder leads to a Roof Deck which also houses solar cells which provide for the full electrical needs of the home.

Entrance

Stair

Living Room

Master Bath

Deck

Balcony

West Facade

Photos by Art Grey

Crestmoore Place, Venice

The needs of a growing family led to the remodel/addition of this classic one-story Venice Craftsman bungalow. Preserving the integrity of the existing house, the two-story addition adds much needed space as well as opening the house to the backyard. The end result is a home with an open Living-Dining Room, a large eat-in Kitchen, Family Room, two Bedrooms, Bath and Laundry Room on the first floor. A central Stair Hall links the old and new parts of the house, with a large skylight and windows that bring light into the first story. The second floor contains a Master Bedroom, Bathroom, Home Office, Large Balcony and a Reading Nook.

Street View

Front Porch

Living Room/Dining Room

Kitchen

Kitchen/Family Room

Family Room/Kitchen

Rear Elevation

Stairs

Stairwell

Hall

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Vantage Avenue, Studio City

The owners of this one-story postwar bungalow wanted to open the house to their large backyard as well as add a second floor Master Suite. A "floating stair" in the middle of the house allows for front-door to backyard views, provides access to the new second floor, and allows much light to reach the previously dark center of the house. The new Patio, outdoor Kitchen and Dining area, as well as the large Balcony off the Master Bedroom provide substantial additional living space.

Stair

Living Room/Stair

Rear Elevation

Patio

Stair Detail

Stairwell

Family Room

Stairwell

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Gate Detail

Patio Detail

Superba Avenue, Venice

What started as a second story addition to a Craftsman Bungalow became a completely new house as the original structure could not be salvaged. The original facade of the 1910 cottage was restored and a new two-story house built behind it.

Street View

Living Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Kitchen/Dining Room

Hall

Master Bath

Burgen Street, Cheviot Hills

A contemporary addition and remodel transformed this small one-story postwar house into a comfortable home for a growing family. A large Kitchen and Family Room were added, as well as a second floor Study. The existing house was remodeled to provide a dramatic Entry, Living and Dining Rooms, large Master suite, children's wing, Guest Suite, and Laundry/Pantry.

Living Room

Dining Room

Master Bath