An example of how old architecture is not obsolete architecture; of how Los Angeles is a crock pot of many eras coexisting. Architecture evolves, but never forgets what it once was, and so does this building. The original layout for Welland was a tight, 1980s two bedroom, one bath, single family home in the shape of a “U”. Studio BarnHaus found it natural that this building wanted to be more of a square. Instead of having a central patio, the master bedroom addition would become the central back end of the project, allowing for 180 degrees of views in the master suite to the generous backyard space. The kitchen was opened up and the dining space was absorbed into the living to provide a more open floor plan scheme to the public side of the project, while maintaining the tight floor plan for the private bedrooms. While the interior was modernized to clean up the space after aging, the beautiful brick facade and spanish roof tile remained untouched. Instead of completely demolishing the project, the building was instead opened up to provide space for bigger families, while appreciating the beauties of the original design and maintaining them.