JAMES V. COANE & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS

Italian Revival Residence in Pasadena

On large flat rectangular lot on one of Pasadena's most historically significant streets, this project involved both the loving historic restoration of a classic Italian Revival residence of approximately 4,500 square feet, simultaneously expanding the house to almost 8,000 square feet, while also adding a pool, a large cabana building, a new garage, and a new basement under much of the house all as completely new site layout.  The characteristic details of the original house such as arches, smooth stucco, pre-cast concrete, wrought iron, and clay tile hipped roofs were extended throughout our new work, while the entire interior was modified to maintain all of the historic essence of the building, in effect creating a much more open and light filled interior.

Barrel vaults, groin vaults, clipped ceilings, and beamed and paneled ceilings help modulate and define the many different volumes within.  Detailed cabinetry and millwork honor the historic roots of the property.  Wide plank floors and a neutral color palette of whites, grays, and tans give a relaxed and casual elegance to the interiors.  And lightly industrial fixtures, details, furnishings, and objects bring a modern edge throughout.

Transitional Residence in Toluka Lake

Located in the semi-private enclave of Los Angeles known as Toluca Lake, this Transitional Residence is comprised of Traditional varied massing with Modern materials and detailing.  A standing seam metal roof with limestone, stucco, and glass walls are the primary exterior materials, while wood, plaster, and glass are the interior materials.  A sense of openness with spatial and material variety runs throughout the Main House and Guest House.

Transitional Residence in Toluca Lake

Cape Cod Residence in Pasadena

On a lushly landscaped and gently sloping lot in Pasadena's Oak Knoll District, this new house of approximately 7,000 square feet gently cascades down its hill to open up to a large backyard for entertaining with a pool and generous cabana/trellis/outdoor kitchen area.  The owner requested a "house filled with light," so we took every opportunity to admit comfortable amounts of natural light into this traditional architectural style with elliptical eyebrow dormers, shed dormers, circular dormers, transom windows, and a large skylight.  Classic Cape Cod exterior materials of shingles, stacked stone, detailed moldings and trims, corbelled gables, intricately patterned wood framed and leaded windows, and a combination of shingled and copper roofs were employed.

The interior spaces use plaster, detailed wood paneling, bead-board siding, beams, corbels, and trusses to add texture and emphasis to the many vaulted and shaped ceilings throughout the main house.  Wide plank floors and a neutral color palette of whites, grays, and tans give a relaxed and casual elegance to the interiors.  And mostly monochromatic color schemes of gray and white marbles, tiles, mosaic tiles, and fabrics add peaceful and serene qualities to the light filled animated spaces.


Mid Century Modern Residence in Pasadena, CA

This Mid Century Modern Residence is located on a very quiet cul de sac in an old Pasadena neighborhood. We made sure to design fewer interior walls and include large amounts of glass which was all articulated in a classic courtyard plan. The making of this house is a continuation of the classic Mid Century Modern vocabulary which was established by the Case Study Houses and the work of residential architects like Neutra, Schindler, Soriano, and Ellwood in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. The plan of the home is very open and inviting. An exterior covered balcony on the roof of the living room provide a place to be in the shade and view the entire property from above. Inside the home, materials used were flush walnut cabinetry, glass tiles, venetian plaster, wood and marble floors, exposed concrete, and satin nickel fixtures which help provide a cool and calming feel on the interior.


Mid Century Modern Residence in Pasadena

Renovations and Additions to a Historic Tudor Estate in Pasadena

﻿For a client we had previously designed 3 projects for, in refurbishing, repairing, and seamlessly expanding upon this hidden Tudor Estate in Pasadena, we took all of our design cues from the best of what was already there. Hipped slate roofs, shed dormers, black steel windows, smooth stucco, pointed arches, and meticulous finish carpentry are used throughout the new additions, as it originally was in the 1920's. In many cases, salvageable elements like windows, doors, hardware, and other architectural details were saved from areas demolished and then re-used in the new portions of the residence. Along with the additional bedrooms and other new living spaces created, the existing kitchen and bathrooms were all reimagined and modernized with the latest and historically appropriate appliances and materials. The new exterior dining patio, surrounded by pointed stucco arches, offers a serene afternoon gathering spot looking out over the sun setting over Pasadena's arroyo.

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