Buff And Hensman, the Andrews Residence

Even though architects Buff and Hensman were known for their single-level house designs made of poles and beams, for the Andrews house they choose a townhouse concept instead.
The Andrews asked for privacy, so the architects designed the facade as a wall covered with fired Mexican adobe bricks interrupted by two carports.

The house was as protected in its front side, as it was open and airy on the inside, with large all height windows overlooking the garden and various versatile interior areas. The dining room enjoyed high ceilings, which opened up 20 feet high from the floor.

Designer Sam Maloof choose the interiors based on the primary materials used by the architects: wood paneling and masonry. The clever choice of furniture also assigned dedicated functions to the versatile interior spaces.

The music area and adjacent fireplace created a comfortable and cozy atmosphere in the living, only interrupted by steel columns.

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Photos via Modernism Rediscovered a must have book for all the Modernist architecture enthusiasts.