An Architect Couple’s Minimalist Dream House Is Up for Lease in L.A.

Perched in the hills above Silver Lake, the Lee Residence is the personal home of the founding principals of leeMundwiler Architects.
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Location: 1954 N Alvarado St., Los Angeles, California

Price: $9,750 per month

Architect: leeMundwiler Architects, FAIA

Year Built: 2019

Footprint: 2,000 square feet (three bedrooms, three baths)

From the Agent: "Enjoy the best Los Angeles has to offer from this perch high in the Silver Lake hills: pristine, minimalist modern architecture, panoramic downtown views, and easy access to great coffee, wine, and cheese. Designed for the architects’ family, this home manifests the principles for which they are well known: responsiveness to the site, rigorous scale and proportions, celebration of materials, and attention to detail, in a cohesive living work of art."

Steps descend to the main entrance, which opens to spacious living areas.

Steps descend to the main entrance, which opens to spacious living areas.

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The kitchen and living areas shine with polished concrete flooring and bespoke wooden details.

The kitchen and living areas shine with polished concrete flooring and bespoke wooden details.

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Sliding glass doors lead from the kitchen to an outdoor dining area and a large wood deck.

Sliding glass doors lead from the kitchen to an outdoor dining area and a large wood deck.

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Full-height glass doors frame striking views of the surrounding hills and city skyline beyond.

Full-height glass doors frame striking views of the surrounding hills and city skyline beyond.

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Polished concrete walls continue into one of the bathrooms, where circular windows fitted with colorful glass add a playful touch.

Polished concrete walls continue into one of the bathrooms, where circular windows fitted with colorful glass add a playful touch.

A large home office area also awaits on the lower level.

A large home office area also awaits on the lower level.

1954 N Alvarado St. in Los Angeles, California, is currently available for lease $9,750 per month by Brian Linder, AIA, and Rick Grahn with The Value Of Architecture at Compass

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