Living in light

ARCHITECT:  Analog Architecture and Design

PHOTOGRAPHER: Rafeal Soldi 

FEATURED IN: Sunset Magazine

CHALLENGE

When longtime clients in Hawthorne Hills reached back out, their growing family was cramped by the small footprint of their 1940s home. Years earlier, we had increased the head height and lowered the  garage slab for better access to an existing garage; now, they were ready to reimagine their home completely. The goal was to create an open, connected home that could grow with them. Because of the site and design, we retained the existing foundation but rebuilt the home from the ground up—preserving the family’s roots in the neighborhood they loved.

SOLUTION

We introduced the client to Analog Architecture to create a design that celebrates light and connection. The open-plan main floor flows naturally toward the outdoors, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that frame the yard and invite sunlight deep into the home. Upstairs, four bedrooms and two baths meet the needs of a busy family, while the lower level was built with future flexibility in mind—complete with its own kitchen, laundry, and entry for multigenerational living or rental use. Our team’s craftsmanship shines in the details: seamless floor-to-ceiling oak paneling, precision framing, and a rhythm of light that moves through every space.

OUTCOME

The result is a home that feels both modern and deeply homey—bright, warm, and grounded in craft. The lightwell and central staircase fill the heart of the house with daylight, creating a natural flow from morning to evening. Built with care, collaboration, and an eye for every detail, this project is proof that a well-crafted home can be both timeless and luminous.