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Architect Fredrik Nilsson and author Keshni Kashyap blend Scandinavian modernism with a measure of Indian style to create a thoroughly L.A. home.
When he first arrived in Los Angeles to study architecture at SCI-Arc, Fredrik Nilsson had every intention of returning to his native Sweden once he’d earned his degree. Having lived in L.A. for the 20-odd years since, he’s become a devoted Angeleno. "I love it here," he says.
Accordingly, there was no question where Fredrik, head of Studio Nilsson, and his wife, TV writer and author Keshni Kashyap, would look when they decided to buy a home.
Raw, oiled cedar cladding that will age over time gives the home a warm, textured appearance. The shoestring acacia (at left) provides privacy but still allows for filtered light.
Caitlin Atkinson
They were renting in Echo Park and had a baby on the way when they decided to put down more permanent roots. They’d only found pricey homes that had already been flipped when they drove past a dilapidated cottage for sale on a tiny lot not far from their rental. "It was an odd little property, but it was on a little hillock with incredible views," Fredrik recalls.
Fredrik designed a rooftop deck that offers 360-degree views. To the east is Dodger Stadium, and to the southeast is the Downtown L.A. skyline.
Caitlin Atkinson
They saw it as an opportunity to build a home from scratch—but at just under 2,500 square feet, the sloping lot would require some ingenuity. Fortunately, Fredrik, who had experience designing multifamily properties, believed he had the right formula for the site’s limitations.
In the living area, a BoConcept sectional is joined by a Yngve Ekström lounge chair and ottoman and an Eames LCW chair. The couple found the vintage Danish coffee table at a flea market, while the traditional Indian stools were purchased for their wedding. Whitewashed poplar clads the far wall.
Caitlin Atkinson
See the full story on Dwell.com: In Echo Park, an "Odd Little Property" Turns Into an "Urban Tree House"
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By: Kelly Vencill Sanchez
Title: In Echo Park, an "Odd Little Property" Turns Into an "Urban Tree House"
Sourced From: www.dwell.com/article/grafton-house-studio-nilsson-los-angeles-echo-park-ee3fddfa
Published Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:24 GMT
