https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2595 en-us 1504-shulman-home-and-studio-raphael-soriano-lorcan-o-herlihy-architects.asp Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8826-shulman-home-studio-by-raphael-soriano-and-lorcan-oherlihy-architects While corrugated steel sheathes the house’s entry side, its private faces are enclosed in sliding-glass panels. The two screened-in patios were added sometime after the home’s original con Shulman Home & StudioRaphael Soriano/Lorcan O'Herlihy ArchitectsLos AngelesWhile corrugated steel sheathes the house’s entry side, its private faces are enclosed in sliding-glass panels. The two screened-in patios were added sometime after the home’s original construction. LOHA restored them, using more advanced and durable materials.Photo © Iwan Baan The recent landscape design is by Mia Lehrer+Associates. Shulman Home & StudioRaphael Soriano/Lorcan O'Herlihy ArchitectsLos AngelesThe recent landscape design is by Mia Lehrer+Associates.Photo © Iwan Baan The midcentury grounds, later overgrown by the owner’s “jungle,” were created by Garrett Eckbo. Shulman Home & StudioRaphael Soriano/Lorcan O'Herlihy ArchitectsLos AngelesThe midcentury grounds, later overgrown by the owner’s “jungle,” were created by Garrett Eckbo.Photo © Iwan Baan The original living room, with built-ins by Soriano and cork floor tile that extends in from the entry zone. Shulman Home & StudioRaphael Soriano/Lorcan O'Herlihy ArchitectsLos AngelesThe original living room, with built-ins by Soriano and cork floor tile that extends in from the entry zone.Photo © Iwan Baan Rather than refurbish Soriano’s fir built-ins, LOHA reinterpreted and redesigned them. Shulman’s carpeting is gone, exposing existing concrete floors, now resurfaced to a silky finish. Shulman Home & StudioRaphael Soriano/Lorcan O'Herlihy ArchitectsLos AngelesRather than refurbish Soriano’s fir built-ins, LOHA reinterpreted and redesigned them. Shulman’s carpeting is gone, exposing existing concrete floors, now resurfaced to a silky finish.Photo © Iwan Baan The studio, which now includes work and guest quarters, offers views down the walkway that threads in and out of the 'screen boxes.' Shulman Home & StudioRaphael Soriano/Lorcan O'Herlihy ArchitectsLos AngelesThe studio, which now includes work and guest quarters, offers views down the walkway that threads in and out of the 'screen boxes.'Photo © Iwan Baan One of the 'screen boxes.' Shulman Home & StudioRaphael Soriano/Lorcan O'Herlihy ArchitectsLos AngelesOne of the 'screen boxes.'Photo © Iwan Baan LOHA’s new built-ins, as between the kitchen and living-dining areas, accommodate heating-cooling units. Shulman Home & StudioRaphael Soriano/Lorcan O'Herlihy ArchitectsLos AngelesLOHA’s new built-ins, as between the kitchen and living-dining areas, accommodate heating-cooling units.Photo © Iwan Baan Shulman Home & Studio Shulman Home & StudioRaphael Soriano/Lorcan O'Herlihy ArchitectsLos AngelesImage courtesy Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects