MARENGO AVENUE

Location: Pasadena, California | Type: Residential |  Year: 2023

This restored 1921 Craftsman bungalow, designed by architect James Humphreys, exemplifies early 20th-century American residential architecture. The restoration focused on preserving key architectural elements, such as the low-pitched gabled roof, overhanging eaves, and prominent front porch with tapered columns. The original stucco facade and carefully considered landscape enhance the bungalow's authentic character.

Inside, the living room showcases restored coffered ceilings and hardwood floors, with windows that have been meticulously refurbished to maintain their original function and aesthetic. The integration of period-appropriate furnishings and finishes ensures that the interior remains true to the home's historical roots while providing a cohesive spatial experience.

The dining nook, with its built-in seating and period-specific details like wallpaper and stained glass, exemplifies the Craftsman ethos of functional beauty. In the kitchen, historical integrity was preserved through the careful restoration of original cabinetry and fixtures, with modern updates seamlessly integrated. This bungalow’s restoration honors its architectural heritage, maintaining its historical essence while ensuring functionality for contemporary living.

Collaboration With Pasadena Heritage

Two-story house with a gable roof, front porch, and columns. Surrounded by trees and greenery, the house has multiple windows with visible shrubbery in the yard.
Living room with gray sectional sofa, geometric rug, wooden coffee table, window with curtains, wall art, and wooden furniture.
Cozy breakfast nook with a table set for four, featuring a tablecloth, dishware, and mugs. The space has built-in bench seating with cushions, wallpaper, a framed picture, and a decorative light fixture mounted on the wall above the table.
Vintage kitchen with a double sink, cream cabinets, a wooden chair, and a yellow ceiling light fixture. The room has tiled backsplash, a window above the sink, and decorative bowls on the counter.