situated high above the city, the evans residence is a remodel of a mid-century benson + park modern home. the project was framed around taking something ‘modern’ and making it more contemporary. while the idea of indoor/outdoor living is typically taken for granted in southern california, the altitude of the site allowed for an atmospheric connection rather than a connection to the landscape. as the clouds change color and are in constant motion along the coastline, the house and its materials were thought of as a canvas to be manipulated by the sky. the house is neutral while the exterior environment animates the interior spaces.