Anaheim Hills Residence Expansion
Single Family Residence - 6,000 SF Expansion with 3-Car Garage in Anaheim Hills, CA designed by licensed architect Mustafa Bdaiwi of MBARCHAA. Comprehensive expansion of existing residence to 6,000 square feet featuring strategic reorientation of spaces to capitalize on southern city views, multi-level design integration, and specialized family accommodation requirements.
- Project type
- Single Family Residence - 6,000 SF Expansion with 3-Car Garage
- City
- Anaheim Hills, CA
- Category
- Residential
- Year
- 2024
- Role
- Principal Architect
- Size
- 6,000 SF
- Living space
- 6,000 SF
Design approach
Strategic expansion approach capitalizing on pre-existing large balcony by relocating it to the west side, creating expansion opportunities while utilizing the existing multi-story condition to advantage. The design leverages the pool level alignment with current garage level for optimal space planning.
Program
Client desired expansion from current residence to 6,000 sq ft with three-car garage. Property features existing swimming pool in northern section with redeveloped vehicle approach on south side. Primary focus on southern city views which influenced the property purchase decision.
Design features
Multi-level design utilizing existing building envelope and shape, vertical articulation building on pre-existing house structure, hierarchical style expression throughout envelope and interior spaces, strategic balcony repositioning for optimal expansion.
Public spaces
High-ceiling kitchen, family room relocated to current garage location, expanded living areas with southern view orientation, multiple balconies for outdoor living
Private spaces
Daughter's room facing pool with accommodation for dogs, first-floor suite for husband's mother, master bedroom with adjacent office accessible from balcony and exterior, en-suite secondary bedrooms at second level
Support spaces
Three-car garage, office space with dual access (balcony and exterior), utility areas integrated with expansion design
Outdoor spaces
Existing swimming pool in northern section, multiple balconies including relocated west-side balcony, southern-facing outdoor areas capitalizing on city views, redeveloped vehicle approach
Structure
Multi-level expansion utilizing existing structural elements, strategic building envelope integration
Systems
High-ceiling kitchen systems, multi-level circulation design, dual-access office configuration
Sustainability
Strategic orientation for southern views and natural light optimization, existing site features integration
Design challenges
Integrating 6,000 SF expansion with existing structure, optimizing southern city views, accommodating diverse family needs including multi-generational living, repositioning major building elements while maintaining site functionality
Services provided
- Architecture
- Planning
- Construction Document Phase
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