THE FOOTHILL CHALET
North La Corona
A post-fire rebuild for a young family returning to their street.
- Location
- Altadena, California
- Year
- 2026 · In progress
- Size
- 2,800 sf · 4 bd / 3.5 ba
- Scope
- Full custom rebuild
The design
A Modern Chalet in the Foothills
01
Indoor + Outdoor Design
Two covered decks, a front porch, a rooftop ADU deck, and a primary bedroom balcony.
02
Open 2nd Floor Concept
Top level hosts an open kitchen, dining, and living area with majestic mountain views.
03
Lawn Preservation
Two-story build is designed to allow as much yard space as possible for kids and pets.
04
Coastal Oak Restoration
Oak tree destroyed by the fire restored as dining table, coffee table, and shelving.
"Throughout the process, Alexander was there. He helped with permits, insurance, and worked hand-in-hand with our architect. There's nobody I'd trust more with our vision."
The owners · La Corona
Materials
The palette.
- Exterior
- Hardy Board + Santa Barbara Stucco
- Roof
- Standing-seam zinc
- Windows
- Black aluminum · oversized fixed glazing
- Floors
- Wide-plank white oak
- Counters
- Honed Calacatta · walnut island
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5