All new concrete, new cement tile, new doors, windows, stucco. New everything!

Street view showing entry for duplex structure at 6000-6002 Barton Avenue.

Front porch showing new Marvin Ultimate push out casement windows, new exterior light fixtures and doors. Cement tile from Granada.

Completed project showing skylights added in areas of vaulted ceilings.

Wire mesh fencing installed at street perimeter and in rear yard enclosures.

Street view showing newly planted drought tolerant parkway. Landscape architecture by Segal Shuart: http://www.segalshuart.com/

Looking south on El Centro. Olive and Crape Myrtle trees create privacy for street facing bedrooms.

Courtyard space showing board formed planter and fire pit area.

Decomposed granite saves water in seating areas.

Fence hung planters make good eating.

921 North El Centro Avenue is a standalone two bedroom house with no shared walls and abundant privacy.

48" box multi trunk olives and Cara Cara oranges screen the corner property.

Existing camphor trees are strengthened by responsible pruning and irrigation for new desert plants.

Rear property corner showing alley garage access and stepped up perimeter fence. Stairs leads to 917 North El Centro Avenue.

Panorama showing elevation at North El Centro Avenue.

Party time.

Two level composite to show all five units in a single view. 917 North El Centro is a level up over ground floor garage.

Main rooms in Barton Avenue have vaulted ceilings and large Velux skylights.

All units are two bedrooms, creating maximum flexibility for different occupancy scenarios.

There are almost 50 brand new, over sized casement windows and French doors in this five unit project. That's ten windows or 20 lights a unit!

Barton Avenue units have dropped ceilings to house central air conditioning and tankless hot water heaters.

Rooms are compact though crisp and bright.

Basic cabinetry from IKEA with Caesarstone counters and fixtures by Kohler.

Master bedrooms in Barton Avenue units feature vaulted ceilings and skylights.

Each Barton Avenue hallway features two skylights and significant volume.

Bathrooms located at the center of the house are provided with natural light via vaulted ceilings and skylights. Kohler fixtures and integral color porcelain tile.

Custom plantation shutters allow for complete privacy despite significant exterior transparency.

Kitchens are compact at 90" though provide adequate space to cook or entertain in attached dining areas.

A garage door was added for gallery type retail. Glass components of the facade open commercial spaces to pedestrian traffic.

Originally two apartments over a store, Van Alst Studios now features two commercial units in addition to its original residential capacity.

Outdoor area available to second level apartment. Reinforcing of the roof structure allowed for cement paving on pedestals and a vegetated green roof. New skylights.

Extra area is given to the commercial area of this project by the built out rear ground level. This additional built space also makes for an elevated backyard.

Slate and oak floors compliment butcher block and soapstone counter tops.

Working wood burning stoves bring an additional touch of the outdoors to this transitional space.

A second bedroom is created here by clerestory windows lighting an interior alcove.

A second wood burning stove delivers the country to a city apartment.

A second hallway was required by the Department of Buildings to provide access for rear commercial tenants. And fire sprinklers.

A shared vestibule gives commercial tenants access to storage as well as two ADA compliant bathrooms. Skylights provide natural light.

A nearly 400 square foot opening was created at the rear commercial ground level. New stairs at the back of the property allow internal access to the lower portion of this space.

Exposed stainless ducts and Lightolier gimbal lights contribute to an industrial feel.

A new stair provides convenient access to the basement and activates leaseable area.

Salvaged floors from the early 20th century introduce a rich patina from the building's days as a machine shop.

Natural light floods basement spaces from skylights and two levels of large windows facing an adjacent garden.

Galvanized steel mesh provides a code compliant solution within the creative office palette.

A gallery feel is accentuated by lighting, duct work and exposed century old brick.

The current tenant for both commercial spaces is the Oracle Club, a co-working space for artists and writers.

A large overhead door at the front building facade allows for convertible retail space and a connection to the landmark fire station across the avenue.

Further tenant improvements can include restoration of the twin front fireplaces active in apartments above.

The Oracle Club and its proprietors have been recognized in the New York Times, Bomb, Vogue, New York Magazine, Lonny and more. Further information available at www.theoracleclub.com.

Vaulted ceiling expose roof joists and track lighting.

Custom cabinetry and renovation design by Erik Tietz at Tietz-Baccon: http://www.tietz-baccon.com/