2638 Ivan Hill, Silver Lake, CA 90039

The William H. Thomas House(1946-47), is one of only two known examples of Alvin Lustig's work in residential architecture. Rediscovered and restored after being lost to history for decades, it serves as both a testament to the ideals of postwar California modernism and a timeless space for everyday living. Northern exposure sends filtered daylight through floor-to-ceiling windows and illuminates a sweeping view of the foothills. A series of subtle elevation changes differentiates the rear of the house and separates a pair of bedrooms from the more public spaces. The bathrooms feature custom Lustig tiles and immaculately restored period fixtures, while the kitchen, partially open to the dining and living areas, is a seamless blend of vintage charm and contemporary updates. A third bedroom (or den), inset into the patio, opens up through a corner window interrupted only with thin silver mullions under the overarching trellis. Each space holds a different, carefully framed relationship to the environment. Several outdoor areas — a large deck over the garage, a sunny flagstone patio, a rear concrete run and a pair of elevated terraces — provide ample room for outdoor entertaining. A nearly 300-square-foot home office is located on the lower level. Mature shade trees and new landscaping complete the picture.