When Charles Gaines and Roxana Landaverde decided to update their Los Angeles home, they wanted more than a fresh coat of paint—they were looking for a statement that would echo the artist’s own visual language.
The Renovation That Turned Heads
The couple enlisted architect Emanuel Hahn to design a façade that would both protect the interior and become a work of art in its own right. Hahn chose perforated metal screens, a material that lets light filter through while creating a rhythmic pattern across the building’s exterior.
Why the Facade Matters
The screens directly reference the grid‑based compositions that have defined Gaines’s career for decades. By translating those abstract lines into a tangible, architectural element, the renovation blurs the line between studio practice and everyday living.
The perforated metal isn’t just a decorative skin; it’s a visual extension of Gaines’s exploration of order, repetition, and perception.
The Bigger Vision
What began as a facade upgrade sparked a larger conversation about how artists can shape their environments. The project has since inspired a series of community workshops and a forthcoming exhibition that examines the intersection of art, architecture, and urban design in Los Angeles.
