Tracy A. Stone Architect

Fascinating article about using whole trees for structural members (rather than milling them into precise building shapes). Apparently, “When you leave a tree unmilled and with the outer fibers intact, it is 50 percent stronger than sawed timber with the same cross-sectional properties,”

WholeTrees Brings Structural Round Timber to the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire - Metropolis WholeTrees Brings Structural Round Timber to the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire

FSY Architects and Tracy A Stone Architect are co-hosting an AIA|LA breakfast with CD13 Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez on November 2. Join us to discuss issues of importance to our district and the city at large. There is still time to register.

Breakfast w/ Hugo Soto-Martinez – Councilmember, City of Los Angeles, District #13 Taking the power of design and architecture to people in every corner of Los Angeles.

I absolutely love this idea of biodegradable fireworks.....https://metropolismag.com/products/spark-biodegradable-fireworks-alternative/

Please join Barbara Flammang, Magdalena Glen-Schieneman and me as we host a roundtable discussion on Transitions: Ready to Step Back or Transition Out at this year’s Symposium! I think this will be an informative, inspiring, and essential discussion.
Join AWA+D and AWAF on Saturday, June 10th for the 2023 Symposium. This day-long event at the historic Herald Examiner Building in Downtown LA features speakers, round table discussions, networking, and recognition all centered on women in the design professions.
This year’s What's Next theme explores the individual and collective experiences of navigating transitions in an era of change. Personally, professionally, and collectively the day will explore the crossing points and elegant solutions for daunting choices and tantalizing potentials for change.

For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/3NZutht

In case you missed the "live" virtual talk on the Keeler Residence moderated by Tracy with Anne Keeler, Shelly Kappe and Finn Kappe, you can watch the video on the AWA+D youtube page:

Virtual Panel Discussion on the Keeler Residence designed by Ray Kappe A virtual panel discussion about the Keeler Residence, designed by Ray Kappe, with Owner/Client Anne Keeler, Finn Kappe, and Shelly Kappe. Join us as we expl...

Tracy will be moderating a virtual discussion on April 26th, offering a behind the scenes view of the creation of a modern masterpiece - the Keeler Residence by Ray Kappe. Join the AWA+D to hear Anne Keeler (original / current owner) share stories with Shelly Kappe and Finn Kappe. https://www.awaplusd.org/events-listing #!event/2023/4/26/virtual-panel-discussion-on-the-keeler-house-designed-by-ray-kappe

The talk will be followed by a tour of the house on April 29th...but tickets are VERY limited!!!!

We are officially back in the office and ready for another year of projects, permits, and sweet fun with the city of LA. We leave you with this snowscape while our “winter” (just rain) storm continues on ❄️☔️

We were so happy to host a set of extremely talented artists last night for the . Shoutout to these amazing women for creating this rich visual feast: Erica Goebel, and ._.berndt

It’s all happening this weekend!! Alongside resident surfboard maker , we are hosting five artists this year for the Frogtown Artwalk.
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Be sure to join us in the courtyard for food and wine by and .wines
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Saturday, September 24th 3-10PM
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All together the 13th Frogtown Artwalk will feature more than 60 artists in 32 venues stretching from Fletcher Dr. to the new Taylor Yard Bridge.
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Link in bio to learn about how to visit the Artwalk + a list of all the venues, schedule, and general information. The Frogtown Artwalk is run by the Elysian Valley Arts Collective 🎨

A few iPhone shots from the Goetschel House open house yesterday. Ray designed this in 1955 and it was lovingly restored by 🤍

More good news on the algae front......"A whopping 2 gigatons of carbon dioxide would no longer be pumped into the atmosphere each year and more than 250 million additional tons of carbon dioxide would be pulled out of the atmosphere and stored in these materials if all cement-based construction worldwide were replaced with biogenic limestone cement."
https://scitechdaily.com/future-cities-could-be-built-out-of-algae-produced-material/?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022_07_26_Architect_Final

Future Cities Could Be Built Out of Algae-Produced Material How scientists hope to use algae-grown limestone to build cities The burning of limestone from quarries contributes significantly to the 7% of the yearly greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of cement worldwide. A research team headed by the University of Colorado in Boulder has discover

We got some cool aerial photos from for one our upcoming projects together! This little mid-century gem was originally designed by Robert F. Boyle, an award winning production designer who lived in it with his family. The house has remained mostly untouched, which is exciting for us but it’s definitely in need of some TLC. We will be working with the new owners to restore and modernize the home to its former glory. Disclaimer: these photos are “pre-“ everything (pre-brush clearing, pre-new siding, etc.) The team will working on restoring the hillside and making it functional. Even with the overgrown trees, the butterfly roof holds it own next to its mega mansion neighbor. (📸: on the drone)

We are proud to be a sponsor of ’s 2022 Symposium on June 11-12 and to be part of the that makes our profession great. Link in bio to register and for more information.
To learn more about the stellar lineup of speakers and tours offered during this year event, visit awaplusd.org

We are a proud sponsor of AWA+D:Los Angeles in their centennial year! Check out our prior post for info on the upcoming design symposium. Register now for tickets to this exciting event.

Tracy A Stone Architect is proud to sponsor ’s 2022 Symposium on Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12. This two-day event held during the organization’s year will feature a lineup of inspirational women from across the industry, and a celebration of the that makes transformation in the profession possible.

Learn more about Saturday’s speaker lineup and Sunday’s tour through one of Culver City’s most exciting new mixed-use projects at https://bit.ly/3aiHm4l.

Realized we have so many photos of our Covina Hillside project that we haven’t shared. A skylight over the stairwell was used to create a beam of light that would cascade down the stairs into the lower level throughout the day. 📸:

Sometimes the drywall phase can feel so peaceful. Excited to share tile and flooring updates at Blue Betty, our project.

Happy to introduce our new project Arroyo, a 9-unit multi-family development. Prioritizing well-being for tenants, Arroyo has an open air corridor that acts as a shared atrium allowing for more natural light and some greenery 🌿

If you didn’t know, sometimes we write little blog posts. And sometimes we write about the confusing process of getting projects permitted in Los Angeles. If your brain ever looks like this 🌀 after navigating any city website, then our latest post is for you. Link in bio for our blog on how to make the permitting process go smooth + some other helpful information.

Horizon House emphasizes its horizontal planes as the name suggests. The upper floor sprawls out onto the outdoor deck, acting as an extension for the main living and kitchen space. When thinking about this upper space, we wanted any future residents to be able to take advantage of their outside time. That’s the whole reason for living in Malibu right? Therefore the deck is big enough to watch the sunset with your 12 closest friends, or you can keep it to yourself and do yoga with your dog.

Horizon House uses closely spaced columns and beams to create a trellis, which filters sun onto the large upper deck. To accommodate the steep slope, the back deck is cantilevered around the lap pool.

Our second project was designed as the counterpart to its neighbor. This is Horizon House whose form follows the horizon in the distance ☀️

Vertical House blending in with its surroundings ⛰

Calm mornings at Vertical House

Who doesn’t love a minimal floor plan graphic? The unique shape of the pool and spa follow the buildable area of the natural grade. Not pictured is the garage/basement level.

An interior look at Vertical House. Due to the steep hillside, the main living space naturally steps with the grade. The stepped floor creates a nice separation for the living and dining space while maintaining openness and optimizing the view at the back of the house.

Preview of one of two projects coming to Malibu | Perched in Las Flores Canyon and overlooking the ocean, meet the Vertical House. One feature we love is the shallow “cocktail pool” for unwinding and entertaining on hot summer days.

We've been doing a lot of thinking about the new State Law and how it may, or may not, be a part of the housing crisis solution. Check out our blog to find out whether your lot (or your neighbor's lot) can use this new ordinance to build up to 4 housing units on a single-family zoned lot.
http://www.tracystonearchitect.com/2022/01/19/senate-bill-sb9/

A 3D printed house in Austin....and it is really beautiful. Although, the printed walls seem like a very small part of the overall construction. Would be interesting to know how much they impacted the overall budget.
https://www.dwell.com/article/house-zero-3d-printed-home-icon-lake-flato-architects-35ade2ca

House Zero by Icon and Lake|Flato Architects Icon’s House Zero has a low-waste, biophilic design by Lake|Flato that riffs on the form of classic ranch homes.

Flashback Friday to show you one of Tracy’s watercolor renderings from when she was in grad school. She says she doesn’t remember the project exactly but it had to with “activating the downtown in front of the capital.” Either way we thought everyone would appreciate some old school hand rendering.