Three Generations Fit Under One Roof After a Modern Renovation in Southern California

A Los Angeles bungalow keeps its roots while growing to accommodate family.

Soon after purchasing a 1940s home in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, Mohamed Sharif was approached by his new neighbors. "Are you a developer?" they asked, their concern evident. He assured them he was not, and that his family was there to stay. 

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Kelly Vencill Sanchez
Contributing Editor
Dwell's Los Angeles-based contributing editor, Kelly has also written about design and architecture for Architectural Digest, Coastal Living and Luxe.

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