Frances Anderton

Frances Anderton

architecture critic and author

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Houses slated for demolition in LA are being relocated to Altadena by residents who lost their homes to the Eaton Fire and yearn to bring back historical character.

To treat Altadena burn scar, this couple grafts a house

Houses slated for demolition in LA are being relocated to Altadena by residents who lost their homes to the Eaton Fire and yearn to bring back historical character.

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After the January firestorms tore through Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, what does rebuilding look like when some people want density while others want safety?

Density or safety? Dilemma of rebuilding homes in fire zones

After the January firestorms tore through Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, what does rebuilding look like when some people want density while others want safety?

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Nothing says “Los Angeles lifestyle” quite like a house in the hills. For one couple, the appeal is enough to make rebuilding a certainty in spite of the fire risk.

Altadena couple plans to rebuild in danger zone with no reservations

Nothing says “Los Angeles lifestyle” quite like a house in the hills. For one couple, the appeal is enough to make rebuilding a certainty in spite of the fire risk.

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