Screenwriter Jason Micallef does a rewrite on a home in Silver Lake

This torqued window was inspired by Marcel Breuer’s design for the former Whitney Museum.

A wooden staircase leads to the new top level of a newly remodeled home in Silver Lake with views of the reservoir. Don Brier, a friend of owner Jason Micallef, works at his laptop on the dining table.

Another view of the staircase.

The home new top level has an open floor plan that includes kitchen, dining rom and living room. Dan Brier, a friend of owner Jason Micallef, turns the couch into an impromptu work area.

The top level of this newly remodeled home in Silver Lake maximizes views of the reservoir.

A dining area is part of an open floor plan on the top level.

In a guest room, vintage midcentury furniture is mixed with offbeat contemporary touches.

Claus Benjamin Freyinger was one of two architects from the Los Angeles Design Group who designed the remade home.

The redone home is a story taller than its predecessor.

Light pours through the home in Silver Lake.

A soaking tub is accented by geometric tile work.

Gateway to the backyard.

The yard has a pergola made of metal and wood.

This deep walk-in closet is just off the master bedroom.

The deck offers views of the Silver Lake Reservoir.

Rain has an artful means of escape from the roof.

One of the second-story torqued windows inspired by Marcel Breuer’s design for the former Whitney Museum.