A Long Beach modern restoration

Ted and Kelly Hyman’s restored and revived home in Long Beach.

Edward Killingsworth is one of Southern California’s most celebrated architects, known for his Post-and-Beam-style, Mid-Century Modern masterpieces.

Architect Ted and Kelly Hyman in their restored and revived home in Long Beach.

After renovation was finally complete, the Hymans invited Laura Killingsworth, the designer’s widow, for a visit.

Built in the late 1950s as a model residence for the Marina Tower, a 12-story oceanfront condo building, this house was meant to be knocked down 18 months later once construction on the building started.

The Hymans made sure even the knobs on the living room console —the fruits of Ted’s 20-some-hour online research— matched the design of the home.

Ted and Kelly Hyman’s historically accurate restoration of the Marina Tower model apartment designed by Edward Killingsworth.

The few minor departures from Edward Killingsworth’s plan were in the spirit of his work, like a window added in the bedroom to bring in more light.

Back yard of the Marina Tower model apartment, restored.

Ted and Kelly Hyman restored their Long Beach home together, in absolute consensus. “Every time we came to an impasse on what to do, we didn’t move forward until we came to an agreement,” says Kelly.

For Ted and Kelly Hyman, restoring their mid-century modern home was a test of their partnership. “With a project like this,” says Ted “you either get divorced or it strengthens your relationship.”

Ted and Kelly Hyman cleaned and painted, planted new bamboo out back, and plotted and researched to make sure any renovations would match the house’s original design.