Harold B. Zook Mid-Century Home (1950) | Pasadena Architecture Tour
Harold B. Zook | Pasadena Residence, 1950
95 Tustin Road
Pasadena, California
Originally designed in 1950 by Harold B. Zook, this Pasadena residence was carefully reimagined through a collaborative renovation led by homeowner Mandy Moore, architect Emily Farnham, interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, and landscape architects Terremoto.
Zook, who worked with Albert Frey before establishing his own practice in Pasadena, designed the house around a clear set of architectural ideas: stepped soffits, running bond brick, low horizontal proportions, and a strong relationship between interior and landscape.
The recent renovation preserves those defining elements while introducing a contemporary material language that feels consistent with the original architecture. The design team approached the project with a simple question: what might Zook design today?
That idea shaped the renovation from the beginning. Rather than treating the house as a period piece, the team focused on preserving its architectural intent while improving performance, comfort, and material quality. Original elements remain legible throughout, while new interventions are deliberately restrained.
White terrazzo flooring with radiant heat extends through the principal spaces. Fleetwood sliding glass doors reinforce the relationship between interior and exterior, while double-insulated glazing improves efficiency without compromising the transparency of the original design. Marble countertops, Heath ceramic tile, and custom millwork introduce a refined contemporary layer, while the original pool remains central to the composition of the site.
Outside, Terremoto’s landscape design strengthens the relationship between architecture and garden through updated hardscape, drought-conscious planting, and a more deliberate connection across the expansive property. The result is a strong example of how Mid-Century Modern architecture can evolve without losing its identity.
Featured in Architectural Digest, the house demonstrates that preservation does not necessarily mean freezing a building in time. Done carefully, renovation can allow the original architecture to remain clear while extending its life for another generation.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Pasadena Residence
Harold B. Zook, Architect
1950
Remodel
2017
Owner
Mandy Moore
Architect
Emily Farnham
Interior Design
Sarah Sherman Samuel
Landscape
Terremoto
4 Bed | 3 Bath
3,551 SF Interior
63,045 SF Lot
$5,800,000
Listed by
Teresa Fuller
@teresafullerrealestate
Jamie Bridgers
@nonajames
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction — Zook House in Pasadena
00:06 Renovation Overview + Design Team
00:12 Collaboration + Design Approach
00:19 Respecting the Original Architecture
00:29 Preserved Features + Materials
00:38 New Finishes + Modern Upgrades
00:54 Design Philosophy — What Would Zook Do?
01:05 Preserving Architectural Intent
01:13 Architectural Digest Feature + Closing
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