From the outside, 1531 Scott Lane in Squirrel Hill appears to be a beautifully well-kept carriage home from a bygone era.

The French-country facade hides a unique transformation, though. Inside, the brick home is a Mid-Century Modern haven.

Built in 1908, the former carriage home was once part of a larger estate; in 1955, it was revitalized by Pittsburgh architect Edgar Kwalwasser, who expanded and reimagined the home into two flexible living spaces — a main residence and a loft apartment.

While Kwalwasser is credited with designing storefronts in Squirrel Hill’s bustling business district, he also left his mark on private homes such as this one.

The property’s storied past is part of what drew California transplants Karen and David Koppett to the home in the first place.

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