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Photos by Mariko ReedHouse at a GlanceWho lives here: A couple Location: San Mateo, CaliforniaSize: 2,606 square feet (242 square meters)Designer: John Klopf of Klopf ArchitectureLike the fabled phoenix, this modern California home with walls of glass rose from the ashes of a Joseph Eichler-designed house that burned to the ground. With the opportunity to build anew, the homeowners not only wanted larger spaces than the original home had offered, but they also wanted the exterior to respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers nearby. At first, architect John Klopf considered reusing what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the homeowners and Eichler specialist Henry Calvert, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to reuse, so the team designed a new house that keeps many of the features that make Eichler-designed houses still such a hit today.
Shelves around the door
Shower floor
Wall paper
Shelf in the garage for family
Glass for main shower
Tiles for kids bathroom
Bar counter next to braai
Wallpaper for scallery
Main bathroom vanity
Roof ceiling
Notice board
Exposed ceiling
Walk in closet
Pin board for office
Shelving
Lights at stairs
Weird light
Trees in the garden. Lower level close to pool
Colour grey and white match well
Roof
Selves and desk
Book shelf and color coding
Storage under stairs
Kids play room
Colour of wood floors
Pergola
Study
Handles
Kids bed
Wood floor
Kitchen counter on stoep
Basic shelving
Kids room
Cork back board
Shelves for study
Colour shading
Shoes
Window at entrance hall
Shelving
Color of the wall as a feature wall
Vanity
Wall
Railway tiles in shower
Desk for study
“The pool is the center of the home,” Klopf says. A hot tub occupies one corner of the pool, while abundant seating, landscaping and a firepit complete the outdoor scene. The new home blends in beautifully with its Eichler neighbors while offering a new take on modernism for contemporary living. Builder: Henry Calvert of Calvert VenturesMore home tours: Apartments | Small Homes | Colorful Homes | Contemporary Homes | Eclectic Homes | Farmhouses | Midcentury Homes | Modern Homes | Ranch Homes | Traditional Homes | Transitional Homes | All
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