Quezada Architecture The wood is redwood and it is finished with a clear penetrating sealer (TWP) so it is the natural color of the wood. Works well here as it is the north face of the house but if it gets a lot of sun exposure, it will eventually need to have a sealer that has color in it to protect it longer which we did on the south face.
Quezada Architecture The canopy is made of 2 pieces of white low iron glass laminated with a film between to get the transluscent effect. We used structural silicone to attach it to the steel so that we did not have to use mechanical fastners.
Reveal exterior points of interest. Curiosity and exploration are two key reasons people move through space. Create those features outside of your home to move your guests from inside to outside.
From inside the house you can catch a glimpse of the Bertoia Chairs at the end of this hall, but in order to fully understand the space you would need to walk to the end of the path. Don't reveal too much, but spark just enough interest for people to need to see more.
The narrow breezeway in this split-level house provides access to the two halves of the house under a glass canopy. On this top floor (the floor below is a full floor plate, so movement across the halves does not have to happen outside) the breezeway extends to become a balcony.
cool breezeway canopy
The canopy is made of 2 pieces of white low iron glass laminated with a film between to get the transluscent effect. We used structural silicone to attach it to the steel so that we did not have to use mechanical fastners.