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exposed wood and custom casework. New windows and doors were designed to complement the originals. The front porch was overhauled as well: a poorly executed trellis cover was removed and a new concrete slab addressed waterproofing failures at the deck surface. Original hardware, interior doors and other small
functionality and enjoyment of the house. A modest expansion was added at the kitchen along with a new back porch. The interior was selectively gutted – converting individual rooms to an open plan that flows from one space to the next. Original wood floors and coffered ceilings were maintained and restored.
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Brown. The window and doors are bordered with Trex Trim and are accented by simulated divided lights. The house was built into a bluff that was there, which provided opportunity to build a walk-out basement.
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mahogany windows with weights-and-pulleys, new steel sash windows and doors, and period light fixtures. What is not seen is a state-of-the-art infrastructure consisting of a new hot water plant, structured cabling, new electrical service and plumbing piping. Because of an unusual relationship with its site
furniture, and lighting appear more contemporary. Thus the bathrooms are sheathed in mosaic tile, with a rough texture, and of indeterminate origin. The color palette is generally muted. The fixtures however are modern Italian. A kitchen features rough brick walls and exposed wood beams, as crooked as can
arts, and have well-developed sensibilities about how a house is used as well as how elements from certain eras can interact visually. A lively dialogue has resulted in a design in which the architectural and construction interventions appear as a subtle background to the decorating. The intended effect
expanses of windows and doors, and open yet architecturally defined main living spaces.
The residence was featured by Swan Architecture in the 2011 Homes by Architects tour.
color and texture. The homeowners and architects top priority was to introduce a contemporary design for this home that still respects its historical context. By stacking the program vertically, starting with the garage at the lowest level, the design afforded a smaller building footprint and larger
space, and a scale appropriate for the neighborhood.
The heart of the home is the seemingly floating modern stair case wrapped in reclaimed white oak. A dry-laid limestone wall provides a stunning visual backdrop for the full rise of stair that is naturally illuminated via continuous span of skylights
beiges and iridescent plum antique bronze window treatments. A cozy seating area and a bathroom boasting marble tile, an oversized tub and a large walk-in shower encourage relaxation.
Resources:
Interior decorator, window treatments and floral arrangements: Amy Butts; Furniture and accessories: Annabelle’s
Lights; Pool and spa: Landmark Pools; Windows and doors: PGT; Kitchen, bathroom and media room cabinetry: Deems Cabinets; Granite countertops: International Granite; Appliances: Wolf; Samsung; GE Profile; Den cabinetry: Amoroso Cabinets; Home automation and security systems: Hive; Fireplaces: A Plus Fireplaces;
drapery and wall hangings: Installed by Fred Scheeffler; Generator: 48K Generac for whole house by Hive; Pavers and retaining walls: Paver Crafters; Builder: Arthur Rutenberg-Lyons Heritage
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glass windows and doors that look onto the pool. To impart a Japanese elegance, fine craftsmanship, reminiscent of seamless, fitted Japanese woodworking and various combinations of Asian-origin hardwoods are used throughout this ground-up construction. Rows of stained-teak planks with steel create railings
gates, and fences on the exterior and interior of the house. Planks are meticulously joined at corners, appearing nearly seamless. Asian hardwoods also compose the stairs, ceilings, and floors of various interior locales. At the staircase, a shoji screen back window curves into a skylight, blurring the
restaurateur and former professional baseball player for the Japanese leagues whose love for Japanese culture and cuisine manifested itself into his San Francisco Japanese restaurant and his Asian-influenced home. The client desired a house that would maximize the amount of livable space while maintaining a
mahogany windows with weights-and-pulleys, new steel sash windows and doors, and period light fixtures. What is not seen is a state-of-the-art infrastructure consisting of a new hot water plant, structured cabling, new electrical service and plumbing piping. Because of an unusual relationship with its site
furniture, and lighting appear more contemporary. Thus the bathrooms are sheathed in mosaic tile, with a rough texture, and of indeterminate origin. The color palette is generally muted. The fixtures however are modern Italian. A kitchen features rough brick walls and exposed wood beams, as crooked as can
arts, and have well-developed sensibilities about how a house is used as well as how elements from certain eras can interact visually. A lively dialogue has resulted in a design in which the architectural and construction interventions appear as a subtle background to the decorating. The intended effect