A mid-century predecessor to the Acorn Deck House, this kit-of-parts home is modeled after the "Technobuilt" prototype, invented by the same designer, Carl Koch, in 1953. BLOOM's extensive experience in the specialized construction of deck houses, as well as mid-centrury restorations, renovations, and reinventions, prepared us for a high-touch renovation to seamlessly update all rooms, while bringing out the beauty of the original house. A common challenge with this typology is to brighten spaces- often located in wooded areas, the eaves are low, the wood ceilings are often dark to begin with, and they subsequently darken over time.To make matters more challenging, the electrical conduits are on top of the roof, buried under insulation and rubber. SO, if you want to add a light, you need to wire it from on top of the house and then patch the roofing!


In our design, a combination of wood treatment, additional skylights and a new lighting design weave effortlessly into the architecture. The signature split-level entry is updated with terrazzo floors, and a dramatic 2-story custom designed wood graphic accent wall to draw the eye equally to both levels, new railings, and generous accent lighting for artwork. A new kitchen replaces an 80's version, playing off of the simple forms of the house, and adding glass to further accentuate the attenuated lines of the exposed wood ceiling planking