Completed in 2013, this house started as a traditionally-styled 1,800 sf., single story, two bedroom, one bath home and became an all-new warm contemporary 2,700 sf., two story, four bedroom, three bath residence for a family of five. The budget dictated the re-use of the existing foundations, garage and far right ground floor bedroom footprint. The City of San Mateo had strict planning rules prohibiting contemporary design, but the end result, a blend of traditional and contemporary, has become a model project for the city. Being environmentally conscious, the owners utilized radiant hydronic heated engineered fumed-oak floors. They opted for fully operable windows with good cross-ventilation and a whole house fan instead of installing gas furnaces, ductwork, or air conditioning. The new second floor conceals a 3 kW solar photovoltaic system that cannot be seen from the street. The rock formation in the front yard is one of two bioswales that hold roof rainwater temporarily for slow dissipation into the city's storm water system. Photo Credit: Paul Dyer Photography

This compound of new buildings adopts a vernacular rural style, reinforcing the culture of the place by using simple barn forms. The composition is unified by painting all the buildings the traditional ferrous oxide red.

Interior view of a modern dining room in a recent Passive Home construction project on Cape Cod. As a certified Passive Builder, The Valle Group was an early adopter of super-energy efficient Passive Home construction on Cape Cod.

The kitchen of a recent, super-energy-efficient Passive Home construction project on Cape Cod. As a certified Passive Builder, The Valle Group was an early adopter of super-energy efficient Passive Home construction on Cape Cod.

This compound of new buildings adopts a vernacular rural style, reinforcing the culture of the place by using simple barn forms. The composition is unified by painting all the buildings the traditional ferrous oxide red.

ICF home with bamboo cabinets. hyper efficient fridge/freezer combo. Reclaimed wood counter and living wall with granite and live moss. LED light fixtures. Photos by Michael Stavaridis

The stylish bathroom of a recent Passive Home construction project on Cape Cod. As a certified Passive Builder, The Valle Group was an early adopter of super-energy efficient Passive Home construction on Cape Cod.

The kitchen of a recent super-energy-efficient Passive Home construction project on Cape Cod. As a certified Passive Builder, The Valle Group was an early adopter of super-energy efficient Passive Home construction on Cape Cod.

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This image showcases a bathroom with a wooden vanity and cabinet, featuring two sinks, a mirror, and a wooden countertop. The floor and shower have a white and brown color scheme, complemented by tiled surfaces. The light fixtures and design elements throughout the space adopt a modern, minimalist style. The shower boasts a glass door, a rainfall showerhead, and a wooden bench, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. and a fluffy cat

This compound of new buildings adopts a vernacular rural style, reinforcing the culture of the place by using simple barn forms. The composition is unified by painting all the buildings the traditional ferrous oxide red.

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We saved $40,000 by adopting a DIY mindset and working with local vendors to achieve our dream kitchen. Photos by Sarah Szczypinski
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Disappointingly poor quality wood floorboards were uncovered underneath the old carpet. Random width reclaimed hardwood, richly finished in a warm brown tone became the permanent replacement adopted into the period home.

The road facing elevation adopts a more traditional appearance, while the garden-facing façade embraces a contemporary style, featuring a spacious roof balcony and large corner windows that maximise views of the garden and the surrounding countryside.

This compound of new buildings adopts a vernacular rural style, reinforcing the culture of the place by using simple barn forms. The composition is unified by painting all the buildings the traditional ferrous oxide red.

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Night exterior shot of the villa’s main entry facade. One side of the gate is decorated with rough stacked black stone accent wall equipped with directional wall lamp to highlight the entrance sense of ceremony; the other side adopts smooth textured stucco wall with minimalist rectangular entrance porch and elevated entrance step. Black metal grille decorative windows and hidden line entry door adopt anti-rust metal technology to adapt to Senegal coastal humid air. The front lawn is laid with white stepping stone path leading from the courtyard gate to the doorway, combining simple landscaping and pedestrian access, forming the first impression facade design of this private courtyard villa.