With two young boys, our homeowners were quickly outgrowing their home. We worked with them to add enough space for the boys to have their own rooms and a common space to call their own. We enlarged the master suite and added a large balcony to the second floor. We rearranged the kitchen layout to work with the new balcony; creating an indoor/outdoor space. By moving the garage to the edge of the property, we created a natural flow from the house to a now expansive backyard space. Their completely remodeled home now suites their current taste and lifestyle.

photo © Richard Powers
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Many of the interior partitions were removed to create an expansive loft-like space. The openness would become the unifying element in the design and permit light to enter the space from the south and east. No longer defined by partitions, the kitchen, dining and living spaces enjoy a connectedness without sacrificing their individual spatial integrity. Separation and privacy between spaces is achieved through the use of sliding doors and screens. The inspiration was fueled by examples of Japanese architecture known as sukiya zukuri, where lower ceilings, simple wood paneling and shoji screens were commonly used. This image shows the sliding panels partly closed to conceal the sunroom.

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This remodel to an existing home updates the interior, creating contemporary spatial features and new materiality. The existing home has a unique style that was used to inspire the forms that define the spaces. The new finishes cater to the homeowners distinct taste in elegant textures. The project scope was limited to the most commonly used spaces: kitchen, living room and main entry corridor. The inclusion of a large multi-slide door and interior glass railing emphasize the tranquil canyon views and flow between rooms. This project is a great example of how limited updates can transform the feel of an existing home while still keeping the overall character intact. Construction Type: Addition/Remodel

Holly Hill, a retirement home, whose owner's hobbies are gardening and restoration of classic cars, is nestled into the site contours to maximize views of the lake and minimize impact on the site. Holly Hill is comprised of three wings joined by bridges: A wing facing a master garden to the east, another wing with workshop and a central activity, living, dining wing. Similar to a radiator the design increases the amount of exterior wall maximizing opportunities for natural ventilation during temperate months. Other passive solar design features will include extensive eaves, sheltering porches and high-albedo roofs, as strategies for considerably reducing solar heat gain. Daylighting with clerestories and solar tubes reduce daytime lighting requirements. Ground source geothermal heat pumps and superior to code insulation ensure minimal space conditioning costs. Corten steel siding and concrete foundation walls satisfy client requirements for low maintenance and durability. All light fixtures are LEDs. Open and screened porches are strategically located to allow pleasant outdoor use at any time of day, particular season or, if necessary, insect challenge. Dramatic cantilevers allow the porches to project into the site’s beautiful mixed hardwood tree canopy without damaging root systems. Guest arrive by vehicle with glimpses of the house and grounds through penetrations in the concrete wall enclosing the garden. One parked they are led through a garden composed of pavers, a fountain, benches, sculpture and plants. Views of the lake can be seen through and below the bridges. Primary client goals were a sustainable low-maintenance house, primarily single floor living, orientation to views, natural light to interiors, maximization of individual privacy, creation of a formal outdoor space for gardening, incorporation of a full workshop for cars, generous indoor and outdoor social space for guests and parties.

Haris Kenjar http://www.hariskenjar.com/

Main level remodel by Twin Cities design/build/remodel firm, White Birch Design. To see more examples of our work, visit www.whitebirchdesignllc.com
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