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The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside.
The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford.
The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views.
Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees.
2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award
Jim Bartsch Photography

A modern kitchen design, with built-in appliances and a closed breakfast nook. Rendering services are an important of material selection. My clients and I can oversea the textures under realistic lighting conditions. Materials and textures can quickly be changed and several concepts can be compared side by side under different conditions.
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Your kitchen and bathroom are the most used rooms in your home. They deserve prompt attention to keep your plumbing fixtures in optimal condition.
Wine cellar - wine cellar idea in Seattle
Wine cellar - wine cellar idea in Seattle

Finish Pictures of this car port conversion. The new garage has a 5' x 20' air conditioned storage room.
Example of a mid-sized beach style attached two-car exterior home design in Miami
Example of a mid-sized beach style attached two-car exterior home design in Miami

Conditioned Wine Room
Huge farmhouse concrete floor and brown floor wine cellar photo in San Francisco with storage racks
Huge farmhouse concrete floor and brown floor wine cellar photo in San Francisco with storage racks

Rocks cover drain grates and walking iris love the damp conditions in this garden.
David Morello
Photo of a transitional landscaping in Houston.
Photo of a transitional landscaping in Houston.

This home was featured in the May 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/art-in-architecture/

Prewar classic in NYC's London Terrace. Our 3rd full renovation in these buildings. This space was in estate condition, and required a full gut, relocation of existing plumbing and electrical risers. Opened up the kitchen, new kitchen, bathroom, features custom mill work, bar, office.

Example of a small minimalist light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Houston with white walls

New custom home specifically designed for the client including a two car garage with 12' ceilings to accommodate a car lift and an air-conditioned workshop. Modern interior includes Italian Cabinets with organizers, Thermador appliances and Cambria Countertops and backsplash.
The spacious covered patio has a summer kitchen with leathered granite countertop, porcelain tile flooring and retraceable screens.
The home was awarded a Gold certification by the Florida Green Building Coalition and includes high performance windows, spray foam insulation, rigid insulation along with Core Foam block insulation. Non conditioned spaces have radiant barrier roof sheathing to reduce radiant heat from entering.

The option to downsize was not an option for the empty nesters who have lived in this home for over twenty-five years. Situated in TMR, the sprawling home has been the venue for many social events, dinner parties and family celebrations. With grown children living abroad, and grand children on the way, it was important that the new kitchen be highly functional and conducive to hosting informal, yet large family gatherings.
The kitchen had been relocated to the garage in the late eighties during a large renovation and was looking tired. Eight foot concrete ceilings meant the new materials and design had to create the illusion of height and light. White lacquered doors and integrated fridge panels extend to the ceiling and cast a bright reflection into the room. The teak dining table and chairs were the only elements to preserve from the old kitchen, and influenced the direction of materials to be incorporated into the new design. The island and selected lower cabinetry are made of butternut and oiled in a matte finish that relates to the teak dining set. Oversized tiles on the heated floors resemble soft concrete.
The mandate for the second floor included the overhaul of the master ensuite, to create his and hers closets, and a library. Walls were relocated and the floor plan reconfigured to create a luxurious ensuite of dramatic proportions. A walk-in shower, partitioned toilet area, and 18’ vanity are among many details that add visual interest and comfort.
Minimal white oak panels wrap around from the bedroom into the ensuite, and integrate two full-height pocket doors in the same material.

Living room library - coastal living room library idea in Houston with blue walls, no fireplace and no tv

This bathroom was the final space to be designed for this client by me. We did space planning and furniture when they first moved in, a couple years later we did a full kitchen remodel and now we finally did the bathroom. This wasn't a full remodel so we kept some of the items that were in good condition and updated the rest. First thing we focused on was the shower, with some existing functional problems we made sure the incorporate storage and a bench for this walk in shower. That allowed space for bottles and a seat. With the existing vanity cabinet and counter tops staying I wanted to coordinate the dark counter with adding some dark elements elsewhere to tie they in together. We did a dark charcoal hex shower floor and also used that tile in the back of the niches. Since the shower was a dark place we added a light in shower and used a much lighter tile on the wall and bench. this tile was carried into the rest of the bathroom on the floor and the smaller version for the tub surround in a 2"x2" mosaic. The wall color before was dark and client loved it so we did a new dark grey but brightened the space with a white ceiling. New chrome faucets throughout to give a reflective element. This bathroom truly feels more relaxing for a bath or a quick shower!

Fully restored to pristine condition 1970s colonial after photo Charcoal slate
Mid-sized elegant blue two-story wood gable roof photo in New York
Mid-sized elegant blue two-story wood gable roof photo in New York

Natural wood, stainless steel and glass wine cellar.
Wine cellar - mediterranean beige floor wine cellar idea in Miami with display racks
Wine cellar - mediterranean beige floor wine cellar idea in Miami with display racks

Powder coated stainless steel railing will withstand the harsh coastal climate conditions.
Large minimalist blue three-story wood flat roof photo in San Francisco
Large minimalist blue three-story wood flat roof photo in San Francisco

general condition and detail
Inspiration for a country beige two-story wood exterior home remodel in New York
Inspiration for a country beige two-story wood exterior home remodel in New York
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