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Request Free Quote This Naperville, IL swimming pool and hot tub measures 20'0" x 40'0" and 10'0" x 12'0" respectively. Both pools are outfitted with automatic safety covers with custom stone walk-on lid systems. The cover lids are also hidden leading edge systems, which completely conceals the cover mechanism from view. The swimming pool and spa coping are Indiana Limestone, and the exposed aggregate finish is Cool Blue Color.

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

Request Free Quote This Naperville, IL swimming pool and hot tub measures 20'0" x 40'0" and 10'0" x 12'0" respectively. Both pools are outfitted with automatic safety covers with custom stone walk-on lid systems. The cover lids are also hidden leading edge systems, which completely conceals the cover mechanism from view. The swimming pool and spa coping are Indiana Limestone, and the exposed aggregate finish is Cool Blue Color.

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This LEED Platinum certified house reflects the homeowner's desire for an exceptionally healthy and comfortable living environment, within a traditional neighborhood. INFILL SITE. The family, who moved from another area of Wellesley, sought out this property to be within walking distance of the high school and downtown area. An existing structure on the tight lot was removed to make way for the new home. 84% of the construction waste, from both the previous structure and the new home, was diverted from a landfill. ZED designed to preserve the existing mature trees on the perimeter of the property to minimize site impacts, and to maintain the character of the neighborhood as well as privacy on the site. EXTERIOR EXPRESSION. The street facade of the home relates to the local New England vernacular. The rear uses contemporary language, a nod to the family’s Californian roots, to incorporate a roof deck, solar panels, outdoor living space, and the backyard swimming pool. ZED’s careful planning avoided to the need to face the garage doors towards the street, a common syndrome of a narrow lot. THOUGHTFUL SPACE. Homes with dual entries can often result in duplicate and unused spaces. In this home, the everyday and formal entry areas are one and the same; the front and garage doors share the entry program of coat closets, mudroom storage with bench for removing your shoes, and a laundry room with generous closets for the children's sporting equipment. The entry area leads directly to the living space, encompassing the kitchen, dining and sitting area areas in an L-shaped open plan arrangement. The kitchen is placed at the south-west corner of the space to allow for a strong connection to the dining, sitting and outdoor living spaces. A fire pit on the deck satisfies the family’s desire for an open flame while a sealed gas fireplace is used indoors - ZED’s preference after omitting gas burning appliances completely from an airtight home. A small study, with a window seat, is conveniently located just off of the living space. A first floor guest bedroom includes an accessible bathroom for aging visitors and can be used as a master suite to accommodate aging in place. HEALTHY LIVING. The client requested a home that was easy to clean and would provide a respite from seasonal allergies and common contaminants that are found in many indoor spaces. ZED selected easy to clean solid surface flooring throughout, provided ample space for cleaning supplies on each floor, and designed a mechanical system with ventilation that provides a constant supply of fresh outdoor air. ZED selected durable materials, finishes, cabinetry, and casework with low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and no added urea formaldehyde. YEAR-ROUND COMFORT. The home is super insulated and air-tight, paired with high performance triple-paned windows, to ensure it is draft-free throughout the winter (even when in front of the large windows and doors). ZED designed a right-sized heating and cooling system to pair with the thermally improved building enclosure to ensure year-round comfort. The glazing on the home maximizes passive solar gains, and facilitates cross ventilation and daylighting. ENERGY EFFICIENT. As one of the most energy efficient houses built to date in Wellesley, the home highlights a practical solution for Massachusetts. First, the building enclosure reduces the largest energy requirement for typical houses (heating). Super-insulation, exceptional air sealing, a thermally broken wall assembly, triple pane windows, and passive solar gain combine for a sizable heating load reduction. Second, within the house only efficient systems consume energy. These include an air source heat pump for heating & cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation, and high efficiency appliances. Lastly, photovoltaics provide renewable energy help offset energy consumption. The result is an 89% reduction in energy use compared to a similar brand new home built to code requirements. RESILIENT. The home will fare well in extreme weather events. During a winter power outage, heat loss will be very slow due to the super-insulated and airtight envelope– taking multiple days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. An engineered drainage system, paired with careful the detailing of the foundation, will help to keep the finished basement dry. A generator will provide full operation of the all-electric house during a power outage. OVERALL. The home is a reflection of the family goals and an expression of their values, beautifully enabling health, comfort, safety, resilience, and utility, all while respecting the planet. ZED - Architect & Mechanical Designer Bevilacqua Builders Inc - Contractor Creative Land & Water Engineering - Civil Engineering Barbara Peterson Landscape - Landscape Design Nest & Company - Interior Furnishings Eric Roth Photography - Photography

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath. Joe Nowak

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Request Free Quote This elegant traditional pool and hot tub measures 20'0" x 40'0", and the hot tub is 7'0" x 9'0". The pool features a deep end for diving, Ceramaquartz pool and hot tub finishes, Valder's Dovewhite pool coping, and Bluestone Deck. The pool has an automatic pool safety cover with a custom stone lid system for housing the mechanism. LED multi-colored lighting in the pool and hot tub finish the look and make night time swimming even more spectacular. Photos by Larry Huene

Request Free Quote This elegant traditional pool and hot tub measures 20'0" x 40'0", and the hot tub is 7'0" x 9'0". The pool features a deep end for diving, Ceramaquartz pool and hot tub finishes, Valder's Dovewhite pool coping, and Bluestone Deck. The pool has an automatic pool safety cover with a custom stone lid system for housing the mechanism. LED multi-colored lighting in the pool and hot tub finish the look and make night time swimming even more spectacular. Photos by Larry Huene

Request Free Quote This elegant traditional pool and hot tub measures 20'0" x 40'0", and the hot tub is 7'0" x 9'0". The pool features a deep end for diving, Ceramaquartz pool and hot tub finishes, Valder's Dovewhite pool coping, and Bluestone Deck. The pool has an automatic pool safety cover with a custom stone lid system for housing the mechanism. LED multi-colored lighting in the pool and hot tub finish the look and make night time swimming even more spectacular. Photos by Larry Huene

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Request Free Quote This Naperville, IL swimming pool and hot tub measures 20'0" x 40'0" and 10'0" x 12'0" respectively. Both pools are outfitted with automatic safety covers with custom stone walk-on lid systems. The cover lids are also hidden leading edge systems, which completely conceals the cover mechanism from view. The swimming pool and spa coping are Indiana Limestone, and the exposed aggregate finish is Cool Blue Color.

This 8 foot long outdoor kitchen island was built in Huntington Bay, Long Island NY by the Gappsi Masonry division, using Wolf Outdoor Cabinets, a Twin Eagle 42 inch grill, natural stone Fiorito travertine veneer to finish the sides and the back of the cabinet panels, and a granite counter-top. Gappsi utilizes these high quality products to create all of our masonry and outdoor home improvement projects. We offer high quality, durable, and long-lasting solutions for our clients all over Long Island, NY. There are many other brands that compete with Wolf in the market, such as Lynx, Twin Eagle, Delta, DCS, Fire Magic, and Weber, that produce both cabinetry and appliances, but Wolf Outdoor Cabinets are designed specifically for the outdoors. They are lightweight and easy to assemble, built with weather-resistant powder coated aluminum and stainless steel soft-closing mechanisms, and the cabinets doors contain rubber seals to ensure dry storage. Wolf Outdoor Cabinets come with a limited lifetime warranty and are made from more than 25% recycled materials. They are also very functional and completely maximize storage space due to the cabinets’ thin walls and high-strength aluminum. Wolf Outdoor Cabinets are available in three colors: white, ash, and black, and there is a wide variety in the Wolf Outdoor Cabinetry Line. This allows the customer to completely customize their dream outdoor kitchen area. Cabinet pieces are made specifically for different parts of the outdoor kitchen, including bases and drawer combinations for grills, sinks, propane tank storage, and waste containers. Outdoor kitchens are becoming very popular today. Landscape designers and architects include them in all backyards and outdoor living spaces. In this luxury backyard, designed by Giuseppe Abbrancati, we incorporated the Wolf free-standing kitchen island. The backyard setting includes construction of a 20’x40’ gunite swimming pool with a built-in spa, finished with blue diamond brite and safety auto cover. Gappsi further designed and constructed a gas fire pit, two gas sphere fire features built along one side of the pool, and a custom built pavilion to match the house’s architectural design. The pool and spa coping, made of New York Bluestone, outline the overall pool patio. The stepping stone walkways to connect the back yard stoops were also made with New York Bluestone. The entire pool patio area and cabana floor are paved with Fiorito travertine pavers, selected from the Gappsi Showroom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB4L5L_xQeo

Request Free Quote This Naperville, IL swimming pool and hot tub measures 20'0" x 40'0" and 10'0" x 12'0" respectively. Both pools are outfitted with automatic safety covers with custom stone walk-on lid systems. The cover lids are also hidden leading edge systems, which completely conceals the cover mechanism from view. The swimming pool and spa coping are Indiana Limestone, and the exposed aggregate finish is Cool Blue Color.

Request Free Quote This elegant traditional pool and hot tub measures 20'0" x 40'0", and the hot tub is 7'0" x 9'0". The pool features a deep end for diving, Ceramaquartz pool and hot tub finishes, Valder's Dovewhite pool coping, and Bluestone Deck. The pool has an automatic pool safety cover with a custom stone lid system for housing the mechanism. LED multi-colored lighting in the pool and hot tub finish the look and make night time swimming even more spectacular. Photos by Larry Huene