Photo: Heather Banks © 2017 Houzz Design: MF Architecture

This project encompasses the renovation of two aging metal warehouses located on an acre just North of the 610 loop. The larger warehouse, previously an auto body shop, measures 6000 square feet and will contain a residence, art studio, and garage. A light well puncturing the middle of the main residence brightens the core of the deep building. The over-sized roof opening washes light down three masonry walls that define the light well and divide the public and private realms of the residence. The interior of the light well is conceived as a serene place of reflection while providing ample natural light into the Master Bedroom. Large windows infill the previous garage door openings and are shaded by a generous steel canopy as well as a new evergreen tree court to the west. Adjacent, a 1200 sf building is reconfigured for a guest or visiting artist residence and studio with a shared outdoor patio for entertaining. Photo by Peter Molick, Art by Karin Broker

This project encompasses the renovation of two aging metal warehouses located on an acre just North of the 610 loop. The larger warehouse, previously an auto body shop, measures 6000 square feet and will contain a residence, art studio, and garage. A light well puncturing the middle of the main residence brightens the core of the deep building. The over-sized roof opening washes light down three masonry walls that define the light well and divide the public and private realms of the residence. The interior of the light well is conceived as a serene place of reflection while providing ample natural light into the Master Bedroom. Large windows infill the previous garage door openings and are shaded by a generous steel canopy as well as a new evergreen tree court to the west. Adjacent, a 1200 sf building is reconfigured for a guest or visiting artist residence and studio with a shared outdoor patio for entertaining. Photo by Peter Molick, Art by Karin Broker

Guestroom casegoods installation detail from a Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott PIP renovation. Coastline Builders Group installed the integrated TV console, media wall panel, work desk, and hospitality cabinet with in-room refreshment center. Precision casegoods installation is a core capability for our hotel renovation work across Marriott brand flags.

This project encompasses the renovation of two aging metal warehouses located on an acre just North of the 610 loop. The larger warehouse, previously an auto body shop, measures 6000 square feet and will contain a residence, art studio, and garage. A light well puncturing the middle of the main residence brightens the core of the deep building. The over-sized roof opening washes light down three masonry walls that define the light well and divide the public and private realms of the residence. The interior of the light well is conceived as a serene place of reflection while providing ample natural light into the Master Bedroom. Large windows infill the previous garage door openings and are shaded by a generous steel canopy as well as a new evergreen tree court to the west. Adjacent, a 1200 sf building is reconfigured for a guest or visiting artist residence and studio with a shared outdoor patio for entertaining. Photo by Peter Molick, Art by Karin Broker

We were asked to design the first home for a young couple and their newborn. The apartment occupies half a floor of a historical manufacturing building in SoHo, which was previously used as an artist studio and residence. We wanted to keep the Loft character of the space, while adding the requirements of its new dwellers. All living areas are designed around a service core, that contains the kitchen and bathrooms. This arrangement maximizes the amount of natural light that floods the apartment and emphasizes diagonal views. A natural stone wall serves as a focal point and you enter the apartment and as organizing element for the more public areas.

We were asked to design the first home for a young couple and their newborn. The apartment occupies half a floor of a historical manufacturing building in SoHo, which was previously used as an artist studio and residence. We wanted to keep the Loft character of the space, while adding the requirements of its new dwellers. All living areas are designed around a service core, that contains the kitchen and bathrooms. This arrangement maximizes the amount of natural light that floods the apartment and emphasizes diagonal views. A natural stone wall serves as a focal point and you enter the apartment and as organizing element for the more public areas.

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We were asked to design the first home for a young couple and their newborn. The apartment occupies half a floor of a historical manufacturing building in SoHo, which was previously used as an artist studio and residence. We wanted to keep the Loft character of the space, while adding the requirements of its new dwellers. All living areas are designed around a service core, that contains the kitchen and bathrooms. This arrangement maximizes the amount of natural light that floods the apartment and emphasizes diagonal views. A natural stone wall serves as a focal point and you enter the apartment and as organizing element for the more public areas.

We were asked to design the first home for a young couple and their newborn. The apartment occupies half a floor of a historical manufacturing building in SoHo, which was previously used as an artist studio and residence. We wanted to keep the Loft character of the space, while adding the requirements of its new dwellers. All living areas are designed around a service core, that contains the kitchen and bathrooms. This arrangement maximizes the amount of natural light that floods the apartment and emphasizes diagonal views. A natural stone wall serves as a focal point and you enter the apartment and as organizing element for the more public areas.

The intricate layered wood ceiling and structural framing above provided a challenge for integrating recessed downlights. A detail consisting of a wood block trim allowed the downlights to “float” within the layered planks. Track lighting housed between the double glulam ridge beam provides general downlighting in the Foyer beyond. This same track extends though the core of the house providing a well-integrated downlighting system. Preset controls allow for multiple scene control throughout the home’s public spaces. Architect: Cottle Carr Yaw Architects (CCY) Interior Designer: Studio Frank Awards: Colorado West Chapter AIA, Citation Award, 2003 Custom Home Design Awards, Merit Award, 2003 Ashley Design Excellence Awards, Best of the Best/Best Living Room, Best Kitchen, 2003

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2015 Houzz
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The Main Stay House exists as a straightforward proposal on an urban infill lot, paring down the components of a house to a minimal amount of planes and openings. The scheme is anchored by a modern entry sequence and a staircase volume, both clad in iron spot masonry externally and internally, creating thresholds between the respective realms of public, common and private, by minimal means. The masonry contrasts with an otherwise muted interior atmosphere of smooth, desaturated surfaces. The entry sequence is a twist upon the conventional domestic front door, front facade, and fence. The front masonry wall replaces the typical residential fence and frames an indirect access to the front door, functioning as a privacy barrier while revealing slices of the interior to the public street. The staircase bifurcates the layout to provide a clear division between the common and private zones of the house, while clearly reading as a mass from all outside view. Brick and glass become portals between common and private zones. The design consolidates the service core along the west façade, allowing the structure to fully open the living zone to the pool court and existing trees. This directly connects interior and exterior, as well as human and nature. Freedom to vary the program or functional use of the area is enabled and strongly encouraged. Photography: Charles Davis Smith

When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

This residence is located on the banks of the Snake River. Drawing inspiration from the adjacent braided river channels, the precise layout form unique relationships to the site from each room, as well as dynamic views and spatial experiences. The sequence of interior spaces gradually unfolds to reveal views of the pond, river and mountains beyond. The skewed geometry creates shifting views between interior spaces and levels. A three-story stair atrium brings light into the core of the house, gracefully connects floor levels, and creates a transition from the public to private zones of the house. The volume of the house cantilevers to cover an exterior dining area and spans to frame the entrance into the house and the river beyond. The exterior rain screen on the clean modern forms creates continuity with the surrounding cottonwood forest.

Older home in desirable Phoenix central core neighborhood gets Hall Guest / Family bathroom makeover. New materials and look pays tribute to American and French Industrial vibe influences, European Boutique Hotels and classical old world stone finishing seen throughout public spaces across Europe. The vibe is old world and warm but, the plumbing fixtures & lighting are 2019 new.

Older home in desirable Phoenix central core neighborhood gets Hall Guest / Family bathroom makeover. New materials and look pays tribute to American and French Industrial vibe influences, European Boutique Hotels and classical old world stone finishing seen throughout public spaces across Europe. The vibe is old world and warm but, the plumbing fixtures & lighting are 2019 new.

This residence is located on the banks of the Snake River. Drawing inspiration from the adjacent braided river channels, the precise layout form unique relationships to the site from each room, as well as dynamic views and spatial experiences. The sequence of interior spaces gradually unfolds to reveal views of the pond, river and mountains beyond. The skewed geometry creates shifting views between interior spaces and levels. A three-story stair atrium brings light into the core of the house, gracefully connects floor levels, and creates a transition from the public to private zones of the house. The volume of the house cantilevers to cover an exterior dining area and spans to frame the entrance into the house and the river beyond. The exterior rain screen on the clean modern forms creates continuity with the surrounding cottonwood forest.

Older home in desirable Phoenix central core neighborhood gets Hall Guest / Family bathroom makeover. New materials and look pays tribute to American and French Industrial vibe influences, European Boutique Hotels and classical old world stone finishing seen throughout public spaces across Europe. The vibe is old world and warm but, the plumbing fixtures & lighting are 2019 new.