The Clients contacted Cecil Baker + Partners to reconfigure and remodel the top floor of a prominent Philadelphia high-rise into an urban pied-a-terre. The forty-five story apartment building, overlooking Washington Square Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, provided a modern shell for this truly contemporary renovation. Originally configured as three penthouse units, the 8,700 sf interior, as well as 2,500 square feet of terrace space, was to become a single residence with sweeping views of the city in all directions. The Client’s mission was to create a city home for collecting and displaying contemporary glass crafts. Their stated desire was to cast an urban home that was, in itself, a gallery. While they enjoy a very vital family life, this home was targeted to their urban activities - entertainment being a central element. The living areas are designed to be open and to flow into each other, with pockets of secondary functions. At large social events, guests feel free to access all areas of the penthouse, including the master bedroom suite. A main gallery was created in order to house unique, travelling art shows. Stemming from their desire to entertain, the penthouse was built around the need for elaborate food preparation. Cooking would be visible from several entertainment areas with a “show” kitchen, provided for their renowned chef. Secondary preparation and cleaning facilities were tucked away. The architects crafted a distinctive residence that is framed around the gallery experience, while also incorporating softer residential moments. Cecil Baker + Partners embraced every element of the new penthouse design beyond those normally associated with an architect’s sphere, from all material selections, furniture selections, furniture design, and art placement. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

On this project, the clients requested and exterior renovation of this existing steel sided pole barn and arena. Work by Equine Facility Design included selection of exterior materials,; redesign of doors and windows; addition of architectural features and details; redesign of roads and fencing; and site landscaping and plant selection.

Equine Facility Design worked with the client’s sketches to develop a Kentucky style 21 stall barn design which included 12’x14’ stalls, 12’x24’ foaling stalls, wash stall, grooming stall, 14’ aisles, office, tack room, bathroom, and hay storage.

On a challenging sloped 10 acre property, Equine Facility Design provided building and site design for a private stable. The stable consists of four stalls with runs, wash/groom stall, office/feed room, and attached two bay garage. A raised center aisle and double sided glazed clerestory provide natural light and ventilation to the building. Located just steps away from the existing residence, views of the horses looking out their stalls and in their runs can be seen from many of family’s rooms.

Large elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, wood countertops, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, medium tone wood cabinets and window backsplash

Five stall barn and 72' x 108' indoor steel arena with an attached viewing room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless home design remodel in Portland

On this project, the clients requested and exterior renovation of this existing steel sided pole barn and arena. Work by Equine Facility Design included selection of exterior materials,; redesign of doors and windows; addition of architectural features and details; redesign of roads and fencing; and site landscaping and plant selection.

The tip out tray from ShelfGenie makes better use of the space in front of your kitchen sink. Instead of a false front, we install a hinged tray that tips forward. Store your sponges and scrub brushes out of sight, yet still right by the sink where you need them!

Mountain style outdoor patio shower photo in San Francisco with decking and no cover

On this nine acre property Equine Facility Design designed the site layout which includes a three stall breezeway barn; storage building; pasture layout; parking and driveways; an 80′ x 160′ covered arena; landscaping for the new residence; entry walls and gates; landscape features; pool; terraces and fountain; planting beds; and landscape lighting design.

Site planning and grading for a ten acre thoroughbred breeding facility and horse farm design. Scope of work included siting and grading for a 14,000 square foot residence, 12,000 square foot horse barn design with carriage house, covered round pen, and layout of pastures and irrigation for pastures.

On this nine acre property Equine Facility Design designed the site layout which includes a three stall breezeway barn; storage building; pasture layout; parking and driveways; an 80′ x 160′ covered arena; landscaping for the new residence; entry walls and gates; landscape features; pool; terraces and fountain; planting beds; and landscape lighting design.

On this 6 acre site, the owner converted a 27 stall existing hunter-jumper facility, built in the 1960’s, to a dressage training center through the reconstruction of three new stables; an addition of a second full-court outdoor dressage arena; renovations to existing six stall stables; new paddocks; reconstruction of the existing caretakers’ living quarters; and new storage barns. Work by Equine Facility Design included working with the project team on grading, drainage, buildings, layout of circulation areas, fencing, and landscape design.

This project was designed to accommodate the client’s wish to have a traditional and functional barn that could also serve as a backdrop for social and corporate functions. Several years after it’s completion, this has become just the case as the clients routinely host everything from fundraisers to cooking demonstrations to political functions in the barn and outdoor spaces. In addition to the barn, Axial Arts designed an indoor arena, cattle & hay barn, and a professional grade equipment workshop with living quarters above it. The indoor arena includes a 100′ x 200′ riding arena as well as a side space that includes bleacher space for clinics and several open rail stalls. The hay & cattle barn is split level with 3 bays on the top level that accommodates tractors and front loaders as well as a significant tonnage of hay. The lower level opens to grade below with cattle pens and equipment for breeding and calving. The cattle handling systems and stocks both outside and inside were designed by Temple Grandin- renowned bestselling author, autism activist, and consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior. This project was recently featured in Cowboy & Indians Magazine. As the case with most of our projects, Axial Arts received this commission after being recommended by a past client.

Custom bar cabinet designed to display the ship model built by the client's father. THe wine racking is reminiscent of waves and the ship lap siding adds a nautical flair. Photo: Tracy Witherspoon

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall light wood floor and beige floor laundry closet remodel in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer/dryer and white countertops

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Small danish gray floor mudroom photo in Vancouver with white walls

Mid-sized country two-story and detached gray shed photo in Charlotte with a shingle roof