Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

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Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Mudroom off the garage with built-in cabinets for outdoor clothes for all-seasons. Imagine: taking off your wet boots on this solid wood bench before tucking them away into the built-in cubby under your seat. Thoughtful convenience is imbued throughout this transitional space between home and world. Photography by Spacecrafting

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Anton Ladera is a 144-unit boutique apartment adjacent to the offices of Google, Microsoft and LinkedIn, just to name a few. Developed by Anton Development Company, this project features our VX Screen 3000 with a 1% openness factor in the bedrooms and our VX Screen 3000 5% in the common areas. This allowed residents the ability to flood their units with natural light while also maintaining privacy.

The TORRES residence is a cool ultra-modern custom residence in Madrona neighborhood in Seattle, WA. It’s a 2400SF of high-quality home for a creative young family. The owner has been a creative director for companies like Microsoft and Nike. The house design is minimalist and graphic, black white and walnut are the dominant colors, and variety of textures is used along with steel and glass. Architectural Design by Stephenson Design Collective and detailing by YS, featuring LEICHT cabinets. Photos by Lara Swimmer. Torres residence cabinets featured in the LEICHT Architecture Book

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Anton Ladera is a 144-unit boutique apartment adjacent to the offices of Google, Microsoft and LinkedIn, just to name a few. Developed by Anton Development Company, this project features our VX Screen 3000 with a 1% openness factor in the bedrooms and our VX Screen 3000 5% in the common areas. This allowed residents the ability to flood their units with natural light while also maintaining privacy.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Anton Ladera is a 144-unit boutique apartment adjacent to the offices of Google, Microsoft and LinkedIn, just to name a few. Developed by Anton Development Company, this project features our VX Screen 3000 with a 1% openness factor in the bedrooms and our VX Screen 3000 5% in the common areas. This allowed residents the ability to flood their units with natural light while also maintaining privacy.

TORRES The TORRES residence is a cool ultra-modern custom residence in Madrona neighborhood in Seattle, WA. It’s a 2400SF of high-quality home for a creative young family. The owner has been a creative director for companies like Microsoft and Nike. The house design is minimalist and graphic, black white and walnut are the dominant colors, and variety of textures is used along with steel and glass. Architectural Design by Stephenson Design Collective and detailing by YS, featuring LEICHT cabinets. Photos by Lara Swimmer. Torres residence cabinets featured in the LEICHT Architecture Book

TORRES The TORRES residence is a cool ultra-modern custom residence in Madrona neighborhood in Seattle, WA. It’s a 2400SF of high-quality home for a creative young family. The owner has been a creative director for companies like Microsoft and Nike. The house design is minimalist and graphic, black white and walnut are the dominant colors, and variety of textures is used along with steel and glass. Architectural Design by Stephenson Design Collective and detailing by YS, featuring LEICHT cabinets. Photos by Lara Swimmer. Torres residence cabinets featured in the LEICHT Architecture Book

TORRES The TORRES residence is a cool ultra-modern custom residence in Madrona neighborhood in Seattle, WA. It’s a 2400SF of high-quality home for a creative young family. The owner has been a creative director for companies like Microsoft and Nike. The house design is minimalist and graphic, black white and walnut are the dominant colors, and variety of textures is used along with steel and glass. Architectural Design by Stephenson Design Collective and detailing by YS, featuring LEICHT cabinets. Photos by Lara Swimmer. Torres residence cabinets featured in the LEICHT Architecture Book

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Anton Ladera is a 144-unit boutique apartment adjacent to the offices of Google, Microsoft and LinkedIn, just to name a few. Developed by Anton Development Company, this project features our VX Screen 3000 with a 1% openness factor in the bedrooms and our VX Screen 3000 5% in the common areas. This allowed residents the ability to flood their units with natural light while also maintaining privacy.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Anton Ladera is a 144-unit boutique apartment adjacent to the offices of Google, Microsoft and LinkedIn, just to name a few. Developed by Anton Development Company, this project features our VX Screen 3000 with a 1% openness factor in the bedrooms and our VX Screen 3000 5% in the common areas. This allowed residents the ability to flood their units with natural light while also maintaining privacy.

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