The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

This bedroom was designed for a teenage girl, who patiently waited for her turn to have a special space designed especially for her. We designed her room with a Transitional/Moroccan feel, using bright colors and accessorized with items every teen desires. Photography by Roy Weinstein and Ken Kast of Roy Weinstein Photographer

Modern, inviting dental office designed to look and feel like a cozy living space instead of a doctor's office. There are several delineated spaces where patients and family members can hang out and enjoy a cup of coffee from the beverage bar (which has a custom "tile" back splash made from mini dental floss containers!) or do work at the work station, relax in any of the comfy seats in the lounge area or hangout at the banquette cafe tables to read a magazine or work on a laptop

Modern, inviting dental office designed to look and feel like a cozy living space instead of a doctor's office. There are several delineated spaces where patients and family members can hang out and enjoy a cup of coffee from the beverage bar (which has a custom "tile" back splash made from mini dental floss containers!) or do work at the work station, relax in any of the comfy seats in the lounge area or hangout at the banquette cafe tables to read a magazine or work on a laptop

Modern, inviting dental office designed to look and feel like a cozy living space instead of a doctor's office. There are several delineated spaces where patients and family members can hang out and enjoy a cup of coffee from the beverage bar (which has a custom "tile" back splash made from mini dental floss containers!) or do work at the work station, relax in any of the comfy seats in the lounge area or hangout at the banquette cafe tables to read a magazine or work on a laptop

This classic Tudor home in Oakland was given a modern makeover with an interplay of soft and vibrant color, bold patterns, and sleek furniture. The classic woodwork and built-ins of the original house were maintained to add a gorgeous contrast to the modern decor. Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/oakland-tudor-home-renovation

Modern, inviting dental office designed to look and feel like a cozy living space instead of a doctor's office. There are several delineated spaces where patients and family members can hang out and enjoy a cup of coffee from the beverage bar (which has a custom "tile" back splash made from mini dental floss containers!) or do work at the work station, relax in any of the comfy seats in the lounge area or hangout at the banquette cafe tables to read a magazine or work on a laptop

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Houston Interior Designer Lisha Maxey took this Museum District condo from the dated, mirrored walls of the 1980s to Mid Century Modern with a gallery look featuring the client's art collection. "The place was covered with glued-down, floor-to-ceiling mirrors," says Lisha Maxey, senior designer for Homescapes of Houston and principal at LGH Design Services in Houston. "When we took them off the walls, the walls came apart. We ended up taking them down to the studs." The makeover took six months to complete, primarily because of strict condo association rules that only gave the Houston interior designers very limited access to the elevator - through which all materials and team members had to go. "Monday through Friday, we could only be noisy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and if we had to do something extra loud, like sawing or drilling, we had to schedule it with the management and they had to communicate that to the condo owners. So it was just a lot of coordination. But a lot of Inner City Loopers live in these kinds of buildings, so we're used to handling that kind of thing." The client, a child psychiatrist in her 60s, recently moved to Houston from northeast Texas to be with friends. After being widowed three years ago, she decided it was time to let go of the traditionally styled estate that wasn't really her style anyway. An avid diver who has traveled around the world to pursue her passion, she has amassed a large collection of art from her travels. Downsizing to 1,600 feet and wanting to go more contemporary, she wanted the display - and the look - more streamlined. "She wanted clean lines and muted colors, with the main focus being her artwork," says Maxey. "So we made the space a palette for that." Enter the white, gallery-grade paint she chose for the walls: "It's halfway between satin and flat," explains Maxey. "It's not glossy and it's not chalky - just very smooth and clean." Adding to the gallery theme is the satin nickel track lighting with lamps aimed to highlight pieces of art. "This lighting has no wires," notes Maxey. "It's powered by a positive and negative conduit." The new flooring throughout is a blended-grey porcelain tile that looks like wood planks. "It's gorgeous, natural-looking and combines all the beauty of wood with the durability of tile," says Maxey. "We used it throughout the condo to unify the space." After Maxey started looking at the client's bright, vibrant, colorful artwork, she felt the palette couldn't stay as muted anymore. Hence the Mid Century Modern orange leather sofas from West Elm and bright green chairs from Joybird, plus the throw pillows in different textures, patterns and shades of gold, orange and green. The concave lines of the Danish-inspired chairs, she notes, help them look beautiful from all the way around - a key to designing spaces for loft living. "The table in the living room is very interesting," notes Maxey. "It was handmade for the client in 1974 and has a signature on it from the artist. She was adamant about including the piece, which has all these hand-painted black-and-white art tiles on the top. I took one look at it and said 'It's not really going to go.'" However, after cutting 6 inches off the bottom and making it look a little distressed, the table ended up being the perfect complement to the sofas. The dining room table - from Design Within Reach - is a solid piece of mahogany, the chair upholstery a mix of grey velvet and leather and the legs a shiny brass. "The side chairs are leather and the end ones are velvet," says Maxey. "It's a nice textural mix that lends depth and texture." The galley kitchen, meanwhile, has been lightened and brightened, with white quartz countertops and backsplashes mimicking the look of Carrara marble, stainless steel appliances and a velvet green bench seat for a punch of color. The cabinets are painted a cool grey color called "Silverplate." The two bathrooms have been updated with contemporary white vanities and vessel sinks and the master bath now features a walk-in shower tiled in Dolomite white marble (the floor is Bianco Carrara marble mosaic, done in a herringbone pattern. In the master bedroom, Homescapes of Houston knocked down a wall between two smaller closets with swing doors to make one large walk-in closet with pocket doors. The closet in the guest bedroom also came out 13 more inches. The client's artwork throughout personalizes the space and tells the story of a life. There's a huge bowl of shells from the client's diving adventures, framed art from her child psychiatry patients and a 16th century wood carving from a monastery that's been in her family forever. "Her collection is quite impressive," says Maxey. "There's even a framed piece of autographed songs written by John Lennon." (You can see this black-framed piece of art on the wall in the photo above of two green chairs). "We're extremely happy with how the project turned out, and so is the client," says Maxey. "No expense was spared for her. It was a labor of love and we were excited to do it."

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Photo of a landscaping in Other.

Photographer: David Duncan Livingston
Example of an island style formal and enclosed living room design in San Francisco

Modern, inviting dental office designed to look and feel like a cozy living space instead of a doctor's office. There are several delineated spaces where patients and family members can hang out and enjoy a cup of coffee from the beverage bar (which has a custom "tile" back splash made from mini dental floss containers!) or do work at the work station, relax in any of the comfy seats in the lounge area or hangout at the banquette cafe tables to read a magazine or work on a laptop

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The Lohman Oncology Building is a 11,600 sf building of type II construction. The upper floor of the Oncology Building houses an Oncology Clinic. The ground floor of the building was constructed as a shell space. Desert Peak Architects are currently working on the two tenant improvement designs for the bottom floor. The Oncology Clinic includes a large open space with large windows with exceptional views of the Organ Mountains and plenty of natural light for patients with extended treatment periods. Other spaces within the Oncology Suite include a waiting area, reception area, medical assistant area, pharmacy, office spaces and multiple exam rooms. The form of the building is largely the result of providing ample daylight and views for the treatment area. The second story overhangs the ground floor to further emphasize the space from the exterior.

In the summer of 2012 we embarked on a remodel of our 1912 Craftsman. We wanted to redo the kitchen and the upper floor which contained the master bedroom, bathroom, guest room and office. We interviewed approximately 5 other architects prior to finding Mark. We knew right away he was the right person for the job. He was patient, thorough and we could tell he truly loved our home and wanted to work with us to make it even better. His vast experience showed through during the interview process which validated his portfolio. Mark truly became a trusted advisor who would guide us through this remodel process from beginning to end. His planning was precise and he came by many times to re-measure to get every detail accounted for. He was patient and helpful as we made decisions and then changed our minds! He was with us every week of the 10 weeks of the remodel. He attended each weekly meeting with the General Contractor and was at the house numerous other times guiding and really looking out for our best interests. I came to trust him enough to ask his opinion on almost everything from layout to colors and decorating tips! He consistently threw out ideas....many of which we took. Additionally Mark was a tremendous help in referring us to contractors, designers, and retailers to help us along the way. I am ecstatic over the results of the remodel. The kitchen and bath are truly beautiful and full of modern conveniences while maintaining the integrity of the 1912 structure. We were right about our decision to hire Mark and we wholehearted recommend him as an outstanding architect, and more!!

Treatment room of a home based chiropractic practice.
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