Jane Beiles photography The design for this client’s “dream house on the water” capitalizes on every opportunity to incorporate views of the Long Island Sound within the home. The placement and expanse of the fir windows and sliding doors underscore the water’s proximity. The interior gathering space spills out onto the raised outdoor deck and lap pool overlooking the seawall. Reducing the house’s carbon footprint is another priority, accomplished by generating renewable energy on site. The precise angle of the house on the property is calculated for optimal solar energy production by the rooftop photovoltaic panels and a geothermal system installed under the driveway provides heating and cooling for the house. Due to the fact that the site is located on a floodplain, the ground floor of the house is raised and no basement is allowed. This presents a challenge in terms of carving out enough storage space in the main house that one might normally relegate to a basement. Rooms are efficiently sized and serve multiple functions and storage is built-in wherever possible.

Country dining room photo with white walls

Nestled in the redwoods, a short walk from downtown, this home embraces both it’s proximity to town life and nature. Mid-century modern detailing and a minimalist California vibe come together in this special place.

3-4 beds | 2.5-3.5 baths | approx. 1,440-1,815 square feet *Arques Place sold out in January 2017* Located in Sunnyvale’s East Arques and N. Fair Oaks, Arques Place offers: • 85 Townhomes • Community Club House • Front yard space (per location) • Large private outdoor decks • 2 car side by side attached garage • Downstairs bedrooms per plan • Proximity to work centers and major employers • Close to restaurants, shopping, outdoor amenities and parks • Nearby Sunnyvale Caltrain station • Close proximity to parks include Fair Oaks Park, Martin Murphy Junior Park and Columbia Park. • Schools include San Miguel ES, Columbia MS, Fremont HS

The clients for this project approached SALA ‘to create a house that we will be excited to come home to’. Having lived in their house for over 20 years, they chose to stay connected to their neighborhood, and accomplish their goals by extensively remodeling their existing split-entry home.

Example of a large trendy brown floor, wood ceiling and medium tone wood floor great room design in San Luis Obispo with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace

3-4 beds | 2.5-3.5 baths | approx. 1,440-1,815 square feet *Arques Place sold out in January 2017* Located in Sunnyvale’s East Arques and N. Fair Oaks, Arques Place offers: • 85 Townhomes • Community Club House • Front yard space (per location) • Large private outdoor decks • 2 car side by side attached garage • Downstairs bedrooms per plan • Proximity to work centers and major employers • Close to restaurants, shopping, outdoor amenities and parks • Nearby Sunnyvale Caltrain station • Close proximity to parks include Fair Oaks Park, Martin Murphy Junior Park and Columbia Park. • Schools include San Miguel ES, Columbia MS, Fremont HS

3-4 beds | 2.5-3.5 baths | approx. 1,440-1,815 square feet *Arques Place sold out in January 2017* Located in Sunnyvale’s East Arques and N. Fair Oaks, Arques Place offers: • 85 Townhomes • Community Club House • Front yard space (per location) • Large private outdoor decks • 2 car side by side attached garage • Downstairs bedrooms per plan • Proximity to work centers and major employers • Close to restaurants, shopping, outdoor amenities and parks • Nearby Sunnyvale Caltrain station • Close proximity to parks include Fair Oaks Park, Martin Murphy Junior Park and Columbia Park. • Schools include San Miguel ES, Columbia MS, Fremont HS

In the heart of New Orleans, architect Nathan Fell and his family found themselves facing an all-too-familiar dilemma –urban proximity vs. suburban spaciousness. Due to work, school and home schedules, the parents believed too much time was spent indoors, disrupting the family’s wellness. They began contemplating whether it was worth it to exchange proximity to public parks and city amenities for a larger backyard as outdoor access. Rather than relocating, Fell decided to make a bold change by constructing a new family home duplex, “Bienville House,” which “flipped the script” on indoor-outdoor home life within a small urban lot.

3-4 beds | 2.5-3.5 baths | approx. 1,440-1,815 square feet *Arques Place sold out in January 2017* Located in Sunnyvale’s East Arques and N. Fair Oaks, Arques Place offers: • 85 Townhomes • Community Club House • Front yard space (per location) • Large private outdoor decks • 2 car side by side attached garage • Downstairs bedrooms per plan • Proximity to work centers and major employers • Close to restaurants, shopping, outdoor amenities and parks • Nearby Sunnyvale Caltrain station • Close proximity to parks include Fair Oaks Park, Martin Murphy Junior Park and Columbia Park. • Schools include San Miguel ES, Columbia MS, Fremont HS

In the heart of New Orleans, architect Nathan Fell and his family found themselves facing an all-too-familiar dilemma –urban proximity vs. suburban spaciousness. Due to work, school and home schedules, the parents believed too much time was spent indoors, disrupting the family’s wellness. They began contemplating whether it was worth it to exchange proximity to public parks and city amenities for a larger backyard as outdoor access. Rather than relocating, Fell decided to make a bold change by constructing a new family home duplex, “Bienville House,” which “flipped the script” on indoor-outdoor home life within a small urban lot.

In the heart of New Orleans, architect Nathan Fell and his family found themselves facing an all-too-familiar dilemma –urban proximity vs. suburban spaciousness. Due to work, school and home schedules, the parents believed too much time was spent indoors, disrupting the family’s wellness. They began contemplating whether it was worth it to exchange proximity to public parks and city amenities for a larger backyard as outdoor access. Rather than relocating, Fell decided to make a bold change by constructing a new family home duplex, “Bienville House,” which “flipped the script” on indoor-outdoor home life within a small urban lot.

3-4 beds | 2.5-3.5 baths | approx. 1,440-1,815 square feet *Arques Place sold out in January 2017* Located in Sunnyvale’s East Arques and N. Fair Oaks, Arques Place offers: • 85 Townhomes • Community Club House • Front yard space (per location) • Large private outdoor decks • 2 car side by side attached garage • Downstairs bedrooms per plan • Proximity to work centers and major employers • Close to restaurants, shopping, outdoor amenities and parks • Nearby Sunnyvale Caltrain station • Close proximity to parks include Fair Oaks Park, Martin Murphy Junior Park and Columbia Park. • Schools include San Miguel ES, Columbia MS, Fremont HS

This 1,650 sf beach house was designed and built to meed FEMA regulations given it proximity to ocean storm surges and flood plane. It is built 5 feet above grade with a skirt that effectively allows the ocean surge to flow underneath the house should such an event occur. The approval process was considerable given the client needed natural resource special permits given the proximity of wetlands and zoning variances due to pyramid law issues.

Gorgeous, gut-renovated 3 family brick row house with private backyard located in Jersey City Heights, a 1/2 mile to the Journal Square PATH station. Every inch of this beautiful, prestigious brick townhome has been recently renovated & upgraded. All apartments feature stainless steel Frigidaire appliances, quartz countertops, hardwood white shaker cabinets, restored original wood floors and beautiful window moldings. Shared basement with storage space and shared commercial washer/dryer. Common rooftop accessible through internal stairway with sweeping views of Manhattan. Better known to residents simply as ‘The Heights’ and often compared to as the next Brooklyn. Voted Curbed New York’s 2016 Neighborhood of the Year by readers, enjoy the thriving arts scene, local neighborhood fare and close proximity to Manhattan. This incredible opportunity to own a turnkey 3 family with great rental income will not last!

This 1,650 sf beach house was designed and built to meed FEMA regulations given it proximity to ocean storm surges and flood plane. It is built 5 feet above grade with a skirt that effectively allows the ocean surge to flow underneath the house should such an event occur. The approval process was considerable given the client needed natural resource special permits given the proximity of wetlands and zoning variances due to pyramid law issues.

3-4 beds | 2.5-3.5 baths | approx. 1,440-1,815 square feet *Arques Place sold out in January 2017* Located in Sunnyvale’s East Arques and N. Fair Oaks, Arques Place offers: • 85 Townhomes • Community Club House • Front yard space (per location) • Large private outdoor decks • 2 car side by side attached garage • Downstairs bedrooms per plan • Proximity to work centers and major employers • Close to restaurants, shopping, outdoor amenities and parks • Nearby Sunnyvale Caltrain station • Close proximity to parks include Fair Oaks Park, Martin Murphy Junior Park and Columbia Park. • Schools include San Miguel ES, Columbia MS, Fremont HS

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This transitional yet modern renovation has many elements that make it unique. The wall of windows have a clean lined drywall finish with wall lights above. The panelled wall in Benjamin's Moore's Hale Navy adds warmth and character to the space. The custom banquette, art work, wallpaper, herringbone backsplash ..... it all mixes together perfectly ;) photos by Valerie Wilcox