Built on Frank Sinatra’s estate, this custom home was designed to be a fun and relaxing weekend retreat for our clients who live full time in Orange County. As a second home and playing up the mid-century vibe ubiquitous in the desert, we departed from our clients’ more traditional style to create a modern and unique space with the feel of a boutique hotel. Classic mid-century materials were used for the architectural elements and hard surfaces of the home such as walnut flooring and cabinetry, terrazzo stone and straight set brick walls, while the furnishings are a more eclectic take on modern style. We paid homage to “Old Blue Eyes” by hanging a 6’ tall image of his mug shot in the entry.

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When it comes to scheduling and tracking progress, Margot runs a tight ship. She coordinates details with near flawless precision. She also works behind the scenes to make certain that the office and the workflow run seamlessly.

Step 2: Project Kick Off Once we’re aligned, your project officially begins. We introduce your team, confirm the scope, and outline your project timeline so you know exactly what to expect. At this stage, we also set you up in Buildertrend—your dedicated project portal. Through Buildertrend, you can track progress, view updates and photos, approve selections, and communicate directly with our team at any time.

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Step 3: Design Development This is where your vision starts to come to life. We work closely with you to refine layouts, select materials, and design a space that balances function and style. During this phase, many clients visit our Louisville showroom to see cabinetry, countertops, tile, and finishes in person. Being able to touch and compare materials makes decision-making easier and more confident. We also collaborate with trusted vendors to ensure every element of your remodel meets our standards for quality and durability—from cabinetry and surfaces to tile and fixtures. At this stage, we also set you up in Buildertrend—your dedicated project portal. Through Buildertrend, you can track progress, view updates and photos, approve selections, and communicate directly with our team at any time.

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Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

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Meet Luke Owen, the founder of Owen Homes. Luke began Owen Homes back in 2004 after graduating from William Jewel college and years of working on his father's framing crew. Luke collaborates with you to create custom blueprints for your future home that consider the existing site conditions, your family’s lifestyle, and your comfortable budget. Once the blueprints are complete and permit ready, he will focus on the project finances. Luke will provide documentation and guidance to help secure the construction loan, track progress and send draw requests every 2 weeks and also help you through closing.