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CONTEMPORARY NEW HOMES

Sound of water This lakeside home is shaped by its tricky site, the views and
a quest for airy living spaces

Outside the box Contrasting materials, layered planes and sculptural cutouts
on the exterior of this new house inform the interior living spaces

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TRADITIONAL UPDATES
In the frame Reshuffled and optimized for modern life, this grand home
displays a touch of strong, simple industrial chic

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Case study: redecorate Not every home transformation involves structural

changes. New paint and furnishings and a good eye for color and design can
elevate an interior out of the ordinary

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Kitchens Rethinking a kitchen to match the style of the house can result in an
improvement in light and spaciousness, as well as day-to-day functionality

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IN THE CITY
Storybook ending Everything in this 19th-century Federal-style townhouse
was replaced to create a magical retreat for a writer and his family

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Forever springtime To escape the harsh local winters, the owner of this
apartment requested an interior that would remind her of sunnier climes

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New identity Every picture tells a story in this remodeled Washington, DC

townhouse. The owners, one a photographer, moved from Guatemala

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USE OF MATERIALS
With a twist Designed to have an intimate connection to the rural landscape,
this house incorporates raw materials that have been left to warp and weather

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Commanding perspective A mans home is his castle. Its a saying that

resonates with this new house, which explores myriad ways to balance solid
concrete forms with lighter, more ephemeral elements

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Private lives
These bold, modern residences open up to the outdoors one
way, but are screened from public view in the other direction

Sound of water
This lakeside home is shaped by its tricky site,
the views and a quest for airy living spaces

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A verse form with strict style constraints will

often bring out the best in a poet. And for an
architect, tight environmental restrictions can
also inspire a particularly imaginative response.
Such was the case with this new home, by
principal John DeForest and project architect
Ted Cameron of DeForest Architects. The
owners had looked at several properties in the
area before settling on a long, relatively narrow
option that ofered spectacular outlooks to the
lake and mountains, says DeForest.
The site fronted onto the lake on one side
and was bordered by a public lane on the other.

The owners naturally wanted their home to

ofer privacy on the laneway side, and open up
to the views on the other. They also requested
that the residence be modern, but warm and
welcoming, and have strong indoor-outdoor
connections.
With the existing house on the site razed,
DeForest designed a generous, two-story residence to it neatly into the available space.
The issue of privacy from the lane was
addressed in several ways, says Cameron.
First there are levels of separation between
the street and the large pivoting front door.

Preceding pages: This dramatic

great room forms part of a lakeside
residence. It features full-height
stacking doors that retract to make
the indoors and outdoors one.
Above: As the house is edged by
a busy laneway, architect John
DeForest created a wood wall and
entry courtyard to act as a buffer.
Left: In addition to the main living
spaces, a home office and exercise
room share the water view

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Preceding pages: Green channel

glass above the large pivot entry
door provides privacy, yet filters
natural light into the home. The soffit
under the entry canopy is fir.
Far right: The orientation of the
house was tweaked to optimize
views of a mature tree on the terrace
in front of the outdoor living area.
Suspending the ceiling from the steel
structure has resulted in an openplan space with few support posts.

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Planting softens a staggered ip wall, and

theres a large entry court behind that.
While the wall and courtyard bufer the lane
traic, the exterior treatment of the house on
this side adds to its tucked-away feel.
Despite being two-story, the house strikes a
low proile when viewed from the street, says
DeForest. We emphasized horizontal lines in
the design seen in the fence, the wood siding
and in the shape of the house itself.
The siding has a thin proile, which is a
more contemporary interpretation of the traditional clapboards seen on neighboring houses.

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The multitude of slender lines also help further

the horizontal emphasis.
To optimize natural light and privacy we
introduced a band of channel glass along the
upper level of this side of the home. The translucent green glass adds texture, and casts a lovely
light on the interior. This glass also features
translucent insulation.
The entry path runs alongside the courtyard
to a solid swing door that opens to a doubleheight entry space. Straight ahead is a dramatic
great room that incorporates the kitchen, dining
and living spaces in one volume. Beyond this

there are waterfront entertaining spaces, which

include a contemporary excercise room and
oice. Stairs to the left lead up to the master
suite and bedrooms, all pushed to the scenic
side of the house, which opens out to a series
of decks.
The impact of the great room is even greater
for its absence of structural support columns.
To keep the room uncluttered, the wood
ceiling is suspended from the concealed steel
framework above, Cameron says.
Floor-to-ceiling doors in the great room
open to the entry patio and the lakefront terrace.

Above: Designer Nancy Burfiend

chose clean-lined, low profile
furniture, to avoid detracting from
the outlook. A neutral palette with
an emphasis on textural fabrics
enhances the connection to the
natural environment. The fireplace
was designed by the architect
and combines two of the main
construction materials steel and
wood. Large area rugs help to
demarcate areas and bring warmth
to the stone floors.

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Right: The kitchen, at one end of

the great room, is in white oak,
with the raised section on the
outer island in walnut. While it
appears understated, the kitchen
has a wealth of functionality,
with a second island that is used
for prepping. A large pantry, the
appliances and a third counter are to
one side of the space.

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DeForest says addressing issues of heating

and cooling was vital, given the extreme climate
of the region.
Pulled back, the large doors ofer eicient
cross ventilation in summer. In winter, in-loor
heating and the centrally set, custom steel
and wood ireplace keep the interiors warm
and snug.
While the house nestles demurely beside the
lake, the choices of materials tie it even more
closely into the natural setting.
The principal construction materials are
wood, steel, glass and stone, but board-formed

Architect: DeForest Architects (Seattle,

WA); project architect Ted Cameron;
principal, John DeForest AIA, CORA
Interior designer: Nancy Burfiend IIDA,
ASID, NB Design Group
Landscape designer: Randy Allworth,
Allworth Design
Structural engineer: Harriott Valentine
Engineers
Builder: Prestige Residential
Construction
Siding: Custom profile drop cedar
siding; Channel glass by Pilkington
Profilit through Technical Glass
Products, installed by Eastside Glass
Roofing: Standing seam Kynar-painted
steel by Nucor, in Dark Bronze
Doors and windows: Weiland-clad
fir sliding doors and windows; Sierra
Pacific-clad fir windows and swing
doors; solid-core flush rift-cut white oak
interior doors, Emtek Hercules levers
Skylights: Velux
Flooring: Walnut; Marley limestone
by Exquisite Surfaces, laid by Michael
Homchick Stoneworks, Dalle De France
finish for interiors, Rustic for exteriors
Paints: White Dove by Benjamin Moore
Lighting: Juno recessed downlights,
with Lutron RA2 controls
Heating: Triangle Tube, radiant in-floor
Furniture: Baker, Cameron Furniture,
Plantation, Phoenix Day Lighting, Peter
Alexander, Artemide Lighting, A Rudin,
Altura, Meyer Wells, Bradley-Hughes,
Room & Board, custom upholstery by
Village Interiors
Floor coverings: Rugs by Driscoll
Robbins, Tamarian and Erik Lindstrm
Blinds: Lutron, motorized
Custom steelwork: Stair and railing
with blackened finish and painted entry
gate designed by DeForest Architects
Kitchen cabinetry: Rift-cut white oak
with bookmatched veneer; plain sawn
walnut at raised bar

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concrete is seen outside the entry and behind

the steel and wood stair. The raw, industrial
look of the concrete contrasts the smooth polish
of the wood inishes.
The generous use of wood seen on the front
wall and siding is continued on the interior,
says Cameron. A variety of species is used for
textural interest the ceiling is ir, for example, and the kitchen cabinetry and ireplace are
in rich-grained walnut. Other natural materials include the limestone loors which feature
throughout, with the exception of the entry
passage, which has a walnut loor.

The great rooms expansive volume ofers

subtle demarcations for diferent areas. The
large ireplace bufers the living spaces from
the dining area, and a tall island screens kitchen
clutter from the adjacent dining table. The
L-shaped kitchen has a second island to the
rear for food prep. A large pantry and most
appliances are to one side, out of sight.
Interior designer Nancy Buriend says lowproile furniture with clean lines was selected to
avoid detracting from the views.
Warm wood tones, a neutral palette, and
textural fabrics foster the connection to nature.

Above: An expansive deck that

opens off the master suite is built on
the roof of the excercise room below.
Walnut and steel on the custom
fireplace reference materials seen
elsewhere. The bathroom beyond
has a spa-like ambiance. Clerestory
windows throughout the house
provide efficient cooling by venting
hot air in the summer months.
Story by Charles Moxham
Photography by
Benjamin Benschneider

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Outside the box

Contrasting materials, layered planes and sculptural
cutouts on the exterior of this new house
inform the interior living spaces
Taking the less conventional
approach to design is a sure
way to give a house a strong
identity and sense of place.
Invariably, form is dictated by
function, and building materials take on a whole new
signiicance.
For this project, architect
Scott West created a bold,
multi-layered facade where
walls slice through windows
and cutouts provide changing

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perspectives that blur the line

between inside and out. The
sculptural, geometric form of
the architecture extends to the
landscaping, where the entry
path turns at right angles and
is lanked by terraced gardens.
The house is on an
exposed corner lot, says
West.
Consequently,
the
owner wanted the suggestion
of a barrier between the street
and the house without the

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unfriendly look of a fence. We

turned the front door sideways
so it is not an open invitation
for just anyone to wander up
the path.
Strong, bold materials and
an absence of large windows
on the corner elevation also
create a visual defense. West
teamed natural slate, ip hardwood and stucco with a new
proprietary bamboo tongueand-groove
siding.
Each

material deines a separate

piece of the 3-D composition.
Rather than presenting
rooms as a collection of little
boxes, I designed the house
as a sculptural assembly of
spaces, says West. The gaps
in between the solid planes
create a negative detailing,
which is where the windows
are positioned.
At the front, a chimney-like
element wrapped in ip wood

encloses mechanical services,

while a matching horizontal
plane forms an awning above
the entry.
The ip and bamboo help
to bring a little organic softness
to the modern design and the
hard-edged stone and stucco
forms, the architect says.
Most of the materials
appear to slice through the
house to form interior walls.
Slate looring also runs from

the inside to the outside,

creating a seamless transition
between indoor and outdoor
living areas.
A semi-freestanding wall of
wood deines the main circulation axis through the house. As
with the exterior, this features
cutouts that allow glimpses of
the kitchen and dining areas
on the other side. West says
the wall is clad in preinished
wood looring with mitered

corners, which was a highly

cost-efective solution.
Interior designer Catherine
Cocke enhanced the gray
tone-on-tone color palette in
the house. In the large, galleystyle kitchen, gray cabinets are
teamed with custom marble
countertops and a Porcelanosa
white tile backsplash. However, it is the extra-long island
that forms the centerpiece of
the room.

Facing page: This new house

designed by Scott West is a 3-D
composition of intersecting vertical
and horizontal planes. The recessed
areas of the puzzle, often called
negative detailing, are where the
windows are positioned.
Above: The landscaping follows
similar orthogonal lines, and
incorporates a runnel water feature.
The original plans continue the axis
of the water feature on the other side
of the house.

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Preceding pages, above and facing

page: A long dividing wall clad in
prefinished wood flooring defines
the main circulation axis. The
kitchen floor is on two levels, so a
dining area could be accommodated
at one end of the long island. The
textural wall in the living room is
faux horse hair.
Right: A stone wall separates the
master bedroom and bathroom, but
a double-sided fire within the wall,
allows views in both directions.

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The lot has a slight slope,

which is absorbed within the
design, says West. The loor
level steps down in the hallway and kitchen. We designed
a continuous island countertop, but because the loor level
is higher at one end than the
other, the top is an ideal height
for a dining table. At the other
end the loor is 6in lower,
which is the right height for
working at the island.

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living room has a high ceiling
and a light, airy feel. This is
helped by the seamless low
to a patio, which efectively
doubles the size of the room.
Here, the ip wood appears to
slide through the glass to form
a large wall and a suspended
ceiling element.
In the master suite, it is the
slate as well as the ip, that
lows from inside to out.

Architect: Scott West AIA,

West Architecture Studio (Atlanta, GA)
Interior designer: Scott West and
Catherine Cocke, Catherine Cocke
Interiors
Structural engineer: PEC Structural
Engineering
Builder: Cablik Enterprises
Siding: Stucco, bamboo, ip wood
Doors and windows: Dark Bronze
storefront by Clearvue Glass
Flooring: Custom stained oak
Cabinet company: CKS Cabinetry
Kitchen pendants: ET2

Countertops: Custom marble by Marmi

Natural Stone
Backsplash: Porcelanosa
Faucets: Hudson Reed
Kitchen appliances: Fisher & Paykel
Porch fan: Big Ass Fans
Story by Colleen Hawkes
Photography by Galina Coada

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Facing page: Designed as an

extension to the living room, the
patio features the same materials
slate flooring, an ip wood ceiling,
and natural slate wall.
Above: The master bedroom on the
upper level opens out to a private
balcony. Similarly, the adjoining
bathroom has its own private
terrace, with a garden and Japanese
maple tree.

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traditional updates

With an accent
These homes combine classic charms with
an altogether more contemporary edge

In the frame
Reshuffled and optimized for modern life,
this grand home displays a touch
of strong, simple industrial chic

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When it comes to traditional house remodels

there can often be a design disconnect. Owners
may fall for a grand historic exterior, but are less
fond of the claustrophobic rooms and poorly
oriented living spaces that are hallmarks of
architectural times gone by.
This was the scenario for the owners of a
1920s residence remodeled by architect William
Massey. The owners loved the grand lines of the
house, and the brick and limestone facade, but
not so much the dark, cramped interiors.
In terms of exterior work, the facades were
repointed and the house expanded with a new

After

Before

open porch and pergola at the rear and a new

deck of the upstairs master suite, says Massey.
However, on the inside, the remodeling was
comprehensive with all three levels reworked.
New spaces were added to the underused basement, including a gymnasium, games room and
media room. However this project is more about
the irst and second loors, which were extensively updated.
Remodeling issues with older interiors are
often about light and space. The formal rooms
traditionally looked to the front of a home but
sufered from poor connections to the rear.

Before

Preceding pages: In this project, the

exteriors were refreshed and the
house opened to the back yard.
Above left and left: The entry and
living areas have glass and steel
frames as a modern insertion. Heavy
wood work was replaced.
Legend: 1 entry, 2 hall, 3 living,
4 sitting, 5 dining, 6 study, 7 kitchen,
8 pantry, 9 bathroom, 10 sunroom,
11 mudroom, 12 breakfast room,
13 laundry, 14 bedroom, 15 porch.

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Preceding pages: Taking a cue from

an existing arched opening, Massey
broadened several connections
between the living spaces, to set up
oblique sightlines across the home.
Above and right: The living room
has been transformed into a light,
welcoming space. The brick fireplace
now features a marble fire surround,
echoing the use of this material at
the entry. Dark cabinetry has been
replaced with light-toned cabinets
and open shelving.

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Before

Interiors were often cluttered and clogged

by an excess of small ancillary spaces, says
Massey. Moving around was time consuming
and natural light often could not penetrate and
low through the generous public spaces.
To address these issues on the irst loor,
the architect stripped out a central bathroom
and several closets. In their place, a stair and
rear hall improve pedestrian connections and
light low. The living room, sitting room and
dining area remain in the same place, but the
connections between these spaces have been
improved, creating vistas through the home

and further enhancing light penetration.

The kitchen was moved to the other side of
the house, replacing the master bedroom which
is now in the former second-loor attic. A breakfast room and sunny laundry were added at
the rear corners, replacing a sunroom and mud
room. The hallway between these rooms leads
to the new covered porch, creating a seamless
connection to the rear yard.
Upstairs, another bedroom and the master
suite were added. The new master bedroom
opens to a deck that had been a roof. This
was achieved by removing a gable window,

expanding the opening and introducing French

doors in its place. Rooms at this level were set
back beneath the rooline, where possible, to
optimize room heights one owner is quite tall.
In terms of the interior look, we began by
stripping all the original wall plaster, which had
sagged over time, and swapped out the existing dark oak window surrounds, says Massey.
The mouldings and baseboards were replaced
with standard traditional forms that suited the
house but were not as oppressive visually. Large
dark beams in the dining room were also taken
out, greatly lightening the space.

Top: The corner sitting room had

been under used in the original
design. The architect opened the
space up to the adjacent living room
and added a bookcase for warmth.
Above: Walnut kitchen cabinets are
separated from the oak floors by
stainless steel toekicks. The quartzite
countertops and backsplash were
chosen as they offer visual interest
without overwhelming the space.

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Above: The new upstairs double

bedroom has its own deck a space
reclaimed from a central roof. Two
other roofs, slightly lower to left
and right, feature black stone, like a
Japanese garden, solely for the eyes
of those standing out on the deck.
Right: Low room heights under the
eaves were a consideration in terms
of room layouts upstairs. In this
childs bedroom the lowest point is
given over to a seating nook.

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The entry halls porcelain loors and marble

walls create a sense of arrival thats in keeping
with the exterior, says Massey. And it is right
from the front entry that you are greeted by a
key accent in this design two contemporary,
industrial-look steel and glass freestanding
walls. The screen at the entry is repeated at the
edge of the adjacent dining area, as a divider
from the hallway.
The elements are transparent, so they dont
afect issues of visual space or light penetration
Massey says one owner owns a factory and
wanted a little of its strong, simple aesthetic to

Architect: William Massey AIA, Massey

Associates Architects (Chicago)
Interior design: David MacKenzie
Kitchen designer: William Massey
Cabinet company:
All Seasons Woodwork
Builder: WZ Home Improvement
Structural engineer: Sound Structures
Doors and windows: Marvin
Flooring: Rift-cut white oak
Paints: Benjamin Moore
Lighting: Halo, recessed
Heating: Carrier
Steel window walls: Series 500 by
A&S Window Associates
Kitchen cabinetry: Walnut and
quartered brown elm
Countertops: Luca di Luna Quartzite
statuary marble and engineered stone
Kitchen sink: Elkay
Faucets: Tara by Dornbracht
Oven, cooktop, ventilation,
microwave: Wolf
Refrigeration: Thermador
Dishwwasher: Miele
Waste disposal: KitchenAid

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inform and bring a sense of crisp modernity to

the serene traditional spaces.
The house has another less obvious modern
inclusion. It has achieved the enviable merit of
a Silver LEED project. The fact that the ratio of
bedroom numbers to overall loor space was
relatively low tipped by the upgrade of the
basement had made this harder to achieve.
There was no room for solar panels, but
everything else has been addressed, says
Massey. Aspects included reusing existing
building materials, minimizing construction
waste, and specifying water-sense plumbing.

Natural ventilation was optimized and there is

a new high-tech heat recovery air conditioning
system. All paints and inishes are low VOC.
Outdoors, eicient site irrigation and the choice
of local plantings also contributed to the homes
eco-friendly rating.
The reinvented home is warm and illed
with light the rear hall, repositioned kitchen
and corner breakfast room open the house to the
rear yard, as does the new covered porch. The
spaces are simpler and more user friendly, and
the new master suite includes a private deck
looking out to landscaped views.

Above: To the rear, a covered porch

was replaced with an open porch
and pergola, reached from most
rooms by a new rear hallway. This
established a strong indoor-outdoor
flow. The new master bedroom and
deck can be seen on the level above.
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case study redecorate

Change of heart
Not every home transformation involves structural changes.
New paint and furnishings and a good eye for color and
design can elevate an interior out of the ordinary

Urban edge
A country interior gives way to a more sophisticated
modern look in this home one that better reflects
the personalities of the new owners

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No matter whether you have recently

moved into a new house, or are simply in
need of change, the transforming power
of a cleverly redecorated interior cannot
be underestimated.
For the new owners of this house,
Marie Tillman and Joe Shenton, it was the
layout and low that appealed, along with
the space outdoors, which was ideal for a
family with four children, and another on
the way.
The country-themed interior, on the
other hand, was not so compelling. With

its gold walls, exposed brown beams and

red-lacquered shelving units, the living
area summed up everything they didnt
want, says Julia Buckingham Edelmann,
the interior designer commissioned to
transform the space.
Having worked with Marie on the
couples former apartment I was well
aware of her tastes, which were more urban
and sophisticated, Edelmann says. We
collaborated on every aspect the design
was a meeting of minds, which always
makes a project run more smoothly. We

Before

Preceding pages: A new coat of paint has

completely transformed this family home in a
picturesque Chicago suburb. Interior designer Julia
Buckingham Edelmann had the existing millwork
in the living room painted in a dark charcoal shade,
which highlights the books and modern artworks.
Facing page: Black accents bring a touch of drama
to the entry the black contrasts soft gray walls
and crisp white mouldings.
Above and left: Country turns modern an
overpowering red bookcase at the opposite end of
the room was also transformed with new paint.

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Before

Top and above: The existing bar that anchors

one end of the bookcase in the living room was
reworked to create an extension to the millwork,
improving the visual connection. New mirror tiles
on the backsplash enhance the sophisticated,
urban look of the new interior.
Above right: Two new Caracole wing chairs
upholstered in Donghia fabrics provide a second
seating area within the large living room.
Facing page: The color gray also defines the family
room. Because the setting is private, there are no
drapes, which reinforces the clean lines.

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both knew we had to get rid of the country

colors and the beadboard wainscoting
on every wall. It was important that her
modern furniture pieces could work in the
new interior.
The solution involved a complete
change of color, in varying shades of gray
and charcoal. In the entry, this was sharpened to include crisp white and black
accents on the railings, stair treads and
picture frames.
A softer look prevails in the living
room, where the gold walls were repainted

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gray, and the bookcases were painted in

a darker charcoal shade that ofsets the
colorful spines and collected objects.
We also made signiicant changes
where the bookcase meets an existing
bar, says Edelmann. I extended the millwork along the top and bottom of the bar
so it is more integrated visually. And we
added mirror tiles to the back to introduce
a little more urban glamour.
The furnishings relect a far more
sophisticated look, and include Modernist
chrome furniture by Milo Baughman.

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Before

Left: A touch of drama in the dining room the

walls are covered in a Lee Jofa peacock wallpaper,
with the turquoise and soft gray shades echoed
by the frosted glass bottles on the table. The
wavy organic ceramic pots beneath the mirror, by
Ohio artist Tara Lynn Winslow, contrast the sleek
Modernist form of the sculptural light fixture.
Top: Colorful sheepskin covers on two ottomans
add an unexpectedly whimsical touch to this
seating area in the master suite.
Above: Before the renovation, the dining room
was completely devoid of decoration.

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Edelmann added Caracole wing

chairs, creating a second, intimate seating
area away from the ireplace and the
reupholstered sofas.
There are also textural, organic
elements in evidence throughout the interior, often in the form of accessories and
tables, says the designer. These add
visual warmth and ensure the interior is
not too predictable. I love a disparity
something a little unexpected.
In the formal dining room, a dramatic
peacock Lee Jofa wallpaper fulills this

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role. Formerly devoid of all decoration,

this room is now vibrant, with turquoise
tones picked out in the accessories as well
as the wallpaper. A Modernist light ixture
is the pice de rsistance.
While the wallpaper is inherently
traditional, it does have a modern twist,
especially teamed with the light ixture.
The kitchen also has had a complete
makeover, with the cabinetry and island
countertop painted in fresh white and
taupe, respectively. Here again, light
ittings create a real talking point.

Interior designer: Julia Buckingham Edelmann,

Buckingham Interiors + Design (Chicago)
Paints and varnishes: Farrow & Ball in Hardwick
White, Pavillion Gray and Stony Ground
Dining room wallcovering: Lee Jofa Byron
in Teal & Graphite
Entry lighting: Spellbound chandelier, Currey & Co
Great room lighting: Waterloo chandelier,
Currey & Co; Janus sconces, Robert Abbey
Great room furniture: Equus coffee table; Forest
Park side table; Silver Cooper side table from Arteriors;
Caracole wing chairs upholstered in Donghia Bergamo
and Castel fabrics; TCS tub chairs upholstered in Lee
Jofa Threads fabric; antique bench

Kitchen backsplash: Calacatta marble

Countertops: Calacatta on perimeter; painted wood
Oven: Wolf
Master bedroom: Viola Iron and Ivory beaded
chandelier from Arteriors
Master bedroom wallcovering: Romo Mark
Alexander in Srinagar Chalk
Powder room wallcovering: Phillip Jeffries Chain
Link in Metallic Silver on Ivory Manila Hemp

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Above left and far left: Existing cabinetry in the

kitchen was retained, but repainted to brighten
the space. The wood countertop on the island was
lacquered in a taupe shade to remove the country
look, while the perimeter countertops were
replaced with Calacatta marble.
Top and above: A vintage silver bench adds a
touch of glamour to the master bedroom (top).
The powder room features a novel ceramic piece,
and a Phillip Jeffries Chain Link wallpaper.
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Photography by Eric Hausman

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kitchens

Look twice
Remodeling this kitchen has maximized the space
and transformed the aesthetics it is now more in
keeping with the character of the 1920s home
It often takes the eye of a designer to
see the potential of a space, especially
when its a kitchen that hasnt changed for
many years.
This project is a case in point. Although
the owners wanted to update the original
kitchen, they were reasonably happy with
its layout. Architect Linda Brettler could
see a better alternative, however.
The existing kitchen had a U-shaped
work area with a peninsula that efectively
cut the kitchen in half. It felt chopped up
and conined, and the peninsula blocked

Facing page: Light, bright and cheerful this

kitchen has been completely transformed by
architect Linda Brettler. The original kitchen had a
peninsula jutting into the space, blocking the flow.
In the new layout, an island allows for circulation
down either side, and ensures the view through
to the outdoors can still be glimpsed from the
dining room. The remodeling project included new
French doors with side lights.
Above: An extra-large farmhouse sink is positioned
beneath the window. The perimeter countertops
are a dark-colored, durable quartz.

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Above: To create a point of difference, a rich teal

blue color was chosen for the island. Chamfered
edges and legs enhance the furniture look.
The quartz countertop on the island features
embedded crystals that make the surface glow
by day and night. Overhead display cabinets are
enlivened by an acid yellow on the rear walls.
Above right: The display cabinets are also
characterized by the use of rolled glass, which
creates a slightly rippled effect, reminiscent of old
glass windows. The designer ensured there are no
visible peg holes for shelving.

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the view through to the outdoors from the

adjoining dining room.
Brettlers solution was to wrap the
cabinetry around the walls, with an island
positioned lengthways. This allows for
a circulation area on either side. It also
makes the kitchen seem much larger.
It is sometimes surprising what you
can it into a kitchen, the architect says.
But this renovation was also about
transforming the look of the space.
Because this is a 1920s house in an
historic preservation area, we wanted to

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introduce a little more character through

the detailing. Cabinets on the exterior wall
have furniture-style feet with small arches.
And the island, with its chamfered edges
and legs like mini columns, also resembles
a piece of furniture.
This efect is reinforced by the choice
of a rich teal-blue paint inish to contrast
the white on the perimeter cabinets.
The island is more highly lacquered
for added durability and to create another
point of diference, says Brettler. And
we chose a lighter quartz countertop with

small embedded crystals that provide

luminosity the whole kitchen glows.
Color also appears on the rear walls in
the overhead display cabinets.
The acid yellow has a bit of an edge to
it that feels crisper and more modern than
many other yellows, says Brettler. We
didnt extend the crown moulding all the
way around the walls this also helps to
keep the look fresh.
Hexagonal Calacatta mosaics are
another unexpected, fun element in a
kitchen that doesnt take itself too seriously.

Architect: Linda Brettler AIA, Linda Brettler Architect

(Los Angeles)
Builder: Metropolis Construction
Cabinet company: Woodworking LA
Cabinets: Painted wood
Hardware: Rejuvenation and Restoration Hardware
Countertops: Engineered stone on perimeter; quartz
on island
Backsplash: Hollywood mosaic in Calacatta marble
from Walker Zanger
Sink: Rohl single-bowl apron sink
Faucets: Rohl bridge in polished chrome
Lighting: Median pendants from Sundance Catalog
Oven: BlueStar

Dishwasher and refrigeration: KitchenAid

Bar stools: Baba in Canaletto Walnut from Design
Within Reach
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Photography by Jim Simmons

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High performer
As the pivotal point of a kitchen, the sink
plays a key role. Houzer sinks combine
pure functionality with good looks
Cutting-edge architecture has had a
strong inluence on home interiors in
recent years today, designers bring
their expertise to bear on many products,
including items we use every day.
The kitchen sink is no exception. As
the center of the work triangle, the sink
is pivotal. Houzer, a leading specialist
in kitchen sinks, has long recognized the
importance a sink plays in both the look
and functionality of a kitchen.
The Epicure apron front sink, for
example, was designed to complement

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countertops that relect todays rich

material palette notably stone, quartz
and solid surfaces. It was also designed to
be an ideal match for professional-grade
kitchen appliances.
The series takes its cue from the classic
farmhouse apron-front sink, adding a
dash of sophistication to give it an urban
edge. With its clean lines and generous
size, the Epicure is right at home in both
modern and more traditional kitchens.
The Epicure is manufactured from
premium-grade 16/18 T-304 stainless steel

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with a brushed satin inish. StoneGuard

undercoating provides acoustic insulation
to keep noise levels under control.
The Bellus series is another popular
option. This topmount sink displays crisp,
clean lines that create a pleasing simplicity. Houzer says the reined geometry of
the Bellus makes it particularly well suited
to modern, high-performance laminate
countertops.
This sink is manufactured from the
same high-grade stainless steel as the
Epicure, and comes with Mega-Shield

sound insulation. Other features of the

Bellus include a raised rim and four-inch
back ledge area, which enhances the sleek
simplicity of the sink.
For additional information, contact
Houzer Inc, 2605 Kuser Rd, Hamilton, NJ
08691, phone 800 880 3639. Email: info@
houzersink.com. Or visit the website:
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Facing page: A good sink is the finishing touch to

a great kitchen. This kitchen features the Epicure
apron front sink from Houzer. Although modeled
on the traditional farmhouse apron sink, the
Epicure has a distinctly modern appearance. It is
made from premium-grade T-304 stainless steel
and has acoustic insulation for sound deadening.
Above and left: Topmount sinks are also finding
favor the Bellus from Houzer provides an
especially generous sink for this new kitchen. This
sink is also manufactured from premium-grade
stainless steel. Both the Bellus and Epicure have a
lustrous satin finish.

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Simply
French
Shades of vanilla and warm
wood tones bring a French
Country look to this kitchen

Above: The island in this kitchen

features ample storage in the form
of concealed cabinets and drawers
at either end. The creamy painted
cabinetry wears a distressed finish
that suggests age.
Right: Open shelving provides extra
storage and gives a prominent
place to display china, adding to the
French Provincial feel. Natural light
enhances the finish of the walls and
the sheen of the granite countertops.

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Matching a kitchen to the architectural style

and decor of a house makes good design sense,
but its equally important to ensure the space
is highly functional, with easy connections to
adjacent rooms.
Before this renovation by kitchen designer
Pauline Stockwell and interior designer Heather
Thorley, the kitchen was closed of from the
casual living area and formal family room on
either side. A large dining table made movement around the kitchen awkward, and the lack
of storage and counter space also needed to be
addressed, says Stockwell.
For the new design, the homeowners
wanted to improve functionality, while retaining the traditional French Provincial theme that
was in keeping with the rest of the house. It was
also important to open up the space so it could
become the social hub of the home.
The kitchen was blocked of from the casual
living room by cabinetry and a refrigerator the
ceiling beam shows where it was situated. The
cabinetry was removed to improve circulation
and make the space more inviting.
In its place, a double-sided shelving unit
was installed, adding to the French Provincial
aesthetic and providing extra storage space.
A new island also provided more storage and
maximized the available counter space.
The owners have two children, and wanted
the kitchen to be the heart of the home, says
Stockwell. Introducing an island means cooking has become a more social activity. And
opening the space up has created a gathering
place for family and friends.
In keeping with the theme, the color palette
is neutral, with a few tonal variations for the
sake of visual cohesion.
The cabinetry was given a distressed, aged
look, and is complemented by the decorative
inish on the walls, which suggests the color and
texture of old-world plaster.

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Kitchen designer: Pauline Stockwell,

Pauline Stockwell Design
Interior designer: Heather Thorley
Cabinet company: Hughes Joinery
Cabinets: Recessed panels with
distressed paint effect
Countertops: Granite by Bramco;
Blackwood by Hughes Joinery
Range: Falcon Toledo with induction
cooktop
Refrigeration: Miele
Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel
Hardware: Blum Tandembox
Bar stools: David Shaw Furniture
Story by Ellen Dorset
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Left: To make use of space, the

refrigerator-freezer sits along the
back wall and is integrated into the
cabinetry. The formal living room
is situated just behind the kitchen.
Stockwell devised a layout that flows
around a kitchen island, which ties in
with the cabinetry and floors.
Above: Before the renovation, the
casual living room was blocked off
from the kitchen by cabinetry. With
this removed, the space connects
easily to the adjacent living rooms.

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Storybook ending
Everything within this 19th-century Federal-style
townhouse was replaced to create a magical
retreat for a writer and his family

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Preserving the architectural

heritage of our cities has taken
on a new signiicance in recent
years, and historic neighborhoods, such as Manhattan's
Greenwich Village, are clearly
reaping the rewards.
This townhouse in the West
Village caught the eye of new
owners, who had been planning and dreaming about the
perfect home for several years.
But it was the location, size

in the city

and potential that attracted the

couple, rather than the interior.
Architect Jane Sachs of
HS2 Architecture, who was
commissioned to design the
renovation, says that at some
time in the past the house had
been torn apart and put back
together badly.
There was nothing worth
saving inside, she says. We
gutted the entire house, leaving just the front facade and

Facing page: Return to splendor the

character and charm of this historic
19th-century Manhattan townhouse
has been restored, following a major
renovation designed by architect
Jane Sachs. The entire five-story
house was gutted, including the
floors, and rebuilt on the inside.
Above and left: The front door opens
to the main living area, which is a
single, large, open-plan space with
the kitchen at the rear. The sculptural
bookcase is in steel and walnut.

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two party walls standing. Even

the loors had to be replaced.
Sachs says the townhouse
is in a heritage district, so
every part of the project had to
be approved by the Landmarks
Preservation
Commission.
This also meant the front
facade needed to replicate the
original house, as it would
have looked in 1828. Even the
color of the front door was
subject to approval.

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The new white-painted

double-hung windows were
modeled on the originals. We
were able to save the steel lintels, but these were refurbished
and repainted. We also reintroduced shutters, which had
been removed at some stage.
On the inside, however, the
focus was on creating a home
well suited to modern living.
Maximizing the available light
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natural light can enter only

from the front and rear.
Typically, the living and
dining rooms in these townhouses are on the entry level,
while the kitchen is on the
lower loor that opens out to
the garden, the architect says.
But everyone gathers in the
kitchen, which means the main
loor may be seldom used.
These owners love to cook
and entertain, so we created

one large open-plan living

space on the main level. The
kitchen is at the rear, where the
sun pours in. We pushed out
part of the kitchen and the end
wall is almost entirely glazed
with 10ft-high windows. We
also created a greenhouse of
the kitchen, which is where we
placed the dining area.
Materials are in keeping
with the era of the house. A
new ireplace in the kitchen

is built from reclaimed bricks,

and the exposed brick of the
exterior walls contrasts white
walls and cabinetry.
The new loors feature
engineered hand-hewn walnut
planks, chosen for their look
and suitability they can withstand the radiant heating built
into each loor.
Another key feature of the
living area is a large bookcase
made from steel and wood.

Above left: A 10ft-high wall of

windows lets sunlight into the
kitchen. Wherever possible,
appliances are integrated the
refrigerator is next to the fireplace.
Above: The kitchen opens to a
pavilion-style dining area that
overlooks the garden below.
Left: The 7ft-square island has a
concealed appliance shelf that can be
raised by remote control.

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Left and top: An eyrie for a writer

the top floor of the house, which
had been a separate penthouse, is
now a large study with balconies
front and back. New steel windows
frame the view at the rear. The
mobile cabinetry, which has a built-in
desk for an assistant, resembles a
traditional hinged trunk.
Above: The bookcase on the main
level soars up to the next level,
which accommodates the master
suite.

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The bookcase is a very

sculptural piece, which you
can see when you irst walk
into the house, says Sachs. It
soars up beside the stair balustrade, increasing the verticality
of the space and leading the
eye upwards. Its also a recognition that one of the owners
is a writer who works from a
study at home.
This study occupies the
entire top loor of the house,

and has doors leading out to

balconies at the front and rear.
The traditional detailing
on the main living loor is gradually pared back as you go up
through the house, says the
architect. In the study at the
top, it is a much more modern
sensibility. There are no crown
mouldings for example.
We also introduced an
entire wall of steel windows
and doors at the rear. These

open right up to the terrace

overlooking the garden. This
is the owners private world,
a place where he can escape to
work on his projects.
The master suite is another
private sanctuary for the
owners. This occupies the
third loor, with the bedroom
opening to another balcony
above the garden. The bedroom is also open to a large
dressing room lined with

Facing page: Creepers and vines

soften the brickwork at the rear of
the building, where there is enough
space for a small garden.
This page: Each floor has a different
ambiance the garden level has
a rustic look, which is enhanced
by a wall of reclaimed barn
wood cabinetry. Flush doors are
hidden within the wall. This floor
incorporates a guest suite, and a
kitchenette and media room that
open to the garden.

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Architect: Jane Sachs,

HS2 Architecture (New York)
Owners' representative: Laura Lanuly
Structural engineer:
Robert Silman Associates
Builder: Regele Builders
Kitchen cabinets: Dirk Auferoth
Bathroom vanities: New England
Fine Woodworking
Doors and windows: Custom steel
by Bliss Nor-Am; custom wood by
Architectural Components, Inc
Flooring: Hand-hewn engineered
walnut from LV Wood
Paints and varnishes: Benjamin Moore
Heating: Mitsubishi
Kitchen cabinets: Painted
Countertops: Hammered black granite
from ABC Marble
Backsplash: VI8 field tile from
Urban Archaeology
Sink: Whitehaus
Kitchen faucets: Barber Wilsons
polished nickel
Main kitchen range and ventilation:
Wolf
Refrigeration: Sub-Zero
Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel
Bathtub: Waterworks
Vanity: Custom walnut
Basins: Kohler Caxton
Bathroom faucets: LeFroy Brooks
polished nickel
Story by Colleen Hawkes
Photography by Gross & Daley Photo

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custom walnut shelving. This

in turn leads to a spacious
bathroom reminiscent of a
ive-star resort. A freestanding
oval tub takes pride of place
in the center of the room, and
there is a cozy gas ire for cool
evenings.
Childrens bedrooms, a
guest bedroom and study are
on the fourth loor, and there is
another guest suite and media
room at garden level.

This is a self-contained
space with its own fully
equipped kitchenette, says
Sachs. We wanted to create a
diferent atmosphere on each
loor, and because this space
opens directly onto the garden,
we gave it a more rustic
look. The cabinetry features
reclaimed barn wood, which
makes a strong contrast to the
white concrete loor.
To maximize the ceiling

heights on every level, ducting

for mechanical services was
hidden in walls and cabinets,
the architect says.
Major projects such as this
do tend to take on a life of their
own, Sachs says. But the
attention to detail and close
collaboration with the owners
every step of the way has
created a home where every
loor is used to the fullest
extent, and nothing is wasted.

Facing page and top left: The

spacious master suite has a custombuilt dressing room between the
bedroom and bathroom. This
features walnut cabinetry. Shutters
filter the light and provide privacy.
Above left: A freestanding oval tub
is the pice de rsistance in the
master bathroom. The new fireplace
is flanked by symmetrical walnut
vanities designed to resemble
furniture.

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Forever springtime
To escape the harsh local winters, the owner of this apartment in a 19th-century
row house requested an interior that would remind her of sunnier climes

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Closing the front door on the world and

entering into your own private retreat is
the perfect antidote to a hectic professional
life. With the right interior design, it can
also be a way to escape a bleak winter.
Both of these factors inluenced the
design of this remodeled apartment in
a 19th-century row house opposite the
Charles River in Boston.
Architect and designer Jonathan Cutler
says the apartment has views in two directions there is a spectacular river outlook
and an enchanting view of city rooftops

back the other way. The interior design

needed to maximize these views, but the
owner was also interested in creating
another world on the inside.
My client grew up in Florida and
does not like the Boston winters, Cutler
says. She wanted an interior that would
be an escape a retreat that would remind
her of the warmer climate in the south.
She also wanted colors that would make
her happy.
To create a restful backdrop, Cutler
speciied a soft gray tone for all the walls.

Above left: Soft shades of chartreuse and lavender

contrast light gray walls in this remodeled Boston
apartment. The interior, designed by architect
Jonathan Cutler, also features a custom-built
angled sofa by Avery Boardman.
Top and above: Light floods the stairwell from
a large skylight. Two framed square mirrors
belonging to the owner found a new home on
the wall beside the living room. The balustrade,
designed by the architect, serves as a screen near
the entry on the lower level. Built-in furniture
includes a small desk area, with drawers.

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He then introduced plenty of white, which

gives the interior a distinctive Miami
vibe, and added accents of spring in pale
chartreuse and lavender.
The living room, on the penthouse
loor of the building, features a customdesigned angled sofa by Avery Boardman.
This is large enough for two people to
stretch out with their legs up.
The sofa is a deep blue shade, which
references the water beyond the window,
says the architect. There is a lot of water
imagery in the artwork as well.

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Small, acrylic cubes provide side tables

that can be moved easily. The textured
surfaces refract light, and because they are
small, the cubes make the room look less
cluttered than a cofee table, says Cutler.
I also introduced built-in furniture to
every room, which provides storage and
shelving, in addition to other practical
uses. The suspended cabinetry that runs
beneath the main windows, for example, also provides bench seating. And the
cabinetry that is a focal point in the living
room forms a ire surround.

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Because the owner likes to entertain,

there is an all-white bar in the living room.
Mirrors wrap around the walls beside the
bar, so the view can be enjoyed by guests,
no matter which way they are facing.
After much searching, we found a
beautiful Knoll fabric for the bar stools,
Cutler says. But this island is not just a
bar it is also the prime spot for the owner
to have late dinners with friends, and
work on her laptop in the evening.
Cutler says he also changed the color
of the window frames, which were white.

Above left and above: Existing mouldings, which

were not original to the house, were removed to
enhance the crisp, streamlined look. The all-white
bar is at one side of the living room.
Left: Mirrors wrap the walls in the powder room,
adding a touch of whimsy.
Far left and following pages: Originally two rooms,
the kitchen and dining area are now one light-filled
space. Dark-stained American white oak cabinets
help to anchor the main wall, contrasting the pure
white of the sculptural island. A suspended display
cabinet matches the dimensions of the windows.

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Above and above right: In the master bedroom,

the artwork, a soft blue pure silk rug, pleated
curtains and striated wallpaper all help to reinforce
the connection with water.
Right: A line of mirrors bounces light around the
remodeled bathroom. Although this is an internal
room, LED lighting above and below the mirrors
conveys a sense of daylight. The architect says he
set out to create a happy room, which was just
what the owner ordered.
Story by Colleen Hawkes
Photography by Eric Roth

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I like to paint the windows black so

they recede and create a better frame for
the view. In this apartment, they are a very
dark blue.
Cutler designed a new balustrade for
the stairs, choosing a white-painted ply,
which is punctuated with small squares
an abstract reminiscent of the row houses.
On the lower level, a wall between the
kitchen and dining room was removed
to create one large space. A curved sofa
belonging to the owner now forms part
of the seating at a new round table. The

kitchen island is shaped to follow the

curve of the table.
The island has a sculptural role to
play, like a piano igure in the parlor, he
says. The cabinetry on the rear wall is
in dark-stained white oak, to contrast all
the white. The mosaics on the wall were
chosen to match the wood tones.
The master bedroom also underwent
a transformation, with soft watery tones
creating a restful sanctuary. Curved perimeter cabinets create a tabletop, which is the
perfect spot for a breakfast tray.

Architect: Jonathan Cutler AIA, Jonathan Cutler

Architecture & Interiors (Brookline, MA)
Cabinet company: Gangemi Woodworking
Flooring: Refinished stained white oak
Paints and varnishes: Benjamin Moore
Lighting: Lightolier recessed lighting; Zaneen flush
mount lights; Artemide sconces; Ingo Maurer
Bedroom wall covering: Maharam
Furniture: Avery Boardman sofa; reupholstery by
Richards Upholstery; Knoll
Blinds: Hunter Douglas blackout shades
Drapes: Dreamscapes of Boston
Kitchen cabinets: American white oak, stained
Countertops: Engineered quartz

Backsplash: Ann Sacks tiles

Oven, cooktop and dishwasher: Miele
Ventilation: Zephyr
Master bathroom vanity: Lacquered
Basins: Kohler
Faucets: Hansgrohe
Floor tiles: Ann Sacks glass mosaic tiles
Wall tiles: Ann Sacks glass

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New identity
Every picture tells a story in this remodeled
Washington, DC townhouse. The owners,
one a photographer, moved from Guatemala

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A house is not a home until you stamp your

own personality on the interior, at which point
it truly comes alive.
This remodeled townhouse is living proof of
the transformation thats possible, says architect
Andreas Charalambous, who was responsible
for the interior design.
The original interior was very dated, and
visually cluttered, with a lot of diferent materials used in the various rooms, he says. The
new owners, who were moving to Washington,
DC from Guatemala, wanted to modernize the
entire space. They wanted to incorporate some

interesting furniture pieces they were bringing

with them, and because one of the owners,
Manuel Morquecho, is a photographer, they
also needed an appropriate backdrop for his
photography collection.
The changes begin at the entry, which
leads directly into the dining area. To enhance
the sense of arrival, Charalambous created a
dramatic dropped ceiling with LED cove
lighting and a sculptural pendant by Artemide.
The lowered ceiling helps to contain the
space, visually, and makes it more intimate, the
architect says. It also creates a contrast to the

more spacious living area, which is three steps

lower and therefore has a higher ceiling.
A large photograph by Morquecho, a walnut
bufet in the modern style, and a crisscross
wood base to the table are other key features of
the dining area. The table has a glass top that
enhances the light, spacious look, and highlights
the sculptural quality of the base.
To reinforce the visual drama, Charalambous
widened the narrow steps leading down to the
living room so that they run the entire width of
the room. New wide-plank looring is ebonized
to provide a strong contrast to the walls.

Facing page: This brick townhouse

in Washington, DC has been
extensively renovated by architect
Andreas Charalambous.
Above: The dining room is the
first point of entry to the living
space. To create a sense of drama,
Charalambous designed a dropped
ceiling with an LED cove and a
sculptural pendant light by Artemide.
New wide steps lead down to the
spacious living area, which has a mix
of new and collected furniture pieces.

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Top: Orange accents add visual

warmth to the living area. With new,
taller glass doors, the room now
benefits from more natural light.
Above and right: The dining area is
furnished with a square glass-top
table, and a mix of chairs and bench
seating. The bench seat can be
moved down to the living room for
extra seating if required. The large
photograph is by one of the owners,
photographer Manuel Morquecho.

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The ireplace in the living room was also

transformed by the addition of stacked stone,
with recessed niches for the ire and television.
We concealed the audiovisual equipment
in two low wood cabinets either side of the
ireplace, says the architect. These provide a
perfect base for two of the owners traditional
Guatemalan statues.
To create a restful look, the furnishings are
neutral, but we introduced orange accents this
is a color the owners like. We added a sculptural
Shell chair, traditional Guatemalan stools, and
a custom Cha-Cha cofee table that appears to

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Top: Red on white makes a bold

statement in the remodeled master
suite. The existing wood floors on
this level were retained, but were
stained to match the ebonized
flooring on the main level.
Above: The upper landing was
widened to accommodate a new
shelving unit.
Above right: An antique rug is a
feature of the study, which doubles
as a guest bedroom.

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loat above the orange wool and silk rug the

table features concealed wheels.
To ensure the interior would be looded with
natural light, Charalambous raised the height of
the glazed doors in the living room.
Other changes to the main loor include new
cabinetry in the kitchen, which is open to the
dining area and the entry hall. The open layout
ensures the natural light penetrates the interior
from both ends of the townhouse.
A dividing wall between the kitchen and
hallway incorporates a large niche and loating
shelf where artworks can be displayed.

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On the upper loor, the stair landing was

widened to allow space for loor-to-ceiling
shelving, where various art books, small artifacts and travel mementos are displayed under
LED lighting. A new skylight loods the landing
and stairwell with light.
Crisp white walls and bed linen create a
restful retreat for the master suite. The bedroom
also features a dropped ceiling highlighted by
LED lighting, and a bright red Womb chair and
matching footstool. The tranquility extends
to the master bathroom, which incorporates a
shower lined with natural pebbles.

Above: Hidden pocket doors at each

end of the wall behind the bed open
to a walk-in closet. The suspended
ceiling is echoed by the floating
design of the nightstands.
Far left: The wall between the
kitchen and hallway was designed to
accommodate artworks.
Left: The master bathroom
incorporates a shower with natural
pebble walls.

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Renovation architect and interior

designer: Andreas Charalambous AIA,
and Juan Gutierrez, Forma Design, Inc
(Washington, DC)
Builder: MCA Remodeling, Inc
Cabinet company: Metropolitan
Woodworking, Inc
Paints: Benjamin Moore Classic Colors
Dining room pendant: Artemide
Wallcovering in dining room:
Wolf-Gordon
Dining room table: Falo by Riva
Dining chairs: Frame from
Apartment Zero
Buffet: Sussex tall credenza from DWR
Fireplace surround: Rustic stone from
Architectural Ceramics
Living room furniture: Cielo from
KMP Furniture; Cha-Cha coffee table by
Forma Design; Shell chair; Saarinen side
table; Line media console from DWR;
Rubik service coffee table from DWR
Living room rug: Cha-Cha area rug in
wool and silk by Forma Design
Master bedroom rug: West Elm
Chair in master bedroom: Saarinen
Womb chair
Story by Colleen Hawkes
Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon

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Right: Alterations were also made to

the rear of the townhouse. The new
glass doors in the living area open to
a balcony and steps leading down to
a laneway. A fixed awning provides
shade in summer.

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Look twice
Traditional materials used in innovative ways are defining
modern architecture in the 21st century

With a twist
Designed to have an intimate connection to the rural
landscape, this house incorporates raw materials
that have been left to warp and weather

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A home in the country is increasingly

seen as an antidote to city living, so its
not surprising to see contemporary rural
architecture is also inding a diferent
expression.
This house, on a 40-acre ranchland
site in California, challenges the local
building styles to provide a home that
melds with the rugged landscape architect Neal Schwartz says it was conceived
as a base camp for the owners and
their children who love to explore the
surrounding hills and tracks.

Preceding pages and facing page: Raw materials are

a feature of this rural house. The roof and sides of
the entry bridge are in Corten steel, which weathers
to a rusty patina. Much of the siding is board-formed
concrete, chosen for its understated, textural quality.
Translucent bands of acrylic within the concrete
transmit light through the wall. A solar screen that
wraps along the south side comprises eucalyptus
planks that have been left to twist and warp.
Above and left: With its long, low-slung form, the
house is reminiscent of rural shed structures in the
region. Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels on
the roof generate all the energy required on site.

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The architecture is a direct response

to the need to link with the outdoors,
Schwartz says. For example, the
approach involves a series of thresholds,
including bridges over a seasonal watercourse, that foster the idea of movement
and exploration.
The geometry of the house also helps.
With its long, angled wing, the building
appears to embrace the hills behind. And
the forced perspective created by a tapering 100ft-long solar screen on the exterior
guides the view back into the landscape.

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Positioning the house low on the site

was another way to focus attention on the
hills beyond.
For many architects, the irst impulse
is to conquer a hill by placing the house at
the very top. We wanted to lip that idea,
so that the hill rises up behind the house,
creating a much more powerful experience. It also made sense to build on the lat
in terms of construction costs, and there is
less noise from the local road.
It was important to keep the house as
abstract as possible we were not looking

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to reference residential architecture. And

it was only later that we realized we were
probably inluenced by the traditional
long, low-slung shed-like structures that
hug the wide, horizontal landscape in this
part of the county.
Raw materials were speciied for
the exterior, including Corten steel that
weathers to a rusty patina, board-formed
concrete, cedar and eucalyptus wood,
which forms the solar screen.
All materials have a natural tendency
towards movement and change, and we

often make futile attempts to stop this

process, the architect says. For this
house, we embraced the inevitable weathering and warping of materials. The steel
rusts, the cedar grays and fades, and the
eucalyptus planks on the solar screen
crook, cup, bow and twist, becoming
slightly more deformed every day.
Schwartz says the screen is a gesture
to the natural and man-made landscape.
It recalls the movement of native grasses
in the wind, and is reminiscent of lumber
stacks at the local mills of Marin County.

Facing page: A wood plank walkway over a bridge

leads directly to the pivoting front door. The floor
at the entry features a mosaic-tiled artwork by
Karen Thompson, depicting a topographical map
of the 40-acre property.
Above and left: The front door opens to a long
corridor that wraps around the south side of the
house, helping to insulate the rest of the building
from the sun. The passageway kinks to the left as
the house turns to embrace the hillside.

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Much of the house is hidden from

view, however it is only on the inside
that the true size, and the view, become
apparent. The front door is aligned so that
when it opens, there is a sightline right
through the house to the highest ridge
on the hill behind one of several direct
connections to key topographical features.
The circulation corridor of the house
runs along the southern edge, coinciding with an uninterrupted loop running
through the home to the ridgeline above,
says the architect. A hinge in the

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circulation spine breaks open the space

for a moment, directing views to the north
ridge and south courtyard. A secondary
loop forms a igure eight connecting a
series of boardwalks with a stand of oak
trees to the east and a rock outcropping to
the west.
Together, the house and a separate
work studio cover approximately 4000sq
ft. The main house is divided into two
simple blocks, providing a day zone and
a night zone, which are separated at the
hinge by the south courtyard.

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Natural and raw materials feature

inside as well as out. Internal soits, wall
paneling and cabinetry are in Douglas
ir, and the looring is a polished colored
concrete slab. The gray and natural wood
tones are repeated in furnishings, which
relect a Mid-century Modern inluence.
The attention to detail extends to a
custom-designed topographical pattern
in mosaic tiles on the loor at the entry.
And a ireplace screen mimics the warping pattern of the solar screen, with the ire
animating the shadows at night.

Facing page: The open-plan family living area is a

social space where the family and guests can chat
with the owners preparing meals. A raised bar top
on the island keeps the kitchen clutter hidden from
the dining area.
Above and left: A cantilevered concrete hearth
doubles as a seat. The pattern on the fireplace
screen replicates the irregular warping of the
eucalyptus planks on the exterior screen. At night
it casts flickering shadows from the fire.

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Top and above right: Mid-century Modern

furnishings enliven the family living area, with
the fluffy seats on the chairs adding a touch of
whimsy. The colors evoke the sky and the natural
landscape that is so much a part of the view.
Above: The board-formed concrete gives the walls
of this bathroom a raw, textural finish.

Story by Colleen Hawkes

Photography by Bruce Damonte

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Not surprisingly, given the strong

links to the land, sustainable design initiatives feature throughout the property,
which generates enough energy to be of
the grid for most of the year.
There are solar thermal panels on the
roof to provide radiant heat for the loor
slab. Any excess heat is transferred to the
hot water system, and any left-over heat is
diverted to the swimming pool. The roof
also accommodates photovoltaic panels
that generate electricity. The system was
computer modeled by an environmental

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consultant to ensure maximum eiciency

and self suiciency.
Further energy savings are provided
by the building skin, says Schwartz. The
Corten steel roof is lifted up on risers, like
a second skin on top of the waterproofing membrane. Hot air forms in the gap
between these layers, and is then sucked
out, with the continual air movement
helping to cool the house. The solar screen
also helps to keep the interior cool.
The property has a well that provides
all the water used by the household.

Architect: Neal Schwartz, Wyatt Arnold, Aaron

Goldman, Masha Slavnova, Paul Burgin, Erik Bloom,
Schwartz and Architecture (San Francisco)
Interior decorator: Alison Damonte,
Alison Damonte Design
Structural engineer: David Inlow, iAssociates
Contractor: Hammond & Company
Landscape design: Randy Theume,
Randy Theume Design
Lighting design: Jody Pritchard,
HE Banks & Associates
Daylighting/energy/sustainability:
Loisos + Ubbelohde
Mosaic designer: Karen Thompson, Archetile Mosaics

Cabinet company and architectural millwork:

Western Designs
Siding: Wood; board-formed, cast in-situ concrete;
western red cedar
Roofing: Corrugated steel; weathered Corten, T2
Pattern from Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
Flooring: Integral color concrete slab
Doors and windows: Tuscany Brown aluminum-clad
exterior with Douglas fir interior by Loewen
Drapes: Susan Lind Chastain Fine Sewing
Dining table: Designed by Schwartz and Architecture,
sourced from Evan Shively of Arborica, fabricated by
Peter Santulli of Circle Tree Studio
Cabinetry: Douglas fir

Countertops: Engineered quartz

Oven and cooktop: Wolf
Ventilation: Custom stainless steel by Abbaka Hoods
Refrigeration: Sub-Zero
Bathtub: Kaldewei Saniform
Basins: Kallista Original by Barbara Barry
Faucets: Hansgrohe Axor in chrome
Wall tiles: Progetto in Gesso Mood stacked bond
from Ceramic Tile Design

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Commanding perspective
A mans home is his castle. Its a saying that resonates with this new house,
which explores myriad ways to balance solid concrete forms
with lighter, more ephemeral elements

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Initially contracted to design a remodel,

the designer of this new house says the
project escalated until it became clear the
only option was to simply start over.
Fu-Tung Cheng of Cheng Design says
the owners of the existing house on site
required a larger home that simply could
not it into the same footprint. Building
anew was a better way to achieve what
they wanted, and it did not need to cost
much more than a total renovation.
Their home sat in a neighborhood of
houses in a similar traditional style there

Before

Above left and left: Before and after images tell the
story of this transformation by designer Fu-Tung
Cheng of Cheng Design. The original, traditionally
styled house on the site was removed to make
way for a new home with a much more modern
aesthetic. The main house features solid concrete
walls, poured in situ. The garage wing is stucco,
and the cube-like volume near the entry is made
from reclaimed wood from vinegar barrels.
Above: A lightweight translucent canopy balances
the more austere, solid form of the concrete walls.
Bamboo guttering is used for water run-off.

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were plenty of quaint gabled roolines,

Cheng says. But what they wanted
and what was ultimately proposed was
a complete departure. The owners had
seen my work with concrete on smaller
jobs and loved the modern aesthetic, and
we could see there was a potential to do
something similar on a much larger scale.
Cheng says that in experimenting with
concrete walls, he wanted to move away
from the ordinary. In doing so, he took
a very hands-on approach to the house
construction.

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We chose to pour the concrete in

stages, so it could be manipulated every
step of the way. The formwork of each
stage was just 4ft high, and was wrapped
in shiny Formica, which imparted a great
sheen to the concrete. Concrete can appear
as a very cold, forbidding surface, but
these walls have a blue-black tint and are
hyper smooth and inviting to touch.
Once the concrete was poured into
each section, I introduced streaks of
amber-colored concrete that could be
pushed down into the walls. For added

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visual interest at the front of the house,

the upper concrete walls were striated to
resemble geological strata bands.
Cheng says the resulting walls, which
are 14in thick, with 3in of foam insulation,
convey a strong sense of substance and
permanence. And because they make up
the entire wall, there is no need for wallcoverings or veneers.
We introduced porthole windows
to the walls in irregular positions, and
added an elliptical-shaped window to the
upper level. These apertures highlight the

thickness of the concrete and you get a

strong sense of the real mass of the house
it is almost castle like. And it has a solidity that simply cannot be replicated in a
house built from wood.
In contrast, a lightweight, translucent
canopy deines the entry, which is through
a large zinc and brass pivot door.
The concrete side wall extends right
into the house, forging a connection
between inside and out, and helping
to screen the living area from view. An
outdoor-indoor ishpond beside the entry,

lows beneath the wall to the inside of

the house.
To relieve the austerity of the concrete
walls and looring, another wall beside
the entry is covered in Japanese plaster in a rusty brick tone, with a glowing,
illuminated yellow shelving niche.
It was important to keep the interior
warm and inviting, and this applied to
texture as well as color, says Cheng. We
were constantly looking for materials that
would have a tactile inish, to contrast the
very smooth concrete.

Facing page, top and lower: A zinc and brass pivot

door makes a bold statement at the entry. The
water plants in the foreground are emerging from
a long fishpond that flows under the wall and into
the living room on the other side. To introduce a
splash of color, the wall opposite the door has a
Japanese plaster finish in a rusty brick shade, with
a bright yellow shelving niche.
Above: Solar tubes positioned at irregular intervals
in the ceiling bring natural light into the center of
the family living area. A large Japanese lanternstyle fixture further enlivens the space.

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Two suspended ceilings in the main

living area feature Japanese plaster mixed
with a ine wood ibre. This imparts a
textural quality that helps to warm the
space, visually. Similarly, a large red paper
lantern with twig-like framing, is a bold
contrast to the gray concrete.
To bring natural light into the heart of
the open-plan living space, Cheng introduced irregularly spaced solar tubes to
the ceiling. These mimic the form of the
port holes on the exterior walls and serve
a similar purpose.

Facing page: Alno cabinetry was specified for the

kitchen, along with concrete and stainless steel
countertops, and a Cheng Design Zephyr hood
featuring Venetian plaster. The backsplash is an
Italian porcelain tile with the look of rusted steel.
Top: The master suite reflects a Japanese
influence. The artwork at left is by Dave Ward of
Sticks n Stones.
Above: This stainless steel soaking tub drops
down lower than the level of the floor. It is paired
with a concrete sink with mosaic-tiled trough.

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Above: Cheng introduced a concrete Nemo kitchen

island from his own collection. This conical piece
incorporates a perforated stainless steel door that
conceals garbage bins. The adjoining lightweight
table, with its wood top and sculptural steel legs,
provides another contrast to the solid form of the
concrete.
Facing page: An extra-wide opening at the side of
the main living room opens to a private terrace.
Clerestory windows above the opening help to
create the illusion that the heavy concrete is
supported by the lightweight glass.

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In the main living room, the focus

of attention is the inset ireplace within
the massive concrete end wall. Here, the
concrete poured for the cantilevered
hearth is a soft olive green shade.
Concrete also appears in the kitchen,
where it forms a conical island with a
5in-thick countertop, sculpted to create
an organic form, and to provide estuary
drainage from a cutting board. The solid,
anchoring bulk of the island is balanced
by the lightweight form of an adjoining
wood table top, which has ine steel legs.

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Another concrete countertop runs

along one wall, while the rest of the work
surfaces are stainless steel.
The kitchen features another of
Chengs designs the rangehood with
Zephyr ventilation is from the designers
own collection. All these elements are
complemented by a bank of European
Alno cabinetry in a light wood veneer.
Other highlights of the living space
include extra-wide openings to two terraces, which enhance the connection with
the outdoors. One opening is straddled

Above: At the rear the house opens up to a

landscaped swimming pool area. The existing pool
was refurbished, with the deck forming the coping.
A round spa pool was also added. The existing
mature trees lend an established look to the
house. Rooms on the second level include a study
and guest suite.
Right: The original house also opened to the pool.
The multi-gabled form of the roof was similar to
those of other homes in the neighborhood.

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Before

by a massive steel I-beam, with clerestory

glazing above. This creates the illusion
that the heavy concrete wall is suspended
on top of the ine glass, which suggests a
contradiction in terms.
On the outside of the house, we did
keep a reference to the original property,
says Cheng. The swimming pool is essentially the same organic shape, but we
added a spa pool, and re-paved and
re-landscaped the entire area. There is
now a much better low between the
indoor and outdoor living areas.

Designer: Principal Fu-Tung Cheng; architects J Chan

and Ann Kim; designer Frank Lee, Cheng Design
(Berkeley, CA)
Landscape designer: Ron Emerson Garden Design
Structural engineer: Calin Smith Engineering &
Development Co
Builder: Chuck Hunt, foreman, Carlson Construction, Inc
Concrete subcontractor: Richard Sullivan, Artemio
Zavala, FWS Construction
Concrete polishing: Gary Gan, Ganco San Francisco
Geocrete: Cheng Design, Inc
Plaster artisan: Thom Bruce
Metalwork, including canopy: Alan Sklansky
Front entry door: Hans Rau

Cabinet company: Alno

Cabinets: Oak veneer in Moccapine
Countertops: Stainless steel; maple bar top; Geocrete
cast concrete Nemo island by Cheng Design in Celadon
Backsplash: Italian porcelain tile in Argento
Hood: Zephyr Cheng Collection Padova with Venetian
plaster in aubergine
Cooktop: Gaggenau
Range: Wolf
Dishwasher: Miele
Flooring: Plyboo
Dining room light fixture and bedroom art
installation: David Ward, Sticks n Stones
Decorative sconces: Studio Technico

Recessed lighting: Elco

Exterior lighting: Shaper Lighting sconces;
Lightology LED uplights
Bathroom sink: Ikea Hollviken
Bathroom faucets: Vola
Tub: Custom stainless steel by Cheng Design
Story by Colleen Hawkes
Photography by Matthew Millman

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15

Carrier

A&S Window Associates

35

Catherine Cocke Interiors

Abbaka

93

Ceramic Tile Design

ABC Marble

67

Chan, J

Alison Damonte Design

84-93

35
16-23
93
94-103

Gutierrez, Juan

76-82

Halo

35

Hammond & Company

93

Hansgrohe

Charalambous, Andreas AIA 76-82

Harriott Valentine Engineers

75, 93
15

MCA Remodeling Inc

76-82

Metal Sales Manufacturing

Corporation

93

Metropolis Construction

48-51

Shaper Lighting

93

Sierra Pacific Windows

15

Sklansky, Alan

All Seasons Woodwork

35

Cheng Design

94-103

HE Banks & Associates

Allworth Design

15

Cheng, Fu-Tung

94-103

Houzer Inc

52-53

Meyer Wells

Allworth, Randy

15

58-67

Michael Homchick Stoneworks 15

Stockwell, Pauline

Miele

Studio Technico

Circle Tree Studio

93

HS2 Architecture

Alno

103

CKS Cabinetry

23

Hudson Reed

Altura

15

Clearvue Glass

23

Hughes Joinery

Ann Sacks

75

Cocke, Catherine

Apartment Zero

82

Corten

Arborica

93

Cosentino

Archetile Mosaics

93

Currey & Co

Architectural Ceramics

82

Cutler, Jonathan

67

Architectural Components Inc

16-23
93
IBC
45

Hunt, Chuck

23
54-57
80-103

Hunter Douglas

75

iAssociates

93

Ikea

103

82-75

Ingo Maurer

75
93

Damonte, Alison

84-93

Inlow, David

84-93

David MacKenzie Inc

26-35

Jonathan Cutler Architecture

Artemide

15, 75, 82

David Shaw Furniture

Arteriors

45

Arnold, Wyatt

Avery Boardman

75

DeForest, John

Baker

15

Design Within Reach

Barbara Barry

93

Barber Wilsons

67

Benjamin Moore 15, 35, 67, 75, 82

Big Ass Fans

23

Bliss Nor-Am
Bloom, Erik

67
84-93

57

DeForest Architects

6-15

Dirk Auferoth

Kaldwei

93

Kallista

93

35

Dreamscapes of Boston

15

6-15

45

Dornbracht

82-75

51, 82
67

Donghia

& Interiors
Juno

75

Kim, Ann
KitchenAid
KMP Furniture
Knoll

94-103

76-82
15
35, 57, 75

Mitsubishi
NB Design Group

103

Slavnova, Masha

Metropolitan Woodworking Inc

93

103

Shively, Evan

67
6-15

84-93

Sound Structures

35

Sticks n Stones

103
54-57
103

Sub-Zero

2, 67, 93

Sullivan, Richard

103

New England Fine Woodworking 67

Sundance Catalog

51

Nucor

Susan Lind Chastain

93

Pauline Stockwell Design

PEC Structural Engineering

15
54-57
23

Tamarian

15

TCS Furniture

45

Technical Glass Products

15

Peter Alexander Furniture

15

Thermador

35

Phillip Jeffries

45

Theume, Randy

93

Phoenix Day

15

Thompson, Karen

93

Pilkington Profilit

15

Thorley, Heather

15

Trends Publishing International

Pedini

Plantation

IFC-1

54-57
24, 46

51

Plyboo

82

Porcelanosa

23

True Professional Series

75

Prestige Custom Builders

15

Urban Archaeology

67

Pritchard, Jody

93

Velux America Inc

5, 15

93

Village Interiors

Driscoll Robbins

15

Kohler

67, 75

Eastside Glass

15

Kraus

25

Randy Theume Design

103

47

15

Vola

103

BlueStar

51

Edelmann, Julia Buckingham 36-45

Kynar

15

Rau, Hans

Blum

57

Eero Saarinen

Laura Ianuly

67

Regele Builders

67

Walker Zanger

Bradley-Hughes

15

Elco

103

Lee Jofa

45

Rejuvenation

51

Ward, David

103

57

Elkay

35

Lee, Frank

Restoration Hardware

51

Waterworks

67

Emtek

15

Lefroy Brooks

67

83

Weiland

ET2 Contemporary Lighting

23

Lightolier

75

Richards Upholstery

75

West Architecture Studio

Exquisite Surfaces

15

Lightology

103

Riva

82

Falcon

57

Linda Brettler Architect

Farrow & Ball

45

Lindstrm Rugs

Bramco
Brettler, Linda AIA

48-51

Bruce, Thom

103

Buckingham Interiors + Design

36-45
Burfiend, Nancy
Burgin, Paul
Cablik Enterprises

6-15
84-93
23

California Closet Company OBC

Calin Smith Engineering
& Development Co
Cameron Furniture
Cameron, Ted
Caracole
Carlson Construction Inc

Fisher & Paykel

Forma Design Inc
FSW Construction
Gaggenau

103
15
6-15
45
80-103

82

23, 57, 67
76-82
103
103

94-103

48-51
15

Loewen

93

Loisos + Ubbelohde

93

Lutron
LV Wood

15
67

Rev-A-Shelf

Robert Abbey

45

Robert Silman Associates

67

Rohl

51

Romo

45

75

Marmi Natural Stone

23

Sachs, Jane

35

Santulli, Peter

103

Western Designs

93

Whitehaus

67

Wolf Appliances

2, 35, 45, 67,

93, 103

26-35

Maharam

84-93

16-23

WZ Home Improvement

103

Goldman, Aaron

82

West, Scott AIA

48-51

103

Geocrete

West Elm

Woodworking LA

Ganco San Francisco

Marvin Windows & Doors

15
16-23

Wolf-Gordon

Gan, Fary

75

51

Ron Emerson Garden Design 103

Room & Board

Gangemi Woodworking

103

15
58-67
93

Zaneen

Massey Associates

26-35

Schwartz and Architecture

84-93

Zavala, Artemio

Massey, William AIA

26-35

Schwartz, Neal

84-93

Zephyr

82

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103
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