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Napa home Addition
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Details:
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-01134 |
The home has been remodeled & expanded to provide a
large new living room and master bedroom suite. Existing
space has been remodeled to provide an updated kitchen,
new formal dining room, and large new bedroom for the
children. |
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On the Lagoon |
Details:
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-96040 |
The existing home located on the Greenbrae Lagoon has
been expanded with larger kitchen / family, dining room,
and Master Bedroom spaces. A new Game Room is added on
the upper floor and all existing spaces remodeled. |
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Bungalow character was
primary criteria |
Details:
Item
-7806 |
Addition of a new master bedroom, bath, & study/office
to a very small house. The intent was to maintain the
small scale & traditional bungalow character |
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San Rafael Spanish-style
Addition |
Details:
Item
-9363 |
The original small home was built in the 30's by the
owner's Uncle. There were many fond childhood memories
but more room was needed. A 2nd floor was added, the living
room & kitchen expanded, and new decks added. |
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Peacock Gap Addition
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Details:
Item
-99011 |
This Tudor-style home has been expanded with a new family
room, study and enlarged kitchen. The overall aesthetic
has been refined with additional gable forms and fine
detailing. |
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Living Room Expansion
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Details:
Item
-sne |
The original bungalow had been remodeled in a manner
that negated the original bungalow character. To recreate
the original feeling of the home, the living room was
expanded toward the street and a new porch added. Traditional
detailing was used to blend the project back into the
era of original construction. The dining room was added
as part of Phase 2. |
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Dining
Room Addition |
Details:
Item
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This addition provides a generous formal dining area
off of the existing kitchen. |
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Country Character
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Details:
Item
-8408B |
This bathroom was styled to fit the "country" character
desired by the Owner, consistent with the other remodeled
areas of the home. |
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Glass block walls
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Details:
Item
-8423 |
Major remodeling including new Master Bedroom/Bath,
two new bedrooms for the children, roof deck, new garage,
& remodeled music room & family room.. |
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Corner Tub |
Details:
Item
-96023B |
This whirlpool Kohler tub in "Desert Bloom" color creates
the focus of this Master Bath. Large corner windows frame
a view to the private hillside beyond. Other features
include separate shower with frameless, clear glass surround. |
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Bathroom designed to
feel open |
Details:
Item
-96040F |
This master bath features limestone countertop, shower
surround and floor. The shower surround is designed to
avoid the need for doors or curtains. Note the fold-out
mirror and custom-etched mirror. |
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Glass Block Shower Surround
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Details:
Item
-96040G |
This bathroom features a shower enclosure with glass
block walls on two sides with the remaining walls in blue
tile. The tile extends through to the countertop & floor.
An operable skylight extends along the width of the lav
counter. |
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Antique Fixtures
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Details:
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-9360E |
This bathroom features antique lav sinks & claw-foot
tub. Floor is wide-plank eastern pine. French doors open
onto an outdoor deck with outdoor shower. Dimmers for
sconce, wall-mount & recessed lights provide varied atmospheres. |
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Peacock Gap Bath
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Details:
Item
-99011A |
Large master bath contains closets, vanity, large tub
at view windows, separate shower & central "suitcase"
island. |
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Egyptian Limestone finishes
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Details:
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-99060B |
This remodeled master bathroom includes whirlpool tub,
separate shower with clear glass surround, and dual lavs
at the new limestone slab countertop. Guest bath includes
similar finishes with unique vessel sink. |
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Glass & Mirrors |
Details:
Item
-donr |
This bathroom was added to the master bedroom of a traditional
Pleasant Hill home. While the materials and fixtures retain
the traditional style, the space is opened up with large
windows, interior glazing, and mirrors. |
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Spanish Tiled Bathroom
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Details:
Item
-bak |
Spanish tile throughout this bathroom provides a warm
character at a low cost. Projecting Kohler sinks and Delta
faucets add interest to the composition. |
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Master Bathroom Addition
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Details:
Item
-rus |
This addition included a new master bedroom suite, with
sitting area next to a gas stove and a new master bath
with glazed Spanish tile, birch cabinets and trim, & a
large whirlpool tub. |
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Fairfax Inn |
Details:
Item
-9346 |
A new Inn for Fairfax includes 12 rooms + a Manager's
Unit. The rooms feature tall ceilings, fireplaces, whirlpool
tubs, and a variety of other special features. |
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Fairfax Community Church
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Details:
Item
-99033 |
The interior of the church has been upgraded with new
windows, lighting, trim and paint. Enlarged & newly located
windows bring the "outside in" & generally brighten the
space. |
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Health Food Store
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Details:
Item
-99063 |
The old Food Villa market has been totally remodeled
to become the new home of Good Earth Natural Foods. All
new interior, new outdoor eating space, new landscaping. |
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MOTEL REMODEL IN INVERNESS
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Details:
Item
-INV |
All rooms of this motel will be reconfigured to provide
new dramatic views of the bay as well as fireplaces in
every room. The visitor's lounge has been transformed
to provide an entertainment center, reading area & billiards
space. |
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Tiled deck |
Details:
Item
-8714A |
Deck designs can be strongly geometric while simple
to construct. A strong diagonal axis can emphasize views
and draw attention to specific areas. Railing design can
be transparent to insure views are not blocked. |
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Outdoor Living Room with
a view |
Details:
Item
-8714A |
Two-story deck with outdoor living room under waterproof
portion of upper deck. Deck designed to supply immediate
outdoor space to upper floor of residence and accomodate
an outdoor sitting area adjacent to the pool with view
access. |
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Berkeley Covered Swimming
Pool |
Details:
Item
-8411A |
Wood decking was used in this covered swimming pool
structure to surround the pool, hot tub and outdoor shower.
The combination of curved & diagonal forms provides interest
to the light-washed space. |
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Circular deck |
Details:
Item
-9069 |
Program was to provide an expanded deck area serving
an existing home. |
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Terrace with a View
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Details:
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-96040B |
A white-painted trellis covers this tiled terrace that
commands a great view across the lagoon to Mount Tamalpias.
Access is provided off of adjacent bedrooms and study. |
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Coffered ceiling
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Details:
Item
-9122A |
The program was to add a light, airy family room as
well as upgrade the detailing throughout the entire house. |
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San Anselmo Family Room
Addition |
| Price: |
$202.27/sf |
Details:
Item
-99044 |
This San Anselmo home has been expanded with a new Breakfast
Nook/ Family Room connected to a remodeled kitchen. The
work also included upgrading the street elevation, adding
more bungalow character to the facade. Interiors are influenced
by Craftsman furniture & cabinetry. |
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Peacock Gap Family Room
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Details:
Item
-99011B |
This major addition includes a large new kitchen with
"dual" family room, one at either end of the kitchen,
i.e. children's area & adult area. |
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Stained Glass |
Details:
Item
-hil |
This A-frame home faces west. Stained glass was used
in the west wall to reduce the afternoon glare & add a
dramatic accent to the room. Colors are reflected in the
white-surrounded kitchen "module" on the opposite wall.
A new dining room space was added by cantilevering off
of the A-frame, providing bay views to the west. |
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Fairfax Family Room Addition
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Details:
Item
-bau |
This older home has been expanded with a new family
room and deck area. The kitchen has been remodeled and
incorporated as part of the family room space. |
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Slate surround |
Details:
Item
-01131 |
An existing masonry fireplace has been remodeled with
a new slate and douglas fir surround. |
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Stone fireplace focus
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Details:
Item
-KN2 |
The interior of the main living space features exposed
post & beam, heavy-timber construction. Focus of the room
is the large, stone-faced fireplace. |
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Southwestern style
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Details:
Item
-8431 |
The interior of this home was remodeled in a Southwestern
style. The focal point to the re-styling was the fireplace.
Previously a blunt-looking exposed concrete block firebox,
the redesign features white plaster forms, gently curved. |
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Wood Stove provides focus
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Details:
Item
-7801 |
This Vermont Castings wood stove provides a focus for
the living room of this post-and-beam structured new home.
Custom stove colors allow the design to work with wall
colors and other furnishings. |
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Circular Wood Stove
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Details:
Item
-8411C |
This circular Rais wood stove provides a striking focus
for the living room. The white-tiled hearth reflects the
circular form, and then steps back to the wall. A similar
stove is located in the game room and a "Stack" wood-burning
stove provides warmth for the home office. |
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Fireplace with Cabinetry
Surround |
| Price: |
$245.18/sf |
Details:
Item
-8970FP |
This zero-clearance fireplace is surrounded by finely-detailed
vertical-grain, Douglas-Fir cabinetry which contains audio-video
equipment as well as other storage. |
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Precast Fireplace Surround
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Details:
Item
-96040E |
The original fireplace was updated with a new precast
concrete surround and hearth. |
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Rumford Fireplace
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Details:
Item
-9360F |
A Rumford fireplace provides the focus for this Great
Room. The 6-foot wide, 5-foot high, gently arched fireplace
opening is set in a simple plastered wall, emphasized
with downlights. Hearth is polished, colored concrete. |
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Bungalow-style |
| Price: |
$224.80/sf |
Details:
Item
-99041B |
Two new fireplaces provide an accent to this remodel/addition
done in the Bungalow-style. The home was totally remodeled
with expanded living room & new master bedroom suite added.
See also SAN ANSELMO ADDITION under 2ND STORY ADDITIONS. |
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Gas-fired Fireplaces
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Details:
Item
-99044C |
Direct-vent or vertical-vent gas-fired fireplaces add
character & warmth to a space while providing code-required
heating at a reasonable cost. Modern fireplaces can be
used safely in bedrooms as well as any added space where
forced air is not practical or economic. |
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Heat source |
Details:
Item
-00117FP |
This remodeled home uses a gas-fired fireplace in the
Living Room and a centrally located wood stove to supplement
the forced air system. |
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Point Richmond Kitchen
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Details:
Item
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Kitchen remodeled and dining room added to this home
with existing rich cedar finishes. |
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Red Cabinets |
Details:
Item
-8736 |
This remodeled kitchen in San Anselmo expands the work
space and storage area of the existing kitchen by expanding
into the adjacent family room and reconfiguring the primary
work area into an efficient U-shape. |
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Tall Space |
Details:
Item
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Kitchen for this new home features a tall ceiling with
lots of light from high windows. There is a band of windows
over the kitchen sink taking advantage of a panoramic
view of Mt. Tamalpais. Countertops are ochre-colored polished
concrete; appliances are stainless steel; cabinets are
conversion-varnished, single-panel. Dual Sub-Zero refrigerator
& freezer flank a walk-in pantry. |
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Expanded Kitchen in Corte
Madera |
Details:
Item
-8824 |
The original small kitchen was expanded into an added
Family Room. The ceiling was opened up to provide a large,
bright new space. |
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Beautifully Detailed
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Details:
Item
-96040C |
This kitchen features brushed chrome appliances, white
raised panel cabinetry, undercabinet lighting, crown molding,
limestone countertops, and a beautifully-detailed tile
floor. |
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Sleepy Hollow Kitchen
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| Price: |
$165.40/sf |
Details:
Item
-99003B |
This remodel makes use of a redundant living space by
relocating & enlarging the kitchen, converting the existing
kitchen area into a large formal dining room space, and
adding a new office/ guest space. The kitchen now flows
visually into the existing family room. |
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Remodeled Kitchen
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Details:
Item
-99024B |
Interior walls between the kitchen, family, dining &
living rooms have been removed to provide a continuously-flowing
living space. Kitchen has been relocated into the former
family room space. |
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Sheltered Kitchen
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Details:
Item
-RI |
A wide window wall opens this remodeled kitchen to the
rear yard. Continuous trellis shelters the space from
the summer sun. |
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Pine Cabinets |
| Price: |
$213 /s.f. |
Details:
Item
-98005 |
The kitchen of this existing 2-story home has been completely
reconfigured and remodeled to provide a large open work
space with curved center island. Additional work includes
the addition of another floor consisting of a Master Bedroom
suite with home office overlooking a panoramic view. |
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Peacock Gap Kitchen
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Details:
Item
-99011D |
The addition and remodeling of this home included a
large new kitchen related to dual family rooms at either
side. |
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Arts & Crafts Kitchen
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Details:
Item
-99058 |
This kitchen was totally re-styled with new single-panel
Douglas Fir cabinets, granite countertops, tile floor,
school room ceiling lights and appliances. |
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Clerestory Windows
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| Price: |
$202 / s.f. |
Details:
Item
-99044B |
A ribbon of high windows located over a horizontal band
of single-panel, Douglas Fir top cabinets provides an
even wash of natural light into this remodeled kitchen. |
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Remodeled kitchen in
the valley |
| Price: |
$178/ s.f. |
Details:
Item
-00117K |
This kitchen has been relocated and expanded. Opening
into the remodeled family room, the kitchen features stainless
steel appliances, douglas fir single-panel cabinets, granite
countertops, and a light-well to balance the light. |
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KITCHEN FOCUS |
Details:
Item
-cluk |
This Sleepy Hollow kitchen area has been expanded and
remodeled. The new focus is a circular bar counter. The
form is reflected in the ceiling light well, a round opening
with a new cupola above to allow sunlight to stream into
this north-facing space. |
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San Anselmo Remodeled
Kitchen |
Details:
Item
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The original kitchen was in need of remodeling. The
reconfiguration of the space allowed a direct access from
the kitchen to the rear outdoor living area and to provide
more direct sunlight into the interior space. The new
efficient work triangle also allowed additional adjacent
space for a storage hutch. |
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New Kitchen |
Details:
Item
-wen |
The original kitchen was in need of remodeling. The
reconfiguration of the space allowed a direct access from
the kitchen to the rear outdoor living area and to provide
more direct sunlight into the interior space. The new
efficient work triangle also allowed additional adjacent
space for a storage hutch. |
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Kitchen Upgrade |
Details:
Item
-wen |
New finishes and appliances were installed into this
existing San Anselmo kitchen with an emphasis on "green"
materials. While the cabinets were retained or matched
at re-designed areas. |
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Bedroom with a Fairfax
View |
| Price: |
$173.73/sf |
Details:
Item
-97007B |
The upper floor has been added to this Fairfax bungalow,
providing a new master bedroom suite with a dramatic view
to the southwest, from Mt. Tamalpias to the western Fairfax
hills. |
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Large bedroom with view
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| Price: |
$113.84/sf |
Details:
Item
-8804 |
This bedroom is part of a major addition including Master
Bedroom, Bath, Study, Guest Bedroom, Deck and Hot Tub.
The marble-topped whirlpool tub is oriented toward the
view & "floated" above the floor with understep lights
to wash the white tile floor. Reading lights & stereo
speakers above the tub. Separate shower with clear glass
surround for spacious feeling. |
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Attic Forms |
Details:
Item
-9360D |
The Master Bedroom is tucked under the gable roof forms
and opens with french doors onto a large view deck facing
Mount Tamalpias. Differing wall colors emphasize the change
in ceiling planes. |
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Second unit addition
in San Anselmo |
Details:
Item
-8854 |
The program was to provide an additional living unit
on a very small but visible site with an existing nice
traditional old cottage. The goal was to create an attractive
addition, compatible with the neighborhood while preserving
the oaks. |
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Hayward Triplex |
| Price: |
$81.17/sf |
Details:
Item
-96009 |
This project adds 3 new 3-bedroom units on a lot containing
an existing single-family home. The character of the existing
home is duplicated in the new construction. |
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San Rafael Senior Housing
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Details:
Item
-9030 |
This 60-unit senior housing project includes studio
& 1 bedrm units, each with its own private outdoor space.
Small scale is achieved by creating a highly articulated
facade. |
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Fairfax Owner-Builder
Homes |
Details:
Item
-8404 |
Ecumenical Association for Housing sponsored this project
of 9 new affordable homes. It was necessary to locate
vacant parcels adjacent to one another to facilitate team
building, with each family providing "sweat equity". |
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Bennett House Elderly
Housing |
Details:
Item
-8434 |
Bennett House is a federally-assisted 70-unit apartment
building designed for the elderly & handicapped. The site
is sensitively planned to satisfy the needs of neighbors
& users. Landscaped open space is the focus of the site. |
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San Anselmo 5-Plex
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Details:
Item
-8638 |
Four additional 1-bedroom units were added to this property
which contains an existing single-family home. The new
units are done in the same style and material as the original
house. |
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New Lake Home |
Details:
Item
-02127 |
New 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath home for lake front lot. Design
takes advantage of lake views and surrounding trees. |
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North-facing |
Details:
Item
-blom |
Unusual site circumstances provided an existing garage
to be incorporated as part of this new 3 bedroom - 2 bath
creekside home located on a steeply-sloping, north-facing
lot. To provide a brightly-lit interior, an abundance
of clerestory windows & skylights were used. |
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New Home in Woodacre
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Details:
Item
-beu |
New home on an upslope lot with a view of the valley,
has traditional forms. Wrap-around porch emphasizes the
character and provides a cool outdoor living space. |
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Sleepy Hollow Residence
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Details:
Item
-hol |
This new home has been designed in the Bungalow style.
Containing 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and a play room, the
design takes advantage of a large yard area with swimming
pool and guest cottage. |
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San Rafael Subdivision
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Details:
Item
-98025 |
This subdivision has created 2 new lots. Single-family
residences have been designed for each & approved by San
Rafael planning. Steep upslope has dictated minimal footprint
to minimize excavation & existing tree removal. |
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Japanese-style home
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Details:
Item
-8970 |
Intricately detailed & beautifully executed, this new
San Rafael home for a homeowner of Japanese descent, responds
to the Client's desire for traditional elements. |
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Solar-heated home
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Details:
Item
-8111 |
This Bodega Harbor home is nestled 5 feet into the ground,
for heat conservation & to satisfy height limits. The
entry greenhouse provides heat for the upper floor; the
lower bedroom suites each have their own greenhouse. |
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Light-filled cube
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Details:
Item
-8714C |
This new home faces north affording the opportunity
of large glass walls to take advantage of a sweeping view.
Spaces open into one another making a small area appear
large with tall spaces. |
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New Farmhouse |
Details:
Item
-9360 |
This new 3BR/3B home is designed in the style of a New
England farmhouse. The project includes the main residence,
guest cottage, and site for stables and swimming pool.
Home features large Great Room with tall ceilings and
lofts at both ends, one the home office and the other
a sitting area off of the Master Bedroom. See KITCHENS,
Tall Space, for interior views of the kitchen. |
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Point Richmond Home
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Details:
Item
-7704 |
Design of house on a very narrow lot with a dramatic
view across the bay to San Francisco & the Marin Hills.
The Owner's goal was to build a simple yet dramatic house
with took full advantage of the views. |
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San Anselmo Residence
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Details:
Item
-8634 |
This three bedroom residence is constructed on a very
difficult & rocky, sloping site. Living room provides
home entertainment cabinetry & high space. |
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Rebuilt home in the Larkspur
redwoods |
Details:
Item
-9293 |
Rushton-Chartock prepared an economic analysis showing
it was more economical to tear down & rebuild on this
site rather than remodel the existing residence. The new
3br-2bath home sits amongst the redwoods, taking advantage
of upward views. |
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Open to the Deck
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Details:
Item
-9317 |
This 3br/3bath home boosts a view to the south to a
tree-lined creek & hills beyond. The large living space
flows onto a large tiled deck. The kitchen opens into
the Great Room & onto the family/media room on the other
side of the house. |
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Ridgetop Home |
Details:
Item
-KN1 |
This new home was built on a beautiful Inverness lot
from heavy timber salvaged from a dismantled East Bay
water tower. The 3-bedroom home focuses on a large, centrally-located
stone fireplace. |
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Modern-styled Home
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Details:
Item
-9351 |
A new downslope 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on a steep San
Anselmo hillside lot, done in a modern style with lots
of glass and view. From the entry balcony, the view up
Sleepy Hollow is immediately present across the 2-story
living room space. |
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Large new Craftsman style
Home |
Details:
Item
-97012 |
This new 3,900 sq.ft. home with 900 sq.ft. 3-car garage
is sited amongst the large oaks. The wrap-around porch
provides outdoor living space as well as easy access to
the large yard. |
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Steep Downslope |
Details:
Item
-sce |
New studio home on a steeply sloping, north-facing,
downslope lot is designed to fit within a narrow footprint
while taking advantage of the view to the east and the
morning sun. Interior space features tall ceilings in
the entry and living room providing a sense of spaciousness
and openess to the heavily-wooded exterior. Main space
is a 2-story, loft-type living space including a sleeping
area tucked under the kitchen-dining balcony. A lower
floor contains a "bonus" room. Perfect low-maintenance
starter-home for a single person or young professional
couple. For a similar home on this website see "New Homes",
"Light-filled Cube". |
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Oregon Residence on the
lake |
Details:
Item
-92101 |
This new residence near Medford sits on a private 33-
acre lake facing sweeping views. The length of the building
is hidden in the trees, then projects clear at the lakeside.
The interior of the home includes tall spaces & rich materials.
Douglas fir trim, maple cabinets, granite countertops,
white oak & slate tile floors add to the elegance. |
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Downslope
Home in San Anselmo |
Details:
Item
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This new home steps down the gently sloping site, allowing
the structure to hug the natural contours and keeping
the profile as low as possible to avoid obstructing views
from the neighbors across the street. |
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Modern addition to contrast
Traditional form |
Details:
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-05115 |
Bold new style to contrast the traditional craftsman.
This project exercises an open plan combined with a glass
box of large windows to bring the outside into the inside. |
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Bedroom Wing Addition
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Details:
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-04112 |
This project includes a large bedroom wing including
master bedroom suite, exercise room and home office. A
re-defined and enlarged entry will tie together Phase
2 of the project - a remodeling & expansion of the existing
living/ dining/ kitchen areas. New decks will tie inside
space to outside. |
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Very
Steep Upslope |
Details:
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-gut |
This new home will be located on a very steep upslope
lot and yet provide 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and nice panoramic
views. Generous glass areas provide lots of light. The
scale of the elevation is broken down with numerous insets,
including a spacious upper floor recessed deck and spiral
stair for access to the upper portion of the site. |
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Addition & Remodeling
of Greenbrae home |
Details:
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- |
This home will be completely remodeled with the living/dining
space & kitchen expanded. Master bedroom will be redesigned.
New deck areas will be added. |
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Larkspur Remodel
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| Price: |
$240 / s.f. |
Details:
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This home will be remodeled to revise the kitchen, dining
and family room to open up the upper floor and allow spaces
to flow from one to the other. Deck areas will be upgraded.
Lower floor is revised to provide larger bedroom and remodeled
bath. |
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Coffee Shop |
Details:
Item
-sto |
Existing building facade is updated to accomodate new
coffee shop and hair salon. |
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San Anselmo remodel
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Details:
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This older home will be remodeled and expanded with
new kitchen, added breakfast nook opening onto new deck
areas, remodeled master bedroom suite, remodeled lower
floor to include new family room, laundry and office space. |
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New 4-bedroom, 4-bath
home |
Details:
Item
-pio |
Large sloping lot provides the palette for this new
3,000 s.f. home for a young couple. Traditional styling
was an important consideration. |
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| Brief: |
Tiburon Residence Remodeling
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Details:
Item
-99060 |
This existing residence has beautiful views over the
bay. The remodeling expands on this attribute by enlarging
view window areas in the living/dining and master bedroom.
Other improvements include new roofing, expanded deck
area, & totally refinishing the interior. |
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| Brief: |
2 Story Addition
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| Price: |
$358/s.f. |
Details:
Item
-pai |
This Corte Madera bungalow style home has been enlarged
to include a two-story addition with new master suite
and home office. The interior of the existing house
is being remodeled to expand and open the kitchen into
the main living space and relocate a bathroom.
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House of Ill-Repute
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Details:
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In the 1920's this Portola Valley structure was the
playground for boot-leggers. Filled with hunting trophies,
the house consisted of a 8-car garage on the lower floor,
along with the billiard room-bar. Walk upstairs to the
veranda that encircled 12 rooms (each with toilet facilities)
& one could wait on the porch. How to make it livable
for a family? Move bedrooms onto the veranda, place hallway
in the center & convert the billiard room to kitchen-dining-living. |
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The Dacha |
Details:
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The "Dacha" ("house" in Russian) is a landmark on Tomalas
Bay, featuring traditional Russian wood craftsman detailing.
The renovation maintains the character while upgrading
structure & materials. |
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| Brief: |
Country character in
Tiburon |
Details:
Item
-8408A |
The Owner set out to redesign the house inside & out.
The "country" character was first priority |
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| Brief: |
Reconstruction in San
Anselmo |
Details:
Item
-8852 |
With the warmth of old-world craftsmanship, this classic
residence was almost totally rebuilt as faithful replica
of an early 20th centry craftsman-style home which previously
sat on the property. |
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Living Room Opened Up
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Details:
Item
-96040D |
Walls between the existing entry, dining room & living
room have been removed to open up the space visually,
while still defining the separate areas with new columns.
The stairway has been redesigned with a new open railing. |
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| Brief: |
Whole house remodel
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Details:
Item
-00117 |
This home was built in the 70's but suffered from inadequate
flashing details, allowing leakage to dry-rot areas of
the studding. The exterior has been stripped away and
replaced with new windows and siding. Trellis defines
the entry. solid deck rails have been replaced with transparent
wire rails. The interior has been refinished, including
a new kitchen and master bath. |
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| Brief: |
Remodeled kitchen/dining/living
room |
Details:
Item
-99024 |
By removing interior walls, small spaces have been opened
up into a flowing living space including remodeled kitchen/breakfast
nook, formal dining & living room. New windows now capture
the panoramic view of the Marin hills & the Bay Area,
previously hidden by solid walls. |
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| Brief: |
Peacock Gap Office Space
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Details:
Item
-99011C |
This office space is combined with an exercise room
located in added gable space of a major remodel & addition. |
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| Brief: |
Artist Studio |
Details:
Item
-and |
This old artist studio has been converted into a 3-bedroom,
2-bath home while taking advantage of the tall existing
spaces to add drama to the entry-kitchen-dining areas.
The interior entry is defined by cupola consisting of
round columns (PVC pipe) & containing downlights. Immediately
to the left is the new kitchen, all elements in white
finish. |
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| Brief: |
Entry Cupola |
Details:
Item
-00117E |
The entry to this remodeled house in Forest Knolls has
been emphasized by raising the space with a light-filled
cupola structure, covering the entry and the stairs to
the 2nd floor. The cupola creates a focus to the exterior
as well. |
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Greenbrae Remodel
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Details:
Item
-ros |
This home has been totally remodeled, featuring the
kitchen/family room area opened up into one flowing space.
Study areas have been created. The exterior patios have
been remodeled to provide a visual flow between inside
& outside spaces. |
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| Brief: |
Master Bedroom Suite
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| Price: |
$276/ s.f. |
Details:
Item
-00110 |
While keeping the character of the original house, a
second story was added providing master bedroom, large
walk-in closet, master bath, and office space. |
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| Brief: |
San Anselmo Addition
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| Price: |
$224.80/sf |
Details:
Item
-99041 |
Living Room and Dining Room has been expanded with new
Master Bedroom suite above. Porch ties together old and
new. Interior finishes include Vertical-grain Douglas
Fir trim, Cherry floors, granite countertops, single-panel
fir doors, wood double-hung windows, Cherry cabinetry,
custom desk & stereo cabinet. See also BUNGALOW-STYLE
under FIREPLACES. |
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| Brief: |
Kitchen/Family/Master
Bedroom Addition |
Details:
Item
-00105 |
This small San Rafael home was expanded to provide a
large new kitchen/family room area + a new master bedroom
suite at a new second floor. The garage was enlarged.
The existing living room has been expanded, taking over
the space previously occupied by the old kitchen. |
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San Anselmo Bungalow
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Details:
Item
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The owners wished to add 2 bedroom & a bath to this
small bungalow. With a limited budget, it was nonetheless
necessary to maintain the character |
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| Brief: |
San Anselmo 2nd Story
Bedrooms |
| Price: |
$260/sf |
Details:
Item
-98048 |
This remodel includes 2 new bedrooms + 2 new baths on
the new 2nd floor, plus a completely remodeled kitchen.
Fine furniture finishes for the kitchen cabinets allow
the kitchen to be open to the living spaces. |
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| Brief: |
Fairfax Bungalow
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| Price: |
$173.73 |
Details:
Item
-97007A |
This Fairfax home has been expanded with an additional
floor consisting of a master bedroom & bath, which takes
advantage of panoramic views of Mount Tamalpias & the
surrounding hills. The main floor, including the kitchen,
has been remodeled. |
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| Brief: |
Green-roofed bungalow
addition |
| Price: |
$184.83/sf |
Details:
Item
-96037 |
The existing 1-story bungalow has been added to with
a second floor consisting of a Master Bedroom, Bath and
Study. It was important to maintain the same character,
and therefore steep roof pitch and small-pane windows
were used |
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| Brief: |
Two-story entry |
Details:
Item
-9142 |
When the Owner's bought their simple tract house in
Novato they found it so dark inside that "you couldn't
grow a plant." Rushton-Chartock designed a new second
floor bedroom wing, expanding the roof form to create
a 2-story entry spine. |
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| Brief: |
Second-story addition
in San Anselmo |
| Price: |
$149.56/sf |
Details:
Item
-9102 |
The floor plan of the original cottage was small & poorly
arranged. The Owner wished to double the size of the home
& create new, functional, and brightly-lit spaces. |
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| Brief: |
The 3rd floor is the
Study |
| Price: |
$170.04/sf |
Details:
Item
-96023 |
This project adds onto the existing Master Bedroom and
adds a new Master Bath. Up another floor is located a
new Study & Darkroom, with a spectacular view down Ross
Valley to the Bay. |
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| Brief: |
Two-story Great Room
Space in Larkspur |
| Price: |
$108.36/sf |
Details:
Item
-97001 |
This is an extensive remodel with a complete new foundation,
yet done at a very economical bid price. The secret to
this impressive remodel/addition was the conventional
construction techniques while providing unusual interior
spaces |
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| Brief: |
Expanded cottage in Los
Gatos |
Details:
Item
-8004 |
A small original 1-story cottage in poor condition is
to be upgraded & expanded into a 2-bedroom home. The project
is constrained by zoning requirements which do not allow
expansion beyond the existing footprint. |
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| Brief: |
Spanish-styled Master
Bedroom Addition |
| Price: |
$160.31/sf |
Details:
Item
-98001 |
This San Anselmo Spanish-styled home has been added
to with a new 2nd floor consisting of Master Bedroom and
Bath. The kitchen has been remodeled and opened up visually
into the dining room and rear yard. |
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| Brief: |
2nd Story Office
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| Price: |
$132.85 |
Details:
Item
-98009 |
A tight budget dictated the configuration and detailing
of this 2nd story San Anselmo addition. The plan includes
a master bedroom with bath on the lower floor and new
office space on the new upper floor. |
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| Brief: |
Peacock Gap Home
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Details:
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-95033 |
A large new study added over the garage, with surrounding
deck area defined by free-standing columns. Lower floor
guest bedroom expanded with related new exterior courtyard. |
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The Old Post Office
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Details:
Item
-him |
Originally a Fairfax Branch Post Office, this 400 sf
building was added to with a 2nd story, straddling the
old. To meet parking requirements on this postage stamp-size
lot, the floor plan was arranged as a studio, i.e. with
the master bedroom open to the living space below. The
resulting 2-story space provides drama |
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| Brief: |
Fairfax Bungalow-style
Addition |
Details:
Item
-9218 |
This spacious 2nd floor Master Bedroom addition retains
compatibility with the original bungalow-style house,
both internally & externally. The new stairway spirals
up from a new family room while providing an abundance
of light. |
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| Brief: |
Character enhanced
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Details:
Item
-bevext |
A second story was added to this single-story ranch
style house to provide a new master bedroom suite & office
space. The entry & kithen spaces were heightened & include
the new stair. The 2-story spaces allow light to stream
in from above, brightening previously-dark areas. |
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| Brief: |
Pool Area |
Details:
Item
-01115 |
Rear yard development includes pool, spa, fountain,
change rooms, and barbeque area. |
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| Brief: |
Entry gate in Corte Madera
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Details:
Item
-9128 |
The program was to redefine the entry while providing
a sheltered link between two separated living areas of
the home. |
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| Brief: |
Central Courtyard
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Details:
Item
-8411D |
The patio/courtyard becomes the entry court to this
elaborately remodeled Berkeley hillside home. Most rooms
of the house are accessible to the courtyard, including
a special party kitchen. |
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| Brief: |
New Fairfax Downslope
Home |
Details:
Item
-kho |
Program: Provide a new home on a minimal budget on a
challenging site. Simple forms with varied materials &
color to break down the scale. |
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| Brief: |
Steep Upslope
Home |
| Price: |
$261/s.f. |
Details:
Item
-bla |
4 bedroom, 3 bath house on a steeply sloping upslope
site. Bungalow styling keeps this new home compatible
with the neighborhood. |
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| Brief: |
Fairfax Bungalow Remodel
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Details:
Item
-how |
This Fairfax cottage, originally constructed in 1912,
has been remodeled and expanded with a second story master
bedroom suite. The kitchen is being remodeled and expanded
to include a new dining room opened with large windows
into the rear yard. |
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| Brief: |
New Home in Galt
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Details:
Item
-han |
This new home is based on a simple hip form sitting
in the flat dry farmland, reflecting strong barn shapes
in the area. The floor plan focuses on a centrally-located
dining room that acts as circulation to tie different
areas of the home together. |
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| Brief: |
Exercise Room |
Details:
Item
-eld |
The master bedroom will be expanded to include new walk-in
closet, dressing area, whirlpool Japanese soaking tub,
shower related to a new exercise room. |
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| Brief: |
Pleasant Hill Addition
& Remodeling |
| Price: |
$210/s.f. |
Details:
Item
-rus |
A new guest bedroom with study loft above will be added
to this 3 bedroom home to provide much-needed space. In
addition the main living areas will be opened up by removing
interior walls to create flowing spaces. The kitchen will
be remodeled. |
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| Brief: |
Living Room Addition
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| Price: |
$196/sf |
Details:
Item
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A new living room space is added onto a small house,
opening up to & converting the small existing living room
into a dining room space that looks down over into the
new area. View is captured through a new large window
area. |
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| Brief: |
New Home in San Geronimo
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Details:
Item
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This 3,490 sq.ft. home contains 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths,
an office, game room, family room and large expanses of
decks and patio space. |
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