Monday, November 11, 2013

Menlo Oaks 2 by Ana Williamson Architect

Architect Ana Williamson has completed a contemporary addition to a 1960′s Eichler house located in Menlo Park, California.


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Description



The existing house, a 1960’s Eichler nestled under a thick oak canopy in a Menlo Park neighborhood, was still in its original condition when our client first acquired it 10 years ago. From that time until we met, he entertained several expansion ideas that were inspired by a continuously evolving program. However, his deep affection for midcentury modern design, coupled with a fear of overwhelming the simplicity of the original structure both conspired to stall any tangible progress for most of those 10 years.


The initial design objective wasn’t clearly delineated when we started to work together with our client. We generated several preliminary concepts as the scope of the project fluctuated between a minimal remodel approach and a more comprehensive undertaking. Ultimately, after several schematic design explorations, we established a solid program with a clear path to create a direct connection to the backyard that had been previously overlooked. We achieved this deliberate connection by introducing a new Family Room hub which opened the rear (bedroom) area of the house towards the beautiful backyard and its mature oak trees. This gesture is further emphasized by the gently sloping roofline that reaches upward directing the view towards the upper tree canopy and sky. The slim-line steel doors and windows of the addition offer an elegant counterpoint to the traditional wood structure, emphasizing lightness and transparency.


The relatively modest 500SF addition radically transformed the original flow of the house, and made it possible to integrate the backyard and pool area with the remainder of the house. The material palette was kept simple, using concrete floors to match existing, white walls, concrete countertops for bathroom vanities, Heath ceramic tile for the shower walls and reclaimed walnut sliding panels in the family room.



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Architect: Ana Williamson Architect

Photography: Paul Dyer


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Gatineau Hills by Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc.

Architect Christopher Simmonds has recently completed a single family home in Quebec, Canada.


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Architect: Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc.

Photography: Peter Fritz Photography


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Bamboochopper Cutting Board Suitcase by Iskander van Wagtendonk

Bamboochopper is an ideal product for traveling chef. It’s a cutting board suitcase where inside, you can find essential tools you need to prepare a meal, a stove and a knive. It’s a nice thing to carry when you leave your home for a work lunch or for private picnic with friends, very stylish and elegant. Even when you ride a bike, this cutting board suitcase fits perfectly in your bicycle crate, nice huh?


Designer : Iskander van Wagtendonk


Bamboochopper Cutting Board Suitcase by Iskander van Wagtendonk


Bamboochopper Cutting Board Suitcase by Iskander van Wagtendonk



Bamboochopper Cutting Board Suitcase by Iskander van Wagtendonk





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Ava Smart Shell by Germain Verbrackell


Ava Smart Shell by Germain Verbrackell



Ava Smart Shell by Germain Verbrackell


Ava Smart Shell by Germain Verbrackell


Ava Smart Shell by Germain Verbrackell





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