“We use one of the walls in the great room as a screen for the projector. There are no screens in the house,” says Nathaniel. “There is a TV in the primary bedroom but it's hidden away in a credenza. I just find those things to be a distraction, but they are enjoyable when it's the right time.”
A wood table designed by Jacqueline Terpins from Dpot is surrounded by chairs from L'oeil in the dining space.
The kitchen showcases Freijó wood cabinetry, marble counters, and an oval-shaped island covered in pink ceramic tile with a glossy finish from Portobello America.
Custom cabinetry made from Freijó wood holds a pair of speakers, a turntable, and an extensive vinyl record collection.
The architects created an office for two in the open living area by arranging a Freijó wood desk along the wall. Shelving above the desk holds Carolina and Marcus's book collection, and the armchair and ottoman, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, were acquired at auction; the poster is by Shepard Fairey. The sitting area is outfitted with a family heirloom coffee table, a sofa by Cini Boeri, and a Jackson Pollock print.
The apartment in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, that FJ55 Arquitetos renovated for Carolina Quevedo and Marcus Watari was once a podcast studio. The space’s wide-open kitchen, dining, and living area is outfitted with tauari wood floors and features raw concrete ceilings, beams, and pillars.
The apartment in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, that FJ55 Arquitetos renovated for Carolina Quevedo and Marcus Watari was once a podcast studio. The space's wide open living area, kitchen, and dining space are outfitted with Tauari wood floors and feature raw concrete ceilings, beams, and pillars.
a table by local workshop Chuch Estudio and Harry Bertoia side chairs.
The view from the living room into the common areas, with the living room and the study area divided by a brick screen.
On the neighboring property, kYodai House brings to mind the horizontal lines that were hallmarks of Wright's designs.
The living room, dining room, and kitchen are connected via one open artery that runs through the main floor, which makes the place ideal for parties and get-togethers.
The roof structure of William F. Cody’s 1963 Shamel Residence protects the interior from direct sun and provides shade over the patio, pocket gardens, and part of the pool.
Courtesy Julius Shulman photography archive © J. Paul Getty Trust, Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2004.R.10)
A rich color palette of deep hazel and cocoa tones offset the bright lime wash kitchen splash back and original stone wall.
Contrasting textures of smooth, toffee-colored MDF, a Mortex floor giving a waxed concrete appearance, and a velvet seat cover achieve a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
A peek into the butler's pantry reveals vertically oriented pink tile, a choice that Sandy says they could never get a client to bite on.
The architects stayed true to the kitchen's original configuration, adding custom shelving crafted by Timbra, inspired by the geometry of the original cabinetry.
The Invisacook induction range sits beneath the porcelain countertops, giving the couple, who love to cook together, a few extra feet of prep space. The architects removed the original hinges on the cabinets, replacing them with a hidden version that modernizes the look.
The primary bathroom repeats the tiles used in the kitchen, another example of the couple’s restrained choice of materials.
The cabinet door pulls are closet knobs that Jack retrieved from his grandfather’s house in D.C. before it was torn down.
The open kitchen has an attached dining table, and is located outside of the secondary glass facade enclosure. This allows not only for natural ventilation while cooking, but also views to the greenery beyond.
An old mango tree, welcoming visitors to the grounds, inspired the arrangement of this Semarang home designed by architect Tamara Wibowo for her family of five. Three volumes—living, service, and office and garage—are clad in concrete to alleviate solar gain and maximize cross-breezes through large openings lined with teak. Floor-to-ceiling glass opens the dining room, marked by geometric Tegel Kunci tiles, onto greenery.
A more formal dining area can be found just steps from the kitchen in the glass-wrapped atrium.
The floor is a woven vinyl from Sweden in the primary bedroom.
A quiet garden moment on the patio. This time, the tree is real.
The custom sofa.
The skylight!
The reoriented staircase creates a perfect spot for a (faux) tree.
The new foyer is more open and bright, the removed closet and stairway wall allowing the light to fill the rest of the space. The hanging light is by Copenhagen's &Tradition.
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