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The sleek black kitchen is fitted with oak timber floors and brass accents to infuse additional sophistication into the space.
The sleek black kitchen is fitted with oak timber floors and brass accents to infuse additional sophistication into the space.
The central courtyard connects to a raised deck for socializing within easy access to the kitchen.
The central courtyard connects to a raised deck for socializing within easy access to the kitchen.
The oak dining table and Eames DSR side chairs are placed in the glass-enclosed side return.
The oak dining table and Eames DSR side chairs are placed in the glass-enclosed side return.
"A steep or unstable site can make it difficult and costly to seismically retrofit a structure, or stabilize the site,” says Thomas Schaer at SHED Architecture and Design, a Seattle-based firm with extensive experience in adaptive reuse, as well as midcentury remodel. “There also may be land-use code provisions that limit or prevent development on the lot."
"A steep or unstable site can make it difficult and costly to seismically retrofit a structure, or stabilize the site,” says Thomas Schaer at SHED Architecture and Design, a Seattle-based firm with extensive experience in adaptive reuse, as well as midcentury remodel. “There also may be land-use code provisions that limit or prevent development on the lot."
Homeowner Jay Longtin served as the general contractor and performed the majority of the remodel work, aside from the outdoor floors, concrete, and pool, which were done by Architectural Blue.
Homeowner Jay Longtin served as the general contractor and performed the majority of the remodel work, aside from the outdoor floors, concrete, and pool, which were done by Architectural Blue.
The wraparound porch is enclosed in custom unfinished spruce, and match the slated look of the World Market chairs. MacInnis says that her custom concrete firepit has been a great place to entertain.
The wraparound porch is enclosed in custom unfinished spruce, and match the slated look of the World Market chairs. MacInnis says that her custom concrete firepit has been a great place to entertain.
South terrace
South terrace
LaCantina’s combination Door & Window system connects their bifold doors to their bifold windows without the need for a supporting post
LaCantina’s combination Door & Window system connects their bifold doors to their bifold windows without the need for a supporting post
The zen-like spa bathroom.
The zen-like spa bathroom.
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The outdoor entertaining space includes a shuffleboard court and built-in outdoor seating area complete with a fireplace and barbecue.
The outdoor entertaining space includes a shuffleboard court and built-in outdoor seating area complete with a fireplace and barbecue.
A bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.
A bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.
A fountain that spills into a palm sheltered pond at the entry.
A fountain that spills into a palm sheltered pond at the entry.
A cozy den with built-in sitting area i
A cozy den with built-in sitting area i
Elegant ceramic pendant lamps are draped on each post.
Elegant ceramic pendant lamps are draped on each post.
The private areas are separated, but visually connected to the new living area.
The private areas are separated, but visually connected to the new living area.
The interiors were reworked into a split-level open-plan living space that evokes a feeling of being standing on top of the fence, and being totally connected with the park.
The interiors were reworked into a split-level open-plan living space that evokes a feeling of being standing on top of the fence, and being totally connected with the park.
The home features plenty of storage and joinery to accommodate the needs for a growing family. High quality fit-outs and joinery, as pictured above, give this space a luxurious feel.
The home features plenty of storage and joinery to accommodate the needs for a growing family. High quality fit-outs and joinery, as pictured above, give this space a luxurious feel.
A peek at the study room that houses a clerestory window.
A peek at the study room that houses a clerestory window.
The bathroom is fitted with a clean and modern shower.
The bathroom is fitted with a clean and modern shower.
This house is one of the five homes that are part of the Auhaus Release. Only 10 of each design will be built.
This house is one of the five homes that are part of the Auhaus Release. Only 10 of each design will be built.
The courtyard infuses the interiors with light.
The courtyard infuses the interiors with light.
Upstairs powder room
Upstairs powder room
Master bathroom
Master bathroom
Dining and kitchen
Dining and kitchen
Entry stair
Entry stair
Living room
Living room
An archetypal Buff & Hensman home that's characterized by both open and intimate spaces.
An archetypal Buff & Hensman home that's characterized by both open and intimate spaces.
The sliding glass doors connect the interiors to the outdoor terraces and pool.
The sliding glass doors connect the interiors to the outdoor terraces and pool.
If you’re looking for a casual look without sacrificing back support, take a page from this Los Angeles home that embraces the summery, California-style living. The mattress sits on a covered box spring directly on the floor, which is loosely wrapped in a breezy white cover.
If you’re looking for a casual look without sacrificing back support, take a page from this Los Angeles home that embraces the summery, California-style living. The mattress sits on a covered box spring directly on the floor, which is loosely wrapped in a breezy white cover.

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