Off the living and dining space sits the kitchen.
A series of long stairs leads to Maison Amtrak, which is set below street level. The entranceway demonstrates Cohen’s love of Japanese design with a geometric simplicity matched only by the formal elegance of the stained Douglas fir two-by-fours.
A pair of LC2 chairs by Le Corbusier are ideal spots for watching the river down below. The Womb chair by Eero Saarinen is a close second.
Floor Plan of Jamestown Passive House by Shelter Residential
The single-volume home has been designed to appear to float over the lot on its deck. Ryan upgraded the existing foundation to support its passive design. "Originally, I wanted to make the whole house powered with wood pellets," he says. "But I decided against shoveling pellets in the snow. I'll get weird in a little bit less of a cold climate."
A view of the open plan living space inspired by Jens RIsoms Danish childhood. Risom Library chairs from the early 1960s surround the dining table.
The bookcase that separates the communal living space from the bedrooms is made of 12" x 10" x 30" and 60” plywood boxes.
The gallery showed a selection of Lee’s textile works from the 1960s through the 1990s.
I loved the organic outgrowths on the ceramic pieces, which reminded me of sea anemones I found tide pooling on the California coast as a child.
Liu and Tsien created two green built-in displays, perfect for holding photos and sculptures made by Liz and Adam’s son, Sasha.
Le Corbusier is famous for his injection of color, as seen on the bright green guardrail above the living area.
The terrace, updated with new flooring and bench seating with storage, provides a breath of fresh air during gatherings. “It creates a space for engaging with the sunset, which is such a huge part of the apartment,” Andrew says.
Andrew and Martin tore out walls and a set of built-ins forming the entry, preserving some storage and adding more above the door.
The minimalist home's siding will patina to a silvery gray tone.
The living room's wall of windows makes it easy to look out onto the desert. Julie wanted to keep the interior design minimal in order to focus on the setting.
Every window has a motorized shade, which culminates in a dramatic, high tech effect that the duo compare to a super villain layer.
Picture windows and skylights dot the living areas, ensuring ample sunshine sweeps inside. Custom wooden cabinetry in the galley-style kitchen pops against the crisp white walls.
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