In order to open up the space, Klopf Architecture took out some walls that were supporting beams. Klopf explains, “We used a structural trick by putting a cross-beam on the roof, which you don’t see. The ceiling now has an open, more expansive feeling—more post-and-beam.” Photo 5 of 10 in Same Bones, New Materials—A Double Gable Eichler Gets a Dashing Update

Same Bones, New Materials—A Double Gable Eichler Gets a Dashing Update

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In order to open up the space, Klopf Architecture took out a few walls that were supporting overhead beams. Klopf explained, "We used the structural trick of putting a supportive cross-beam on the roof, which you don’t see. The ceiling now has an open, more expansive feeling—it's more post-and-beam."