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San Francisco transplants Heather Day and Chase McBride worked with Bay Area architect Ryan Leidner to create a striking rectilinear home in the California desert.
San Francisco transplants Heather Day and Chase McBride worked with Bay Area architect Ryan Leidner to create a striking rectilinear home in the California desert.
Landscaping was another major investment in the project’s budget, turning the backyard into something more closely resembling a “golf course with trees.” Isaac spent $48K on the illuminated stone pathway that leads up to the space.
Landscaping was another major investment in the project’s budget, turning the backyard into something more closely resembling a “golf course with trees.” Isaac spent $48K on the illuminated stone pathway that leads up to the space.
The elegant prefab construction features glulam beams that support a steel scupper off of which water plumes during a rainfall—yet another nod to the landscape and natural elements.
The elegant prefab construction features glulam beams that support a steel scupper off of which water plumes during a rainfall—yet another nod to the landscape and natural elements.
The new home’s covered porch takes inspiration from the porch of the 150-year-old cottage shared by the extended family, just 100 yards away from the main home. The porch is designed for enjoying summer sunsets.
The new home’s covered porch takes inspiration from the porch of the 150-year-old cottage shared by the extended family, just 100 yards away from the main home. The porch is designed for enjoying summer sunsets.
The home enjoys a connection with the surrounding landscape with views from every room that invite the 100-acre site into the interior. “The framed views from each room are a source of pride for us,” says architect Meelena Oleksiuk Turkel. “They illustrate the way in which we design for a specific site, bringing the outdoors into the home and making the most of what the homeowners love about their land.”
The home enjoys a connection with the surrounding landscape with views from every room that invite the 100-acre site into the interior. “The framed views from each room are a source of pride for us,” says architect Meelena Oleksiuk Turkel. “They illustrate the way in which we design for a specific site, bringing the outdoors into the home and making the most of what the homeowners love about their land.”
While prefabs cabins have the same amenities and footprint, orienting the long side of Kabn 2 towards the loch shortened the inbuilt bench. Its fabric woven from PET yarn, a lounge chair by Ferm Living was added by the window to compensate.
While prefabs cabins have the same amenities and footprint, orienting the long side of Kabn 2 towards the loch shortened the inbuilt bench. Its fabric woven from PET yarn, a lounge chair by Ferm Living was added by the window to compensate.
Inside, the one-bedroom cabins include kitchenettes and a neutral palette. The site also offers a communal sauna, a pickleball court, and bike rentals.
Inside, the one-bedroom cabins include kitchenettes and a neutral palette. The site also offers a communal sauna, a pickleball court, and bike rentals.
The suites are intended to operate as a "joint venture,
The suites are intended to operate as a "joint venture,
The suites feature a full bathroom, with a walk-in shower and storage-friendly vanity.
The suites feature a full bathroom, with a walk-in shower and storage-friendly vanity.
There are three base models and eight variations of Collective Home prefabs, and clients are welcome to slightly modify them to suit their needs.
There are three base models and eight variations of Collective Home prefabs, and clients are welcome to slightly modify them to suit their needs.
Pigliacampo decided to paint the interiors white, the most cost-effective detail of the renovation, and add a ladder to the second level.
Pigliacampo decided to paint the interiors white, the most cost-effective detail of the renovation, and add a ladder to the second level.
The bathroom is just the right size and functional.
The bathroom is just the right size and functional.
Floating shelves keep h kitchen open and airy.
Floating shelves keep h kitchen open and airy.
In the dining area the kitchen is conveniently located while a large picture window creates a canvas for the landscape to reflect on.
In the dining area the kitchen is conveniently located while a large picture window creates a canvas for the landscape to reflect on.
This prefab also has a wraparound deck with a shaded dining area.
This prefab also has a wraparound deck with a shaded dining area.