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Now, a walk-in shower and soaking tub are tucked under the roof line.
Now, a walk-in shower and soaking tub are tucked under the roof line.
The kitchen was a collaboration between Urban Pioneering Architecture, Alex Scott Porter A+D, MW Construction, and CNS Construction. The lower cabinetry boxes are IKEA units with custom fronts and panels painted in Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream by MW Construction, while the upper floating walnut cabinet is custom. A Carrara marble counter syncs with the backsplash, which is Boneyard Brick from Chelsea Arts Tile & Stone. The pendant lights are the Mass Light NA5 from Norm Architects for &Tradition.
The kitchen was a collaboration between Urban Pioneering Architecture, Alex Scott Porter A+D, MW Construction, and CNS Construction. The lower cabinetry boxes are IKEA units with custom fronts and panels painted in Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream by MW Construction, while the upper floating walnut cabinet is custom. A Carrara marble counter syncs with the backsplash, which is Boneyard Brick from Chelsea Arts Tile & Stone. The pendant lights are the Mass Light NA5 from Norm Architects for &Tradition.
From 2017 to 2018, various areas in the home were treated to a thoughtful renovation—including the kitchen, floors, deck, baths, and fixtures throughout.
From 2017 to 2018, various areas in the home were treated to a thoughtful renovation—including the kitchen, floors, deck, baths, and fixtures throughout.
“I love to cook with the kids, but something that’s crucial for me when having them in the kitchen is to be able to pinpoint control,” explains Joel. “One of the things I love most about the Dacor induction cooktop is its response rate. The rate at which you can bring things up to a temperature is fantastic. Second to none is the clean-up. It’s reassuring to know the cooktop quickly cools down to allow me to clean it shortly thereafter.
“I love to cook with the kids, but something that’s crucial for me when having them in the kitchen is to be able to pinpoint control,” explains Joel. “One of the things I love most about the Dacor induction cooktop is its response rate. The rate at which you can bring things up to a temperature is fantastic. Second to none is the clean-up. It’s reassuring to know the cooktop quickly cools down to allow me to clean it shortly thereafter.
While Joel and Meelena Turkel of Turkel Design have spent the last decade redefining the possibilities of prefab for clients worldwide, they recently flipped the switch and completed their very own net-zero prefabricated residence. Here is a look inside their new home, the Axiom Desert House.
While Joel and Meelena Turkel of Turkel Design have spent the last decade redefining the possibilities of prefab for clients worldwide, they recently flipped the switch and completed their very own net-zero prefabricated residence. Here is a look inside their new home, the Axiom Desert House.
Folding glass doors creates a more seamless connection between the dining room and the outdoor deck.
Folding glass doors creates a more seamless connection between the dining room and the outdoor deck.
The terrazzo flooring continues in the three bathrooms.
The terrazzo flooring continues in the three bathrooms.
The kitchen is well-equipped with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances.
The kitchen is well-equipped with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances.
The master bedroom enjoys lots of natural light thanks to sliding doors which lead out to the backyard.
The master bedroom enjoys lots of natural light thanks to sliding doors which lead out to the backyard.
The beautifully updated kitchen has new quartz countertops, a mosaic tile backsplash, and a fast-cooking induction range. The large center island adds storage and seating.
The beautifully updated kitchen has new quartz countertops, a mosaic tile backsplash, and a fast-cooking induction range. The large center island adds storage and seating.
The kitchen opens to the dining area, rear garden, and atrium.
The kitchen opens to the dining area, rear garden, and atrium.
A consistent wood palette makes the interior feel cohesive.
A consistent wood palette makes the interior feel cohesive.
The Swing from Resource Furniture uses a swinging shelf to form the bed support.
The Swing from Resource Furniture uses a swinging shelf to form the bed support.
From the living room wall, a panel folds down to reveal a bookshelf and form a table.
From the living room wall, a panel folds down to reveal a bookshelf and form a table.
White ceramic tiles by Waterworks line the bathroom walls. The floors, also by Waterworks, are honed Carrara marble. The sink with an integrated top is by Duravit.
White ceramic tiles by Waterworks line the bathroom walls. The floors, also by Waterworks, are honed Carrara marble. The sink with an integrated top is by Duravit.
Sliding walnut panels with reeded glass inserts enclose the bedroom area.
Sliding walnut panels with reeded glass inserts enclose the bedroom area.
A backsplash featuring custom matte black ceramic tiles by Waterworks is paired with stainless steel countertops. The timber cabinets, by JRs Custom Cabinets, are made of white oak.
A backsplash featuring custom matte black ceramic tiles by Waterworks is paired with stainless steel countertops. The timber cabinets, by JRs Custom Cabinets, are made of white oak.

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