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When architects Thomas Karsten and Alexandra Erhard toured the raw industrial space, they were struck by how much light streamed in, a gift bestowed by large windows and the rare presence of a private patio.
When architects Thomas Karsten and Alexandra Erhard toured the raw industrial space, they were struck by how much light streamed in, a gift bestowed by large windows and the rare presence of a private patio.
“During summer there is so much greenery, and it grows and changes every day. It’s very different in the autumn and winter—even the acoustics are different,
“During summer there is so much greenery, and it grows and changes every day. It’s very different in the autumn and winter—even the acoustics are different,
How to Build an Affordable America: There are as many solutions to the country’s housing crisis as there are causes. We need them all.
How to Build an Affordable America: There are as many solutions to the country’s housing crisis as there are causes. We need them all.
A classic Big Easy house with a fanciful facade renovated by Adamick Architecture.
A classic Big Easy house with a fanciful facade renovated by Adamick Architecture.
View to entry vestibule.
View to entry vestibule.
The green roof, wood cladding, and low profile help to integrate the home with its lush, natural surroundings.
The green roof, wood cladding, and low profile help to integrate the home with its lush, natural surroundings.
In the kitchen, the continuous kitchen worktop and table are made of marble from Caledonia Marble. The pink Tamatik dining chairs are by Connie Chisholm and are from the Canadian design shop Made. The Blinding Love pendant lights are by Periphere, which has shops in Montreal and Toronto. The iron rails were inspired both by screens the couple had seen on their travels in the Middle East and by the ornate wrought ironwork favored by their Portuguese neighbors. Barzel Ironworks fabricated the banister to Sawatzky’s design by slicing up iron pipe, welding it, and painting it.
In the kitchen, the continuous kitchen worktop and table are made of marble from Caledonia Marble. The pink Tamatik dining chairs are by Connie Chisholm and are from the Canadian design shop Made. The Blinding Love pendant lights are by Periphere, which has shops in Montreal and Toronto. The iron rails were inspired both by screens the couple had seen on their travels in the Middle East and by the ornate wrought ironwork favored by their Portuguese neighbors. Barzel Ironworks fabricated the banister to Sawatzky’s design by slicing up iron pipe, welding it, and painting it.
Rounding the property is a Japanese–inspired pavilion that measures 600 square feet.
Rounding the property is a Japanese–inspired pavilion that measures 600 square feet.
For the last 20 years, the Topanga Art House has been owned by Liza Lou, the recipient of a MacArthur Genius Award, and her partner, graphic artist Mick Haggerty. Here is a look inside the main residence, which features cathedral ceilings and polished concrete floors.
For the last 20 years, the Topanga Art House has been owned by Liza Lou, the recipient of a MacArthur Genius Award, and her partner, graphic artist Mick Haggerty. Here is a look inside the main residence, which features cathedral ceilings and polished concrete floors.