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Mid-century, remodeled exterior
Mid-century, remodeled exterior
Deciding to buy a home comes with its own unique set of pressures. Oftentimes, it’s seen as a seal of adulthood, an acceptance of permanence, and perhaps most importantly, it also means that you’re about to spend a large sum of money; it makes sense that no one wants to go about it in a casual way.
Deciding to buy a home comes with its own unique set of pressures. Oftentimes, it’s seen as a seal of adulthood, an acceptance of permanence, and perhaps most importantly, it also means that you’re about to spend a large sum of money; it makes sense that no one wants to go about it in a casual way.
The guest bathroom features a bold shower clad in the Strands x Dwell collection tiles in the Tails patterns. The color is inlaid into each concrete tile using pigmented cement—rather than glaze—a traditional process known as “encaustic” that creates a highly durable finish suitable for high-traffic zones. The floors are the Venice Quietude XSMC Tiles.
The guest bathroom features a bold shower clad in the Strands x Dwell collection tiles in the Tails patterns. The color is inlaid into each concrete tile using pigmented cement—rather than glaze—a traditional process known as “encaustic” that creates a highly durable finish suitable for high-traffic zones. The floors are the Venice Quietude XSMC Tiles.
At the front of the house, where a band of windows opens to what is now a family room, Amir and Chi designed landscaping that echoes the original.
At the front of the house, where a band of windows opens to what is now a family room, Amir and Chi designed landscaping that echoes the original.
The primary bathroom was completely redone, with a floating vanity finished in travertine from Elements Room and a freestanding tub and faucets by Kohler.
The primary bathroom was completely redone, with a floating vanity finished in travertine from Elements Room and a freestanding tub and faucets by Kohler.
The bathroom is a “compromise” for the couple, as Michelle didn’t want tile, and Augustin preferred the space to have a darker wall finish. They agreed to ensconce it in charcoal-colored plaster. The stools are by River Valadez.
The bathroom is a “compromise” for the couple, as Michelle didn’t want tile, and Augustin preferred the space to have a darker wall finish. They agreed to ensconce it in charcoal-colored plaster. The stools are by River Valadez.
The hallway artwork is by Sarah Philouze.
The hallway artwork is by Sarah Philouze.
“I just love looking at how the sun and the light enters the house,” says Augustin. “That's something that you can’t imagine in the rendering…You only experience it in full once you live in the place. I really enjoy discovering it still to this day, throughout the seasons.”
“I just love looking at how the sun and the light enters the house,” says Augustin. “That's something that you can’t imagine in the rendering…You only experience it in full once you live in the place. I really enjoy discovering it still to this day, throughout the seasons.”
The 1970s apartment architect Ana Sawaia renovated for her clients Pedro and Flavia was poorly lit and felt cramped. In addition to removing partitions to bring in light and create a sense of openness, she also refinished elements like the concrete pillars and beams, which were stripped and polished to create a patinated effect.
The 1970s apartment architect Ana Sawaia renovated for her clients Pedro and Flavia was poorly lit and felt cramped. In addition to removing partitions to bring in light and create a sense of openness, she also refinished elements like the concrete pillars and beams, which were stripped and polished to create a patinated effect.
A ladder leads from the open first floor to the lofted sleeping area in Den's Bunk Cabin.
A ladder leads from the open first floor to the lofted sleeping area in Den's Bunk Cabin.
The Bunk Cabin's mini kitchen is designed for 24-inch cabinets.
The Bunk Cabin's mini kitchen is designed for 24-inch cabinets.
In the Bunk Cabin's lofted area sleeps two.
In the Bunk Cabin's lofted area sleeps two.
One-bedroom unit floor plan.
One-bedroom unit floor plan.