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The new home quotes the forms and materials of the neighborhood, but remixes them in a more contemporary combination.
The new home quotes the forms and materials of the neighborhood, but remixes them in a more contemporary combination.
Perched on a hillside in San Rafael in Marin County just north of San Francisco, the Harrison House was designed by Beverley David Thorne in 1963. The midcentury home includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and stunning views of the San Rafael Valley. It also boasts modern updates, contemporary furnishings, and a vast collection of artwork.
Perched on a hillside in San Rafael in Marin County just north of San Francisco, the Harrison House was designed by Beverley David Thorne in 1963. The midcentury home includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and stunning views of the San Rafael Valley. It also boasts modern updates, contemporary furnishings, and a vast collection of artwork.
Beckmann and Trowbridge have recently expanded The Lautner to create The Lautner Compound, which includes The Lautner, The Park—a 10,000-square-foot open-air event space—and a newly acquired 1957 Californian bungalow called The Ranch House. All the buildings and facilities on the compound were masterfully restored and furnished to reflect the spirit of Lautner.
Beckmann and Trowbridge have recently expanded The Lautner to create The Lautner Compound, which includes The Lautner, The Park—a 10,000-square-foot open-air event space—and a newly acquired 1957 Californian bungalow called The Ranch House. All the buildings and facilities on the compound were masterfully restored and furnished to reflect the spirit of Lautner.
The warm industrial kitchen celebrates views of Rocky Mountain National Park beyond. A see-through, steel fireplace becomes a glowing beacon that warms the kitchen and living room at the heart of the home.
The warm industrial kitchen celebrates views of Rocky Mountain National Park beyond. A see-through, steel fireplace becomes a glowing beacon that warms the kitchen and living room at the heart of the home.
Guests also have access to a full, residential-style kitchen.
Guests also have access to a full, residential-style kitchen.
The bright modern kitchen is state of the art and includes a small open breakfast nook.
The bright modern kitchen is state of the art and includes a small open breakfast nook.
The home's character has maintained intact by preserving beautiful 1920s details, such as the wood-burning fireplace and the vaulted ceilings shown above in the living room.
The home's character has maintained intact by preserving beautiful 1920s details, such as the wood-burning fireplace and the vaulted ceilings shown above in the living room.
Both the architects and the homeowners credit Steven Volpe Design for the success of this project. "Steven is a wonderful interior designer," says the homeowner. "Every place he designs looks different. Each object is unique, and the fabrics are beautiful."
Both the architects and the homeowners credit Steven Volpe Design for the success of this project. "Steven is a wonderful interior designer," says the homeowner. "Every place he designs looks different. Each object is unique, and the fabrics are beautiful."
The custom privacy screen shields unwanted views and places the focus on downtown San Francisco.
The custom privacy screen shields unwanted views and places the focus on downtown San Francisco.
The loft's original 1928 concrete is in tact, and while the design team sandblasted it all, not everything was removed—the owners will often find things like nails and pieces of cork in the material.
The loft's original 1928 concrete is in tact, and while the design team sandblasted it all, not everything was removed—the owners will often find things like nails and pieces of cork in the material.

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