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The mid-section of the siding was done in a shou-sugi ban method. Custom brass was used for the awning, alongside a standing-seam metal roof.
The mid-section of the siding was done in a shou-sugi ban method. Custom brass was used for the awning, alongside a standing-seam metal roof.
Aylott & Van Tromp and Nokken's partners include electric bike companies that provide guests with transportation that will let them explore the natural surround.
Aylott & Van Tromp and Nokken's partners include electric bike companies that provide guests with transportation that will let them explore the natural surround.
Perched high above Oakland, this expanded midcentury soaks up jaw-dropping views—even from the bathroom.
Perched high above Oakland, this expanded midcentury soaks up jaw-dropping views—even from the bathroom.
The house is hidden from the road and sits on a hilltop clearing that overlooks the rolling farmland of the Mississippi River bluffs in Western Wisconsin. From this vantage point, there is a 270-degree view, with dramatic sunsets over the distant hills.
The house is hidden from the road and sits on a hilltop clearing that overlooks the rolling farmland of the Mississippi River bluffs in Western Wisconsin. From this vantage point, there is a 270-degree view, with dramatic sunsets over the distant hills.
The kitchen features exposed wooden beams, textured concrete walls, porcelain countertops, blackened walnut cabinets, walnut bar stools, and antique jade vases.
The kitchen features exposed wooden beams, textured concrete walls, porcelain countertops, blackened walnut cabinets, walnut bar stools, and antique jade vases.
The second-story bedroom wing faces east, toward the warmth of the morning sun and away from neighbors. The graphite gray cladding on the exterior is by Richlite.
The second-story bedroom wing faces east, toward the warmth of the morning sun and away from neighbors. The graphite gray cladding on the exterior is by Richlite.
Old-timers wanted them to resurrect the kitschy shack, but given the rigorous building requirements and resulting financial investment, that vision didn’t make sense. "If we were going to spend this much just for a foundation, we weren’t going to put a shack on top of it," Jessamy says.
Old-timers wanted them to resurrect the kitschy shack, but given the rigorous building requirements and resulting financial investment, that vision didn’t make sense. "If we were going to spend this much just for a foundation, we weren’t going to put a shack on top of it," Jessamy says.
The living room features a sofa by Medley Home, a rug by Dash & Albert from Annie Selke, Akari Paper Lanterns by Noguchi, and an Aluminum Group Management chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
The living room features a sofa by Medley Home, a rug by Dash & Albert from Annie Selke, Akari Paper Lanterns by Noguchi, and an Aluminum Group Management chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
18th Street Loft original floor plan
18th Street Loft original floor plan
The owner is an avid cyclist, so the bicycle wall acts as both storage and display.
The owner is an avid cyclist, so the bicycle wall acts as both storage and display.
"The transom was put in primarily to provide a curtain track," says Gerson. The transom also allows natural light to pass into the back of the apartment, and a fan increases airflow.
"The transom was put in primarily to provide a curtain track," says Gerson. The transom also allows natural light to pass into the back of the apartment, and a fan increases airflow.
Since the bathroom has no access to natural light, it was essential to recalibrate the lighting scheme. "The mirror is set off of the wall…and has up and down lights [installed] behind it. So, it has indirect lighting from behind," says Gerson. "On each side, there’s a 45-degree LED strip that provides direct lighting." Jokes Weigley: "It’s exactly what you want for your Zoom calls."
Since the bathroom has no access to natural light, it was essential to recalibrate the lighting scheme. "The mirror is set off of the wall…and has up and down lights [installed] behind it. So, it has indirect lighting from behind," says Gerson. "On each side, there’s a 45-degree LED strip that provides direct lighting." Jokes Weigley: "It’s exactly what you want for your Zoom calls."
The roof overhang provides protection from solar heat gain and the elements.
The roof overhang provides protection from solar heat gain and the elements.
Think that’s a metal fireplace? Think again—it’s Venetian plaster.
Think that’s a metal fireplace? Think again—it’s Venetian plaster.
The sunlit kitchen features a large central island with wood facing to complement the bookcase alcove and hardwood floors. A dining area offers a built-in bench along one side.
The sunlit kitchen features a large central island with wood facing to complement the bookcase alcove and hardwood floors. A dining area offers a built-in bench along one side.
Architects Ernesto Cragnolino and Krista Whitson designed and built an efficient four-bedroom home for their family in Austin.
Architects Ernesto Cragnolino and Krista Whitson designed and built an efficient four-bedroom home for their family in Austin.