Collection by David Ludwig
“To allow natural light to flood the interior space on the north side, which tends to be dark, a high sidelight was installed at the top of the vaulted roof structure, and a skylight was also installed directly above the staircase,” shares Senior Architect Shohei Hatori.
“To allow natural light to flood the interior space on the north side, which tends to be dark, a high sidelight was installed at the top of the vaulted roof structure, and a skylight was also installed directly above the staircase,” shares Senior Architect Shohei Hatori.
Modern Sunset House is located on 14 acres of hillside. During construction, a driveway stretching 1000 feet—more than three football fields—had to be installed to reach the remote location above Scottsdale.
Modern Sunset House is located on 14 acres of hillside. During construction, a driveway stretching 1000 feet—more than three football fields—had to be installed to reach the remote location above Scottsdale.
The birch was custom kerfed to look like planks and finished in a white varnish. The table and peninsula were also made to fit snugly into the A-frame.
The birch was custom kerfed to look like planks and finished in a white varnish. The table and peninsula were also made to fit snugly into the A-frame.
Originally the floor plan had the door to the bathroom tucked over to one side to make way for a stationery bed. Perpetually Devastated reconfigured the layout for more comfortable access by changing the bed into a slide-out design, with a clever nesting headboard that expands and contracts along with the mattress.
Originally the floor plan had the door to the bathroom tucked over to one side to make way for a stationery bed. Perpetually Devastated reconfigured the layout for more comfortable access by changing the bed into a slide-out design, with a clever nesting headboard that expands and contracts along with the mattress.
Great Room showing wrap-around deck at lower level, Dining, Kitchen and Entry on Main Level, Art Studio and Bridge above.
Great Room showing wrap-around deck at lower level, Dining, Kitchen and Entry on Main Level, Art Studio and Bridge above.
Street-facing elevation showing flat lot in front, steep hillside behind. East Coast shingle style exterior detailing.  Main entry/front door between twin chimneys with Master Suite to right and one kids bed above, and 3 kids bedrooms to left above and kitchen, dining, living below.  Stone patio extends all along front elevation with outdoor kitchen on left and exterior eating in front of arched dining bay.
Street-facing elevation showing flat lot in front, steep hillside behind. East Coast shingle style exterior detailing. Main entry/front door between twin chimneys with Master Suite to right and one kids bed above, and 3 kids bedrooms to left above and kitchen, dining, living below. Stone patio extends all along front elevation with outdoor kitchen on left and exterior eating in front of arched dining bay.
Front seen from lake access.  Note stone wainscot detailing that extends around house and deck into grade.  Very tricky to create this look and meet code concerns for waterproofing and ventilation. Log railings.  Classic dormers at each upstairs bedroom. This project was designed when the architect was the Senior Design Associate at Polsky Architects in Larkspur, CA
Front seen from lake access. Note stone wainscot detailing that extends around house and deck into grade. Very tricky to create this look and meet code concerns for waterproofing and ventilation. Log railings. Classic dormers at each upstairs bedroom. This project was designed when the architect was the Senior Design Associate at Polsky Architects in Larkspur, CA
Street view of the preoperty looking south.  Open space3 play area i sseen on the left while the redwood grove is on the right.
Street view of the preoperty looking south. Open space3 play area i sseen on the left while the redwood grove is on the right.
Street view. Note new doors at back of carport to retain and enhance privacy at inner couryard beyond.
Street view. Note new doors at back of carport to retain and enhance privacy at inner couryard beyond.
Street View looking West from Orange Ave.  Top floor and rear yard are on 3rd level - 30' above street. Master Suite spans across this facade with bed on left, closets in center and bath on right.  Planting terraces serve as required stormwater catchment.
Street View looking West from Orange Ave. Top floor and rear yard are on 3rd level - 30' above street. Master Suite spans across this facade with bed on left, closets in center and bath on right. Planting terraces serve as required stormwater catchment.
Lakeside Elevation
Lakeside Elevation