Living Spaces

Tom wanted to limit the number of joints in the vaults between the concrete pours, so they ended up building framework for each of the lengths of the vaults.

Working Holiday, the design studio behind the renovation, is run by Carlos Naude and Whitney Brown. They renovated the property as their personal home.

The sloped ceiling opens up toward the scenery outside.

Designer Ann

“The curtain allows the space to be opened up or closed off in all kinds of different ways, and gives it more warmth and better sound-proofing,” says Vibeke.

The cabinetry and the rebuilt fireplace—with an asymmetrical hearth and curved mantel—give the music room a retro vibe. “We spent so much time getting that right,"”says Jacoby. “The original fireplace had these curves; we wanted to echo them in the redesigned space.” The glossy green tiles surrounding the fireplace are double-glazed Heath Ceramics 2x4s in a luminous Jade hue.

In the living room, a wood stove keeps temperatures cozy. The artwork (of the ill-fated St. Francis Dam and reservoir) is by Al Stone, as is the built-in stove platform and bench seat. The sofa is from Blu Dot, the vintage Risom Lounge Chairs from Knoll and pillows by Kiriko Made.

Sliders on either side of the living room aid in cross-ventilation. The ladder leads to a small office space.