Collection by Louise Foley
The model home is furnished with Muji's line of home goods.
At the terrace, the team replaced or rebuilt brick and concrete as needed. They also stripped and resealed exterior wood elements and incorporated new native landscaping throughout.
One of the bedrooms gets lots of California sun, and access to a small patio outside.
Floor Plan of the Clasen Residence
The kitchen features custom-lacquered cabinets with white oak handles and, in lieu of upper cabinets, a wall niche to display dishes.
“The tent-like shape resembles a mountain. When the snow falls, the triangle becomes embedded in the landscape,” Tham says.
Approaching the Garden Studio's entrance, marked by he smaller of its two windows
The house was designed to minimally interfere with the hilltop vegetation, which is what attracted the family to the site.
The millwork hides the bed and desk, but it also conceals the air conditioner. “Everything is integrated,” says Losada-Amor. “That’s what keeps it clean.” Even the garage door mechanism is hidden here.
A Nova Scotia couple learn that although triangular homes may look simple, they can be devilishly complex.
New Exterior connection via Kitchen
Skylights illuminate the bathroom, which sits in the center of the unit and is elevated slightly to accommodate the plumbing below. “It’s a wood box on the exterior and glass on the interior,” says Ruben. “It feels open and serene.” The glass tile is from Arizona Tile. The sink is from Toto.
By removing walls, inserting new windows, and utilizing a lighter color palette, Mowery Marsh Architects give this historic home a modern, new look.