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The back patio and fire-pit area are central entertaining spaces. When the weather is nice, homeowner Joan and Ken wheel their dining room table outside for parties and dinners with friends. The fire pit was built using a steel cut-off from a natural gas tank.

Opening up the stairwell with glass partitions allowed daylight to penetrate to the core of the highly vertical structure. The architects also removed partitions around the kitchen and relocated it to the home's east end where it faces the building's historic bay window.

The living area is anchored by a new stair leading to the second level, which is screened by slats of the same red oak used in the flooring. The side chair was sourced and reupholstered by Seattle-based Madsen Modern.

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The entryway features a family heirloom in the form of an antique dresser, which sits beneath a West Elm chandelier.

Colossus Mfg. outfitted the dining area with a round table from Burke Decor and leather-upholstered side chairs by Staffan Holm for Hem.

A cozy dining banquette with a custom walnut table by Susan Swingle saves some space.

The removal of the loft makes it so the home is now filled with light from the skylight.

The open layout brings breathing room to the new dining area. To the right is the home's central opening, built around a set of custom stairs.

This shows how the walnut “Flatiron” sculpture separates the rooms, but still allows for connectivity thanks to its triangular shape. “The client wanted a very open and loft-like feel, but also a degree of separation between the kitchen and the other rooms,” says Morbitzer. “There’s a balance between openness and privacy.”

A walnut slat wall creates a protected nook for an office, in what used to be dead space. The white built-ins around the television are designed to “fade into the background,” says Amornvivat, and the team utilized custom open and closed storage throughout. “We have to get the right mix between the two to make the project sing,” says Amornvivat.

The main living area is on the second floor in an open double-height space where the ceiling peaks at 15 feet under an angled roof. It contains an airy kitchen/dining area and a living room. A hallway leads to the primary bedroom, and a loft contains a bedroom for their kids. The ground floor has an apartment they rent to local teachers.

During the day, the operable skylight is often open and provides natural cooling. At night, homeowners can see the moon and stars through the skylight.

The solid support wall was swapped out for a wood slat wall. Dunn Edwards “Revival Rose,” an update on the terracotta color, was used to define the kitchen from the rest of the home.