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The architects did not want "the operating theater" of can lights, so Ernesto designed a custom fixture consisting of a simple steel plate that disguises "cheap can lights," seen here in the upper hallway. "It looks like a $1,500 fixture, but it's like $300," he says.
The architects did not want "the operating theater" of can lights, so Ernesto designed a custom fixture consisting of a simple steel plate that disguises "cheap can lights," seen here in the upper hallway. "It looks like a $1,500 fixture, but it's like $300," he says.
A new white oak staircase and railing lead to the main suite now occupying the garden level. The shadow reveal detail is carried throughout the house, scribing doorframes, windows, and baseboard.
A new white oak staircase and railing lead to the main suite now occupying the garden level. The shadow reveal detail is carried throughout the house, scribing doorframes, windows, and baseboard.
A steel-and-wood built-in “shoe drop” cabinet at the top of the stairs prevents things from piling up at the top step. As the design progressed, the home became more thoroughly “built-in,” and nearly every room has custom features, including desks, windows seats, benches, cabinets, and panelling. “This is an echo of the many craftspeople who set up shop in the nearby homes in the district 100 years ago, installing custom wood panels, handrails, built-ins, and bookshelves,” says architect Nicholas Fiore.
A steel-and-wood built-in “shoe drop” cabinet at the top of the stairs prevents things from piling up at the top step. As the design progressed, the home became more thoroughly “built-in,” and nearly every room has custom features, including desks, windows seats, benches, cabinets, and panelling. “This is an echo of the many craftspeople who set up shop in the nearby homes in the district 100 years ago, installing custom wood panels, handrails, built-ins, and bookshelves,” says architect Nicholas Fiore.
A Douglas fir staircase references the work of Alvar Aalto and makes a sculptural statement.
A Douglas fir staircase references the work of Alvar Aalto and makes a sculptural statement.
The entryway's stairs are surrounded by a screen that helps diffuse sunlight.
The entryway's stairs are surrounded by a screen that helps diffuse sunlight.
The trip from garage to first floor is through a wood-clad spiral staircase that resembles a giant slatted barrel.
The trip from garage to first floor is through a wood-clad spiral staircase that resembles a giant slatted barrel.
A sculptural white steel spiral staircase with wooden treads connects the two levels.
A sculptural white steel spiral staircase with wooden treads connects the two levels.
The staircases are built with no central support, giving more focus to their curved form.
The staircases are built with no central support, giving more focus to their curved form.
Knight tucked storage beneath the bespoke staircase, which has slats to allow light to pass through.
Knight tucked storage beneath the bespoke staircase, which has slats to allow light to pass through.
A birch staircase features extensive storage and contrasts with the concrete floors and the reclaimed brick of the partial wall. The wire stool was designed by Cees Brakman, and the ceiling beams are made from pine.
A birch staircase features extensive storage and contrasts with the concrete floors and the reclaimed brick of the partial wall. The wire stool was designed by Cees Brakman, and the ceiling beams are made from pine.