Tucson

Concrete and timber meet again on the stairs that lead to the upper level.

The kitchen faces the back garden and benefits from a double height atrium space. Pine has been used for the kitchen flooring and cabinets, a design element that is also picked up in the stairwell. The built-in refrigerator and pantry are cleverly hidden under the first flight of stairs.

Now, the remodeled staircase features pine paneling and is painted white.

After: The kitchen faces the back garden and benefits from a double height atrium space. Pine has been used for the kitchen flooring and cabinets. Extensive glazing gives the ground floor living spaces a direct visual link with the courtyard and terrace.

The living spaces are orientated to the north, while the bedrooms have been placed in the south of the home.