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The Turn

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Location
Oakland, California
Year
2019
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
Concrete and cedar wood vibrantly interacting in the outdoor yet private balcony overlooking the local redwood and oak trees.
Concrete and cedar wood vibrantly interacting in the outdoor yet private balcony overlooking the local redwood and oak trees.
Large glass windows enable natural light flooding the reading nook in living room.
Large glass windows enable natural light flooding the reading nook in living room.
Spacious kitchen and dining area with the exposed board concrete motif used as backsplash.
Spacious kitchen and dining area with the exposed board concrete motif used as backsplash.
Exposed board-formed concrete celebrating the building craft and the site on the walls by the stairwell.
Exposed board-formed concrete celebrating the building craft and the site on the walls by the stairwell.
Expansive glass use allows substantial natural lighting coupled with natural views from several vantage points in the home.
Expansive glass use allows substantial natural lighting coupled with natural views from several vantage points in the home.
Modern and intricately designed interiors working seamlessly with the home design.
Modern and intricately designed interiors working seamlessly with the home design.
Effervescently bright kitchen with ample room.
Effervescently bright kitchen with ample room.
Home nestles into the natural flora of the area with extensive views of the California redwood and oak trees.
Home nestles into the natural flora of the area with extensive views of the California redwood and oak trees.
Stepped concrete foundation leading to the home entrance.
Stepped concrete foundation leading to the home entrance.

Details

Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1

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Photographer
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From Design Draw Build

This custom residential home located in the Oakland Hills highlights the intricate attention to detail and high level of craftsmanship that an integrated team of designers and builders can produce. The challenging sloped site necessitated an extensive stepped concrete foundation and retaining wall. The foundation provided opportunities to celebrate craft, with exposed board-formed concrete walls on the interior.

The home allows the stepped concrete retaining walls to read throughout the home both on the walls and as terraced separations between spaces. Balconies provide access to outdoor space from multiple rooms and the expansive use of glass allows for views throughout the home to the surrounding trees. Cedar cladding on the facade reflects the warmth of the surrounding redwood and oak trees.