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A long bench seat is built into the rear wall of the living room, allowing for various seating configurations and a relaxed atmosphere.
Anchored by a gas and wood-burning fireplace, the living area is also intimately enclosed by custom-built wooden bookshelves.
Clare Conklin's living room features subtle earth tones and a mix of wood finishes.
All built-in furnishings were designed by the architects. The height-adjustable tables are from Billiani.
Board-formed concrete punctuates the home, including in the living room, where it frames the fireplace. The sofa is by Montauk.
"From most areas of the living level, you can simultaneously see and experience both the towering trees to the north and sweeping city and bay view to the south," says Maniscalco. "The careful placement of this floor level and creation of this spacial experience was a real cornerstone of the project."
Interior finishes include wide-plank European white oak flooring, Pietra Serena limestone slab inlays, rift cut white oak cabinetry, and wax steel detailing.
Between the garden courtyard and sheltered decks that lead out to a pool is an internal living wing. Here, the slope of the timber clad has been carefully placed to provide shelter from the common high winds.
A cozy family room has been created off the kitchen, and includes a custom built-in breakfast nook and sofa.