Twenty-foot-wide doors from Solar Innovations offer easy access to the deck. “Solar Innovations was the only manufacturer at that time that had a pocket multi-slider with a good ADA threshold,” says architect Erick Mikiten. “They almost look like steel, but are thermally broken aluminum.”

With its easy access, the flat roof is never hard to maintain.

The mother takes up residence in the basement area, which enjoys access to the backyard garden where the children often play. Terrazzo flooring with a cowhide rug create a slightly retro-glam look.

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Just beyond the pergola's reach, a narrow pool is heated by direct sunlight.

The front door is accessed by a 'floating' concrete bridge that bisects the two wings of the house.

Jorge’s office is on the basement level which provides easy access to the outside.

In the back, ivy climbs across the garage’s raw cedar cladding next to a gate that allows access to the laneway—but the boys prefer to climb the fence.

The living area features a Le Bombole ’07 sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a Chieftan chair by Finn Juhl, and a rotating hanging stove by FireOrb. The poufs are by Tazi Designs.

Master Bedroom A former hayloft, located above the stables for the horses that pulled hearses for the funeral home, has become a quiet retreat, with blackout shades and a custom fireplace combining to make it cozy even in the dead of a Chicago winter. The space contains a Shell Chair by Hans Wegner on the left, along with an array of Ikea pieces. Photo by Morlen Sinoway

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The LV’s master bedroom has direct outdoor access, like every other room in the house. Bed by IKEA.

The bedroom contains an ingenious closet system similar to library stacks. These large sliding cabinets open up to make way for Zulaikha and Laurence as they hang their clothes or access anything else kept in storage.

A pair of CH07 chairs by Hans Wegner face a stunning view of the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge.

A black Arne Jacobsen Series 07 chair from Fritz Hansen, Eames storage shelf from Vitra and white Eames DAX plastic armchairs.

The family room contains furniture reminiscent of Ligne Roset’s Togo collection and a CH 07 egg-carton lamp by Salvadoran designer Eugenio Menjívar.

All kitchen appliances, cupboards, and counters have been united in a single, self-contained island, designed in collaboration with Bulthaup. The architects wanted unfussy space and they rejected easy-access overhanging cabinets. "There's an emphasis on convenience in the world that is all about numbing things," says Alan Koch.

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Here's a view from the second floor, which is accessed via a ladder from the charcoal gray mezzanine.

For the seating area, the couple selected a Charles sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia in addition to CH07 Shell chairs by Hans Wegner, a PK61 coffee table by Poul Kjærholm, and a Nesta rug from Design Within Reach. The dining table, an original design by Burnette, is surrounded by stools that belonged to a previous owner.

Access into the garden is through the side of the kitchen and not the rear. This means the rear is protected for wildlife and the family do not have to go through the garden to access the BBQ and hard landscaping.

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A bridge spans the home’s steep site for street access.

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On the third floor guests enjoy access to a covered swimming pool.

Pierre Kozely mends his bike on a patio in the rear yard, seen from their garage—which was transformed into a media room. Behind him is a Cor-Ten rolling gate that gives access to the back alley.

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The renovation greatly improved the home's access to natural light and cooling breezes.

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Filled with ample natural light and terrace access, this bedroom also includes an adjoining bath.

The children’s bedroom features access to the refinished outdoor deck

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Behind the bathroom wall is the bedroom, which features sliding glass doors with access to a private deck.