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Almost every room in the extension has direct access to the outside so the relationship with the grounds is immediate. In addition, carefully considered windows frame views of the surrounding landscape—especially the large window facing the valley in the first-floor living space. “It’s incredibly joyful to see how the views, smells, and emotion of being in the extension changes throughout the different seasons,” says architect Je Ahn. “It’s very tranquil and a retreat in the true sense of the word.”
Almost every room in the extension has direct access to the outside so the relationship with the grounds is immediate. In addition, carefully considered windows frame views of the surrounding landscape—especially the large window facing the valley in the first-floor living space. “It’s incredibly joyful to see how the views, smells, and emotion of being in the extension changes throughout the different seasons,” says architect Je Ahn. “It’s very tranquil and a retreat in the true sense of the word.”
O’Sullivan designed the ceiling “to have a knitted or woven quality like that of wool or silk.” It dives down over the kitchen and dining area, eventually reaching a point at the entry that is low enough to touch. Here, resident Jes Wood leans against the onyx kitchen island while her daughter Ruby hangs out. Replica Jean Prouvé chairs surround the dining table; a vase by Bruce and Estelle Martin for Kamaka Pottery sits on top. The Reel table under the television is by Atelier Oï for B&B Italia.
O’Sullivan designed the ceiling “to have a knitted or woven quality like that of wool or silk.” It dives down over the kitchen and dining area, eventually reaching a point at the entry that is low enough to touch. Here, resident Jes Wood leans against the onyx kitchen island while her daughter Ruby hangs out. Replica Jean Prouvé chairs surround the dining table; a vase by Bruce and Estelle Martin for Kamaka Pottery sits on top. The Reel table under the television is by Atelier Oï for B&B Italia.
After the Concrete, Washington, house where he grew up burned down, New York architect Jes Paone rebuilt it as a vacation home for himself and his family. With no original plans to work with, Jes relied on a few site cues but mostly his memory.
After the Concrete, Washington, house where he grew up burned down, New York architect Jes Paone rebuilt it as a vacation home for himself and his family. With no original plans to work with, Jes relied on a few site cues but mostly his memory.
Inside, Jes opted for a stripped-back look reflective of New York lofts.
Inside, Jes opted for a stripped-back look reflective of New York lofts.
Parlor living room view with Orior furniture and pendant from Jes Paone
Parlor living room view with Orior furniture and pendant from Jes Paone
OFFBeat by Nick Deaver Jes Deaver Architecture is one of nine cleverly designed homes featured in the 2024 AIA Austin Home Tours lineup.
OFFBeat by Nick Deaver Jes Deaver Architecture is one of nine cleverly designed homes featured in the 2024 AIA Austin Home Tours lineup.
Peter Guthrie, DDG; Jes Paone, DDG; Alex Polier; and Ghislaine Viñas make for a festive group.
Peter Guthrie, DDG; Jes Paone, DDG; Alex Polier; and Ghislaine Viñas make for a festive group.
Fladdermösshus is designed by architect Je Ahn, founder of Studio Weave. The bat roosts are constructed from old IKEA KVISTBRO metal tables.
Fladdermösshus is designed by architect Je Ahn, founder of Studio Weave. The bat roosts are constructed from old IKEA KVISTBRO metal tables.
Jes’s wife, Eugenia Hanlon, looks down at Beatrix from the stair in the great room, which has a dining table from FDB Møbler.
Jes’s wife, Eugenia Hanlon, looks down at Beatrix from the stair in the great room, which has a dining table from FDB Møbler.
Jes worked with local builders and materials like cedar shingles to ensure the home’s exterior would resemble the original structure and regional style as closely as possible.
Jes worked with local builders and materials like cedar shingles to ensure the home’s exterior would resemble the original structure and regional style as closely as possible.
Jes began by sketching out the general layout and elevation based on what he could remember. There were three gable roofs, which he exaggerated and then mixed with an archway motif that echoes the area’s silos and other structures.
Jes began by sketching out the general layout and elevation based on what he could remember. There were three gable roofs, which he exaggerated and then mixed with an archway motif that echoes the area’s silos and other structures.
Large operable picture windows and French doors from Andersen, adorned with gold-toned hardware from Valli & Valli, frame views while bringing tons of natural light into the house. A downstairs bedroom has a built-in bench where Jes’s daughter, Beatrix, reads.
Large operable picture windows and French doors from Andersen, adorned with gold-toned hardware from Valli & Valli, frame views while bringing tons of natural light into the house. A downstairs bedroom has a built-in bench where Jes’s daughter, Beatrix, reads.
“Made of Sand balances our signature technical precision in an organic, natural setting,” says Je Ahn, Director of Studio Weave. “The contrast between materials, old and new, in and out are foregrounded to create a distinct sense of rest and relaxation in the new spaces.”
“Made of Sand balances our signature technical precision in an organic, natural setting,” says Je Ahn, Director of Studio Weave. “The contrast between materials, old and new, in and out are foregrounded to create a distinct sense of rest and relaxation in the new spaces.”
Inside, Jes opted for a stripped-back look reflective of New York lofts. On the ground floor, wide-plank wood flooring from Austria sets the stage for restrained furnishings, including a white Molded Task armchair by Charles and Ray Eames from Herman Miller.
Inside, Jes opted for a stripped-back look reflective of New York lofts. On the ground floor, wide-plank wood flooring from Austria sets the stage for restrained furnishings, including a white Molded Task armchair by Charles and Ray Eames from Herman Miller.
Though the original home didn’t have a foundation, Jes added one and raised the house about six feet to safeguard against potential flooding from a nearby river. The new house also includes a much larger second-level primary bedroom and en suite bathroom, plus a small balcony.
Though the original home didn’t have a foundation, Jes added one and raised the house about six feet to safeguard against potential flooding from a nearby river. The new house also includes a much larger second-level primary bedroom and en suite bathroom, plus a small balcony.
The extension celebrates traditional artisanal building techniques and local materials. “It’s all about working with what is available locally and bringing it together to create a finely crafted space,” explains architect Je Ahn. “You can feel a human touch throughout that gives the project a sense of warmth and tranquillity.”
The extension celebrates traditional artisanal building techniques and local materials. “It’s all about working with what is available locally and bringing it together to create a finely crafted space,” explains architect Je Ahn. “You can feel a human touch throughout that gives the project a sense of warmth and tranquillity.”
The timber fins on the front facade reduce solar glare coming into the interior, while maintaining a connection to the view. The home also features solar panels, high-performance glazing, plenty of opportunities for natural ventilation, and ample insulation. “The master plan looks at how we can adopt even more sustainable measures in the future,” says architect Je Ahn.
The timber fins on the front facade reduce solar glare coming into the interior, while maintaining a connection to the view. The home also features solar panels, high-performance glazing, plenty of opportunities for natural ventilation, and ample insulation. “The master plan looks at how we can adopt even more sustainable measures in the future,” says architect Je Ahn.
"Architecture is undergoing a crisis. Our buildings no longer satisfy people. It is necessary to start to create differently: in place of design and aesthetics to take inspiration from the deeper laws of nature," says Martin Rajniš. The description of their concept is a little on the enigmatic, archi-babble side, but the exhibit does convey a certain je-ne-sais-quoi about an underlying honesty of building construction and material.
"Architecture is undergoing a crisis. Our buildings no longer satisfy people. It is necessary to start to create differently: in place of design and aesthetics to take inspiration from the deeper laws of nature," says Martin Rajniš. The description of their concept is a little on the enigmatic, archi-babble side, but the exhibit does convey a certain je-ne-sais-quoi about an underlying honesty of building construction and material.
Metro necklaces for Gallery Pascale. "Pascale Cottard-Olsoon, who runs Gallery Pascale in Stockholm, asked ten designers to design some homage to Stockholm for an exhibit called Stockholm Je T'aime. I was inspired by the metro line, which is a part of everyone's daily lives, so designed necklaces inspired by the different lines. The string represents the colors of the lines and each pearl represents a station on that line.
Metro necklaces for Gallery Pascale. "Pascale Cottard-Olsoon, who runs Gallery Pascale in Stockholm, asked ten designers to design some homage to Stockholm for an exhibit called Stockholm Je T'aime. I was inspired by the metro line, which is a part of everyone's daily lives, so designed necklaces inspired by the different lines. The string represents the colors of the lines and each pearl represents a station on that line.
Adjacent to the main living area sits a snug lounge that looks out through mullioned windows onto a swimming pool. The room features a CH25 easy chair and a CH008 coffee table, both by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, and a Mags modular sofa by Hay Studios, all of which are from Auckland’s Corporate Culture and were chosen by Jay and resident Jes Wood. The vase is by New Zealand potters Bruce and Estelle Martin, and the carpet (in Citrine) is from the Lees’ Truth in Color range.
Adjacent to the main living area sits a snug lounge that looks out through mullioned windows onto a swimming pool. The room features a CH25 easy chair and a CH008 coffee table, both by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, and a Mags modular sofa by Hay Studios, all of which are from Auckland’s Corporate Culture and were chosen by Jay and resident Jes Wood. The vase is by New Zealand potters Bruce and Estelle Martin, and the carpet (in Citrine) is from the Lees’ Truth in Color range.
Nick Deaver Jes Deaver Architecture transformed a derelict 1930s cottage in the heart of Austin into a modern residence for a retired couple. The quirky storybook structure features a steel and wood carport and rear arbor, a screened porch, a 28ft cantilevered concrete bench, and cypress wood details throughout, such as sinker cypress sills and ledges made from logs reclaimed in rivers and swamps. The design feels at one with the landscape, with room-sized terraces overlooking the grounds and gardens. Inside, rough wood transitions to soft white gallery walls with clean, curated lighting.
Nick Deaver Jes Deaver Architecture transformed a derelict 1930s cottage in the heart of Austin into a modern residence for a retired couple. The quirky storybook structure features a steel and wood carport and rear arbor, a screened porch, a 28ft cantilevered concrete bench, and cypress wood details throughout, such as sinker cypress sills and ledges made from logs reclaimed in rivers and swamps. The design feels at one with the landscape, with room-sized terraces overlooking the grounds and gardens. Inside, rough wood transitions to soft white gallery walls with clean, curated lighting.
Much of the home's energy-efficient construction is hidden from view: Djuric Tardio Architectes used prefabricated structural panels—filled with almost 4 inches of wood fiber insulation—that offer almost zero thermal bridges to the outside (in other words, there are barely any places where heat can seep from the interior to the exterior). While the home is equipped with underfloor gas heating, even in cold weather the system is "almost superfluous," says Caroline Djuric, thanks to the excellent insulation. The stool is from atelier [jes], the coffee table is the PK 61A Granit by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, and the chairs are by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Much of the home's energy-efficient construction is hidden from view: Djuric Tardio Architectes used prefabricated structural panels—filled with almost 4 inches of wood fiber insulation—that offer almost zero thermal bridges to the outside (in other words, there are barely any places where heat can seep from the interior to the exterior). While the home is equipped with underfloor gas heating, even in cold weather the system is "almost superfluous," says Caroline Djuric, thanks to the excellent insulation. The stool is from atelier [jes], the coffee table is the PK 61A Granit by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, and the chairs are by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Our house is a Mid Century Modern built in 1946. it is located in the wooded and eclectic Montecito Heights area of Santa Rosa. The property is situated on the crest of a hill and enjoys views of the Mayacamas Mountains facing east towards Napa County. The house was designed by local architect Clarence Felciano. Although not widely known outside of Sonoma County, his architecture firm was one of the most sucessful in the area from the 1940's to the 1980's. Local projects designed by Felciano include the Sonoma County Justice Center, St. Eugene's Cathedral and Cardinal Newman High School. The architect's personal residence, which he also designed, is located across the street form our house. His firm's offices were located next door to that residence. The office building is still there and is the only commercial property in the Montecito Heights neighborhood. My wife Jes and I purchased our house 2018. Still livable, the house is worn and tired and in need of major renovations. Shortly after we purchased the house, we contacted Scott Bartley of Hall and Bartley Architecture and Design, also located in Santa Rosa. Scott began his career with Felciano's firm and, on his first visit, immediately recognized it as a Felciano design. We are also working with a local contractor, Richard Kirby of Annadel Builders. Richard lives in the neighborhood and now owns and operates his construction company from the original Feliciano firm's office building which Richard recently purchased and now serves as home to his construction company. The house is a two story, buit "into" the side of the hill. It was approximately 3,000 square feet and will be almost 4,000 after the renovation. The gently sloping lot is over 2/3's acre and blessed with mature manzanita, oaks, pines and scattered basalt boulders. The east side of the house is almost all windows. The planned renovations include a demolition and rebuild of a not-so-great 1970's second floor master bath room addition. The new replacement addition will now blend in with the original architecture, adding a new Master Bath, closet and two new baths on the expeanded lower floor.. We are also reconfiguring (to studs) the kitchen, located on the second floor and the entire lower floor (which was oddly finished in a cabin style, complete with pine paneling. The current original design incorporates a wall between the kitchen and living room that currently blocks the views and light. That was will be torn down to create a more modern "open" 600 square foot living and kitchen combination room.
Our house is a Mid Century Modern built in 1946. it is located in the wooded and eclectic Montecito Heights area of Santa Rosa. The property is situated on the crest of a hill and enjoys views of the Mayacamas Mountains facing east towards Napa County. The house was designed by local architect Clarence Felciano. Although not widely known outside of Sonoma County, his architecture firm was one of the most sucessful in the area from the 1940's to the 1980's. Local projects designed by Felciano include the Sonoma County Justice Center, St. Eugene's Cathedral and Cardinal Newman High School. The architect's personal residence, which he also designed, is located across the street form our house. His firm's offices were located next door to that residence. The office building is still there and is the only commercial property in the Montecito Heights neighborhood. My wife Jes and I purchased our house 2018. Still livable, the house is worn and tired and in need of major renovations. Shortly after we purchased the house, we contacted Scott Bartley of Hall and Bartley Architecture and Design, also located in Santa Rosa. Scott began his career with Felciano's firm and, on his first visit, immediately recognized it as a Felciano design. We are also working with a local contractor, Richard Kirby of Annadel Builders. Richard lives in the neighborhood and now owns and operates his construction company from the original Feliciano firm's office building which Richard recently purchased and now serves as home to his construction company. The house is a two story, buit "into" the side of the hill. It was approximately 3,000 square feet and will be almost 4,000 after the renovation. The gently sloping lot is over 2/3's acre and blessed with mature manzanita, oaks, pines and scattered basalt boulders. The east side of the house is almost all windows. The planned renovations include a demolition and rebuild of a not-so-great 1970's second floor master bath room addition. The new replacement addition will now blend in with the original architecture, adding a new Master Bath, closet and two new baths on the expeanded lower floor.. We are also reconfiguring (to studs) the kitchen, located on the second floor and the entire lower floor (which was oddly finished in a cabin style, complete with pine paneling. The current original design incorporates a wall between the kitchen and living room that currently blocks the views and light. That was will be torn down to create a more modern "open" 600 square foot living and kitchen combination room.