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Erotas Custom Building
Deephaven, MN – Main House Completed in 2008
Quaint New England Style Lake Home
Architectural Designer: Peter MacDonald of Peter Stafford MacDonald and Company
Interior Designer: Jeremy Wunderlich (of Hanson Nobles Wunderlich)
Vinci | Hamp Architects
This Wicker Park property consists of two buildings, an Italianate mansion (1879) and a Second Empire coach house (1893). Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property has been carefully restored as a single family residence. Exterior work includes new roofs, windows, doors, and porches to complement the historic masonry walls and metal cornices. Inside, historic spaces such as the entry hall and living room were restored while back-of-the house spaces were treated in a more contemporary manner. A new white-painted steel stair connects all four levels of the building, while a new flight of stainless steel extends the historic front stair up to attic level, which now includes sky lit bedrooms and play spaces. The Coach House features parking for three cars on the ground level and a live-work space above, connected by a new spiral stair enclosed in a glass-and-brick addition. Sustainable design strategies include high R-value spray foam insulation, geothermal HVAC systems, and provisions for future solar panels.
Photos (c) Eric Hausman.
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Noel Cross+Architects
Firmness . . .
Santa Cruz’s historically eclectic Pleasure Point neighborhood has been evolving in its own quirky way for almost a century, and many of its inhabitants seem to have been around just as long. They cling to the relaxed and funky seaside character of their beach community with an almost indignant provinciality. For both client and architect, neighborhood context became the singular focus of the design; to become the “poster child” for compatibility and sustainability. Dozens of photos were taken of the surrounding area as inspiration, with the goal of honoring the idiosyncratic, fine-grained character and informal scale of a neighborhood built over time.
A low, horizontal weathered ipe fence at the street keeps out surfer vans and neighborhood dogs, and a simple gate beckons visitors to stroll down the boardwalk which gently angles toward the front door. A rusted steel fire pit is the focus of this ground level courtyard, which is encircled by a curving cor-ten garden wall graced by a sweep of horse tail reeds and tufts of feather grass.
Extensive day-lighting throughout the home is achieved with high windows placed in all directions in all major rooms, resulting in an abundance of natural light throughout. The clients report having only to turning on lights at nightfall. Notable are the numerous passive solar design elements: careful attention to overhangs and shading devices at South- and West-facing glass to control heat gain, and passive ventilation via high windows in the tower elements, all are significant contributors to the structure’s energy efficiency.
Commodity . . .
Beautiful views of Monterey Bay and the lively local beach scene became the main drivers in plan and section. The upper floor was intentionally set back to preserve ocean views of the neighbor to the north. The surf obsessed clients wished to be able to see the “break” from their upper floor breakfast table perch, able to take a moment’s notice advantage of some killer waves. A tiny 4,500 s.f. lot and a desire to create a ground level courtyard for entertaining dictated the small footprint. A graceful curving cor-ten and stainless steel stair descends from the upper floor living areas, connecting them to a ground level “sanctuary”.
A small detached art studio/surfboard storage shack in the back yard fulfills functional requirements, and includes an outdoor shower for the post-surf hose down. Parking access off a back alley helps to preserve ground floor space, and allows in the southern sun on the view/courtyard side. A relaxed “bare foot beach house” feel is underscored by weathered oak floors, painted re-sawn wall finishes, and painted wood ceilings, which recall the cozy cabins that stood here at Breakers Beach for nearly a century.
Delight . . .
Commemorating the history of the property was a priority for the surfing couple. With that in mind, they created an artistic reproduction of the original sign that decorated the property for many decades as an homage to the “Cozy Cabins at Breakers Beach”, which now graces the foyer.
This casual assemblage of local vernacular architecture has been informed by the consistent scale and simple materials of nearby cottages, shacks, and bungalows. These influences were distilled down to a palette of board and batt, clapboard, and cedar shiplap, and synthesized with bolder forms that evoke images of nearby Capitola Wharf, beach lifeguard towers, and the client’s “surf shack” program requirements. The landscape design takes its cues from boardwalks, rusted steel fire rings, and native grasses, all of which firmly tie the building to its local beach community. The locals have embraced it as one of their own.
Architect - Noel Cross Architect
Landscape Architect - Christopher Yates
Interior Designer - Gina Viscusi-Elson
Lighting Designer - Vita Pehar Design
Contractor - The Conrado Company
Justin Loe Architects
Glass sliding doors and bridge that connects the master bedroom and ensuite with front of house. Doors fully open to reconnect the courtyard and a water feature has been built to give the bridge a floating effect from side angles. LED strip lighting has been embedded into the timber tiles to light the space at night.
Period Architecture Ltd.
Photo of a rural master loft bedroom in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Innovative Wine Cellar Designs
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary wine cellar in Phoenix with dark hardwood flooring and display racks.
DMVF Architects
'Cottage Cubed' - remodel of a 25sqm fishermans cottage. A large plywood cube of storage was constructed. The top of which is a sleeping platform. The faces of the cube are the stiarcase and kitchen. The interior of the cube contains a bathroom and utility. Cottage Cubed was completed in 2012 by DMVF Architects. www.dmvf.ie.
Photos by Ros Kavanagh.
BURNAZZI FELTRIN ARCHITETTI
Carlo Baroni
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with light wood cabinets, wood worktops, no island and grey floors.
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with light wood cabinets, wood worktops, no island and grey floors.
MATTEOBARONIARCHITETTO
Photo of a classic gender neutral children’s room in Florence with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Jacob Alexander Cabinet Makers
A bespoke hidden staircase for a Victorian house in Peckham made entirely from Spruce Multiply, a cross-laminated timber. This project was a space-saving alternative to a traditional attic staircase.
Designed in collaboration with Eleanor Rennie architects.
Jacob Alexander Cabinet Makers
A bespoke hidden staircase for a Victorian house in Peckham made entirely from Spruce Multiply, a cross-laminated timber. This project was a space-saving alternative to a traditional attic staircase.
Designed in collaboration with Eleanor Rennie architects.
Jacob Alexander Cabinet Makers
A bespoke hidden staircase for a Victorian house in Peckham made entirely from Spruce Multiply, a cross-laminated timber. This project was a space-saving alternative to a traditional attic staircase.
Designed in collaboration with Eleanor Rennie architects.
Jacob Alexander Cabinet Makers
A bespoke hidden staircase for a Victorian house in Peckham made entirely from Spruce Multiply, a cross-laminated timber. This project was a space-saving alternative to a traditional attic staircase.
Designed in collaboration with Eleanor Rennie architects.
Jacob Alexander Cabinet Makers
A bespoke hidden staircase for a Victorian house in Peckham made entirely from Spruce Multiply, a cross-laminated timber. This project was a space-saving alternative to a traditional attic staircase.
Designed in collaboration with Eleanor Rennie architects.
SLR Architecture Inc.
SLR Architecture
This Attic Renovation added valuable guest and play space to this modest sized home in Newton. The bed nook adds storage space while providing a comfy space for an occasional guest or visiting relative.
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Burns Organic Modern
Josh Partee
Photo of a contemporary staircase in Portland with under stair storage.
Photo of a contemporary staircase in Portland with under stair storage.
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