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THE MODERN RESIDENCE
TOP LEFT: The front of the home features stepped retaining walls that reveal
a sunken garden and above-ground basement walls. An entry bridge allows
access to the front door above the garden.
BOTTOM LEFT : The home possesses myriad outdoor living spaces, where the
balconies and patios fully integrate outdoor and indoor living, with multi-level
planters adding color and acting as privacy devices.
BELOW TOP: We designed a shed roof to provide passive solar daylighting into
the main living spaces while also providing south-facing roofline for a PV array.
BELOW BOTTOM: The south side balcony features a Vari-Cool metal-clad
bamboo planter which acts as both a privacy screen and shading device.
FACING PAGE TOP: Steeped in natural light, the minimalist kitchen reflects
the aesthetic of the home's architecture by prioritizing sleek stainless steel,
wood, and granite finishes. Dual islands were designed to provide separate
preparation space for the vegetarian in the household.
Photographs by Fredrik Brauer Photography
FACING PAGE BOTTOM: The main living area is a modern, open-concept room
with bright, white walls to reflect the natural light along with a two-sided, slate
and heart-pine fireplace—and notably no TV. The space directly links to the
outdoors through the sliding doors that lead onto the private patio.
Photograph by Architectural Collaborative
