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About this project:
This is a little cabin in the woods...hidden behind the carport.
The material pallet ranges from warm fir to cool green stained concrete to oil-rubbed bronze and shades of white paint.
The building was sited on the footprint of an existing storage shed (tree removal and grading avoided.) By tucking the building behind the carport we created a quiet space looking into the woods to a little stream. This contrasts nicely with the main house that stands out and looks across an open field to an expansive view.
Architect: Sarah Deeds, Berkeley California
Structural Engineer: Carl Milsum, AJ MIller and Associates
Contractor: Woolridge Homes, Jason Woolridge
Civil Engineer: Rau & Associates
Some Useful Links
- Urban Ore
reused merchandise - the sink and the stone for shower shelves, bench, and window trim - Metro Lighting & Crafts
Unique handcrafted lighting inspired by Arts Nouveau, Craftsman, and Modern aesthetics. Mouth-blown glasswork by Bay Area artists and world-renowned studios. - Decorative Concrete Stain - Acid Stain Concrete from Scofield
Acid Stain - Colorful LITHOCHROME® Chemstain™ Classic concrete stain adds beautiful translucent colors to concrete. - Product Detail
- RAB Lighting
Utilitarian lighting - used at exterior - Halo Lighting
the manufacturer of the track lights in the living room and lighting the art wall next to the stairs - James Hardie: World Leader in Fiber Cement Siding and Backerboard
- bioshield natural paints
not only are these paints NO VOC, but they are non-toxic and compostable. Well ahead of all the mainstream "low VOC" paints. Try the Aqua Resin Trim Enamel. It is a pleasure to work with...flows nicely and if it has any odor at all it is pleasant - Kohler shower valve
sort of a modern twist on the cross handle - TM Cobb glass options
- Techshield Radient Barrier Sheathing
reflects the heat and keeps you cool - Raindrop House Wrap
- Mifab round shower drain
- Rinnai direct vent heater
- Omegatoo
Reproduction Lighting, Lighting Glass, Custom Craftsman Doors, Medicine Cabinets, Wrought Iron Curtain Rods, Handmade Wrought Iron Curtain Rods, Repair Services and Shade Matching | Omegatoo.com
Before and after
Version 1
I am also fond of the building that never was...pictured below. It was a perfect passive solar design with a tall south facing windows and a nice size porch on the south side and a small porch off the back. It had some cool details on the inside and a curved metal roof. For several reasons the client decided to scale back. In the end, Version 2, more simple and humble, might have been a better fit to the site anyway.
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This house looks amazing!! Very nice job!! The architecture is really fabulous...when do I move in? :)
HI, THIS HOME HAS GOT AMAZING ARCHITECTURE !!
This is a beautiful design, from beginning to end. The stairway of Douglas fir and powdercoated steel is wonderfully welcoming. Voted up, useful, interesting, beautiful, awesome. Thank you for sharing this lovely creation, which would make a perfect writing and art studio for me!
Thanks for all the nice comments - Sarah
What a beautiful home. I just used an acid stain on the concrete in my basement.I love the look of it and really like how you incorporated it in your house. (http://www.enduracoat.net/b/2476100011)
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Ralph Deeds Level 6 Commenter 4 years ago
Very nice!