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  distill   a focus on the quiet voice of a project; spoken through materials and details

distill

a focus on the quiet voice of a project; spoken through materials and details

  old range:  multi-generational residence   limestone / steel pivoting gates / polished stucco ... see more of oldrange project >

old range: multi-generational residence

limestone / steel pivoting gates / polished stucco ...see more of oldrange project >

 breakfast area:  limestone / bleached white oak / satin aluminum

breakfast area:  limestone / bleached white oak / satin aluminum

 walnut veneer / matte white paneling ... see more of oldrange project >

walnut veneer / matte white paneling ...see more of oldrange project >

 blacked steel frame / reclaimed oak planks / walnut veneer beyond

blacked steel frame / reclaimed oak planks / walnut veneer beyond

  hillen residence: rural single-family   steel tensile detail / reclaimed concrete pavers ... see more of hillen project >

hillen residence: rural single-family

steel tensile detail / reclaimed concrete pavers ...see more of hillen project >

 vignette from living: floating slab detail

vignette from living: floating slab detail

 matte aluminum / cypress cladding ... see more of hillen project >

matte aluminum / cypress cladding ...see more of hillen project >

 mitered stainless / bleached rift-cut white oak

mitered stainless / bleached rift-cut white oak

  rock cliff residence:  remodel and addition   existing front facade …landscape by  studio outside

rock cliff residence: remodel and addition

existing front facade …landscape by studio outside

 ebonized, ribbed quarter-sawn white oak wall paneling with bleached white oak flooring

ebonized, ribbed quarter-sawn white oak wall paneling with bleached white oak flooring

 bleached white oak flooring and rift cut veneer with large full height pivot door at master suite entry

bleached white oak flooring and rift cut veneer with large full height pivot door at master suite entry

 new concrete hearth and stainless steel surround added to existing fireplace… view from master suite to pool beyond

new concrete hearth and stainless steel surround added to existing fireplace… view from master suite to pool beyond

 
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  inside / out   pushing local conventions; connecting interior spaces to exterior environments in an urban infill setting

inside / out

pushing local conventions; connecting interior spaces to exterior environments in an urban infill setting

  prospect residence: single-family urban infill   steel panels sited to provide a private area in front courtyard… semi-transparent wall to frame existing pecan tree

prospect residence: single-family urban infill

steel panels sited to provide a private area in front courtyard… semi-transparent wall to frame existing pecan tree

 flush sill detail at master suite intended to enhance connection to the exterior

flush sill detail at master suite intended to enhance connection to the exterior

 smoked aluminum veneer at vanity… panels at master bath create hidden connection to closet

smoked aluminum veneer at vanity… panels at master bath create hidden connection to closet

 outdoor shower… highlighting recessed sill detail at glazing

outdoor shower… highlighting recessed sill detail at glazing

  rusk residences:  compact single-family urban infill prototype   view to front entry

rusk residences: compact single-family urban infill prototype

view to front entry

 cantilevered upper level creates sheltered outdoor areas

cantilevered upper level creates sheltered outdoor areas

 a composition of exposed joists, modular and portable storage, and open stair allows inhabitant to define space for a variety of uses

a composition of exposed joists, modular and portable storage, and open stair allows inhabitant to define space for a variety of uses

 detail of free-standing storage and ceiling above

detail of free-standing storage and ceiling above

 flexible space at comfortable scale

flexible space at comfortable scale

 little joe:  slender residence with optimal solar orientation  stained white cedar and metal paneling

little joe: slender residence with optimal solar orientation

stained white cedar and metal paneling

 exposed joists define space and provide texture

exposed joists define space and provide texture

 continuous path connects bedrooms to loft area and shared bath

continuous path connects bedrooms to loft area and shared bath

 dropped ceiling houses mechanical system and defines living areas; exposed joists provide relief and texture… clerestory windows provide light and privacy from adjacent unit

dropped ceiling houses mechanical system and defines living areas; exposed joists provide relief and texture… clerestory windows provide light and privacy from adjacent unit

 open stair

open stair

 cabinets integrated with clerestory windows

cabinets integrated with clerestory windows

  shi jon:  a tree house   a vertically oriented house with minimal foot print preserves existing trees; acts as a backdrop to its surroundings

shi jon: a tree house

a vertically oriented house with minimal foot print preserves existing trees; acts as a backdrop to its surroundings

 detail at entry hints at the vertical circulation which connects three levels of the home

detail at entry hints at the vertical circulation which connects three levels of the home

 living space at second level with floating stair detail… raw steel and parallel strand lumber

living space at second level with floating stair detail… raw steel and parallel strand lumber

 three story stair unveils views to outdoor forest beyond

three story stair unveils views to outdoor forest beyond

 the skeleton of the house is exposed… minimally detailed glazing provides connection to existing trees

the skeleton of the house is exposed… minimally detailed glazing provides connection to existing trees

 parallel strand wall framing provides peek to outdoor space below

parallel strand wall framing provides peek to outdoor space below

 open shower and bathing area… grey porcelain tile and exposed structure

open shower and bathing area… grey porcelain tile and exposed structure

 view to forest below from master suite

view to forest below from master suite

 
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  pioneer   projects inspired by the vernacular ...responding to the local landscape

pioneer

projects inspired by the vernacular ...responding to the local landscape

  auberty ranch:  living quarters, art studio, and guest cabana   view from quarry; stone harvested from site used for retaining walls

auberty ranch: living quarters, art studio, and guest cabana

view from quarry; stone harvested from site used for retaining walls

 stone quarried from site used to create fire pit and other terraces

stone quarried from site used to create fire pit and other terraces

 outdoor shower off of master bath… view from tub to pasture beyond

outdoor shower off of master bath… view from tub to pasture beyond

 outdoor shower and private sitting area off of master cabana

outdoor shower and private sitting area off of master cabana

 guest cabana and outdoor sitting area

guest cabana and outdoor sitting area

  rau haus: remodel and addition   prairie grass in the foreground with shou sugi bahn cladding beyond

rau haus: remodel and addition

prairie grass in the foreground with shou sugi bahn cladding beyond

 view from addition to existing wing… exposed glu lam timbers with large sliding glass doors connect living space to pool area

view from addition to existing wing… exposed glu lam timbers with large sliding glass doors connect living space to pool area

 bleached white oak flooring

bleached white oak flooring

 view from pool cabana to addition

view from pool cabana to addition

 outdoor sitting area at addition… shou sugi ban cladding at pool cabana beyond

outdoor sitting area at addition… shou sugi ban cladding at pool cabana beyond

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