Without Walls (203)Creating a peaceful home takes a little bit of imagination and a lot of hard work. From an old Southern Californian beach house to a noisy Boston neighborhood loft to downsizing into a Seattle condo, see how three couples adapted their less than perfect environments into unique and relaxing homes.
California Seal Beach House Facts:
- The Yinger family’s remodeling project added 350 square feet to bring the total to 1,800.
- The house was built to include air conditioning, but it never has been installed because the sliding doors provide natural ventilation.
- The project cost $350,000 and lasted 1-1/2 years.
Deconstruct: Seal Beach House
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Contact Information:
J. Staff Architects
C. John Staff III
310-477-9972
Boston Soji Facts:
- The red velvet couches are left over from owner Dave Liniado’s bachelor days.
- Dave’s first choice for bathroom tile was very bland and generic. He ended up returning that tile and buying this Japanese-style tile from The Design Center in Boston.
- The Bang and Olufsen stereo is the heart of the home’s audio/visual system. Dave combined it with his existing components to create a miniature home theater.
Deconstruct: Boston Soji
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Contact Information:
Fitz-Gerald Design Systems
Lori Fitz-Gerald
646-613-0552
Seattle Map Facts:
- The condo is 21-feet wide, approximately 15 feet tall and about 50 feet deep.
- The centerpiece map is a 4 by 6-foot U.S. government map that has been enlarged to 15 by 20 feet.
- The map was specially tinted after enlargement to give it a weathered look.
Deconstruct: Seattle Map
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Resources:
Michael Canatsey Associates Architects
206-624-2348, www.canatsey.com
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