Modernist Retreat, Craftsman-style Home (212)On this episode of Breathing Room we visit a modernist retreat on a California hillside where Fred Fehlau resides. A spectacular swimming pool ties everything together. Then Denver, Colorado homeowners Janis and Tom Cella juggle space in a craftsman style home.
Fehlau, California House Facts:
- The house has a total of 4800 sq. ft. of floor space.
- The house was built during 1996 and 1999.
- The fencing material is normally used in industry for tool cribs and similar applications.
- The pool measures 10’ wide, 48’ long and 4’ deep.
- Awning windows are used to catch moisture from the pool in the constant air flow.
- Each different landing on the staircase is furnished to have its own personality.
Deconstruct: Fehlau's California Home:
- Overhead ductwork: $2-$3 per running foot
Available at home supply stores
- Heating Vent: $15/each
- Zincalum: $3/sq.ft.
Available at sheet metal suppliers
- Fiberboard-$15/4 x 8 panel
Available at Lumberyards
- 1960s Charles Pollack Chair: $200
- Jan Ekselius Chair: $1,200
- George Nelson chair: $1,800
Available at www.eBay.com or other auctions.
Resources:
Mills Studio
Jeffrey S. Mills, Principal
Rochelle Dynes Mills, Principal
3728 Buckingham Road
Los Angeles, CA 90016-5712
323-294-5821
Architours
Rochelle Dynes Mills, Director
P.O. Box 8057
Los Angeles, CA 90008-0057
323-294-5821
866-227-2448 (Toll Free)
www.Architours.com
Deconstruct: Fehlau's California Pool:
- Stairway tower, concrete block: $2 a block
- Aluminum casement windows: $100/each
Available at building supply stores.
- Swimming pool concrete: $200/cubic yard
- Steel beams: $2 /lb.
- Pool total: $30,000
- Douglas Fir Stair Treads: $3/running foot
Available at lumber yards
- Metal lattice: $150/12 ft panel
Resources:
Mills Studio
Jeffrey S. Mills, Principal
Rochelle Dynes Mills, Principal
3728 Buckingham Road
Los Angeles, CA 90016-5712
323-294-5821
Architours
Rochelle Dynes Mills, Director
P.O. Box 8057
Los Angeles, CA 90008-0057
323-294-5821
866-227-2448 (Toll Free)
www.Architours.com
Colorado Craftsman Home Facts:
- Craftsman style became popular around 1900 during the "Arts and Crafts" movement.
- This house was originally built in 1926.
- The remodeled kitchen measures 15’ by 18’.
Deconstruct: Colorado Craftsman Home:
- Kitchen Table: $1,000
Available at Tom Cella’s shop.
- Hurricane lamp: $50
Available at www.Pier1.com
- Chairs: $70
Available at www.Pier1.com
- Rug underneath the table: $200
Available at Expo Design Center
- Countertop: $2,000
From Brazil
- Sectional Couch: $5,000
Available at Norwalk Furniture
Contact Information:
Contractor:
Tom Cella, President
Spectrum General Contractor
5135 E. 38th Ave.
Denver, CO 80207
303-329-8003
SpectrumGC@qwest.net
Architect:
Marc Applebaum
Semple Brown Design, AIA qualified
1160 Santa Fe Dr.
Denver, CO 80204
303-571-4137
Interior Designers:
Mary Hall, Kari Dunn
Pizzazz Design
Pizazzdesign@mac.com
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