Formal Living Design Ideas with Slate Floors
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Sustain Design Architects Inc.
Architecture: Graham Smith
Construction: David Aaron Associates
Engineering: CUCCO engineering + design
Mechanical: Canadian HVAC Design
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Photographer: Jay Goodrich
This 2800 sf single-family home was completed in 2009. The clients desired an intimate, yet dynamic family residence that reflected the beauty of the site and the lifestyle of the San Juan Islands. The house was built to be both a place to gather for large dinners with friends and family as well as a cozy home for the couple when they are there alone.
The project is located on a stunning, but cripplingly-restricted site overlooking Griffin Bay on San Juan Island. The most practical area to build was exactly where three beautiful old growth trees had already chosen to live. A prior architect, in a prior design, had proposed chopping them down and building right in the middle of the site. From our perspective, the trees were an important essence of the site and respectfully had to be preserved. As a result we squeezed the programmatic requirements, kept the clients on a square foot restriction and pressed tight against property setbacks.
The delineate concept is a stone wall that sweeps from the parking to the entry, through the house and out the other side, terminating in a hook that nestles the master shower. This is the symbolic and functional shield between the public road and the private living spaces of the home owners. All the primary living spaces and the master suite are on the water side, the remaining rooms are tucked into the hill on the road side of the wall.
Off-setting the solid massing of the stone walls is a pavilion which grabs the views and the light to the south, east and west. Built in a position to be hammered by the winter storms the pavilion, while light and airy in appearance and feeling, is constructed of glass, steel, stout wood timbers and doors with a stone roof and a slate floor. The glass pavilion is anchored by two concrete panel chimneys; the windows are steel framed and the exterior skin is of powder coated steel sheathing.
Acucraft Fireplaces
Acucraft Signature Series 8' Linear Double Sided Gas Fireplace with Dual Pane Glass Cooling System, Removable Glass for Open (No Glass) Viewing Option, stone & reflective glass media.
The Well Dressed Window
Material like grass shades at the window help to add texture and bring the natural elements in.
Appalachian Antique Hardwoods
This contemporary barn is the perfect mix of clean lines and colors with a touch of reclaimed materials in each room. The Mixed Species Barn Wood siding adds a rustic appeal to the exterior of this fresh living space. With interior white walls the Barn Wood ceiling makes a statement. Accent pieces are around each corner. Taking our Timbers Veneers to a whole new level, the builder used them as shelving in the kitchen and stair treads leading to the top floor. Tying the mix of brown and gray color tones to each room, this showstopper dinning table is a place for the whole family to gather.
Kimberley Kay Interiors
Clean lines with two sectional sofas facing each other added lots of room for guests to have room to relax and chat.
We Got Lites
We've made some changes to the Solaris Collection. You've seen crystal chandeliers before. They're very glamorous and old Hollywood. The most dramatic influence is our use of crystal elements inside the perfect sphere. We have married the contemporary sphere with the cut crystal chandelier and together they make the most beautiful jewelry for a room.
Measurements and Information:
Width: 40"
Height: 42" adjustable to 162" overall
Includes 10' Chain and 15" Rod
Supplied with 12' electrical wire
Approximate hanging weight: 41 pounds
Finish: Olde Silver
Crystal: Clear Hand Cut
6 Lights
Accommodates 6 x 60 watt (max.) candelabra base bulbs
Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed
Sustain Design Architects Inc.
Architecture: Graham Smith
Construction: David Aaron Associates
Engineering: CUCCO engineering + design
Mechanical: Canadian HVAC Design
Formal Living Design Ideas with Slate Floors
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