Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects, and Flegels Construction updated a classic Eichler open, indoor-outdoor home. Expanding on the original walls of glass and connection to nature that is common in mid-century modern homes. The completely openable walls allow the homeowners to truly open up the living space of the house, transforming it into an open air pavilion, extending the living area outdoors to the private side yards, and taking maximum advantage of indoor-outdoor living opportunities. Taking the concept of borrowed landscape from traditional Japanese architecture, the fountain, concrete bench wall, and natural landscaping bound the indoor-outdoor space. The Truly Open Eichler is a remodeled single-family house in Palo Alto. This 1,712 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, and Angela Todorova Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Flegels Construction Photography ©2014 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2014

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Modern Wall Unit 3D B by Artigian Mobili Italy Made in Italy 3D by ArtigianMobili is a new modern and sleek Wall Unit Collection that is made in Italy using the finest materials with great care and attention to details. 3D line is unique and limitless. It enumerates wide selection of modular units available in different sizes and variety of colors. Italian wall units 3D by Artigian Mobili will easily find their place in any home or tight apartment fulfilling it with modern look, great functionality and abundance of storage space. The wide selection of units is complemented with endless color opportunities: all the units can be ordered in either the pre-selected wood finishes or matt/gloss lacquered colors, as well as in your custom RAL COLOR, either gloss or matt! Feel free to select from our "as shown" wall unit compositions or reveal your creativity building your own entertainment center according to your dimensions and design! Contact our Office regarding customization of this wall unit - we are always ready to help! MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: Structure, Doors and Drawers - 18 mm (0.7") thick wooden particles panels melamine wood finished, matt or gloss lacquered Sides and internal shelves - 14 (0.55") mm thick panels The lacquered structure and front panels are E1 and made of REAL POLISH LACQUERING, which is non toxic and non allergic products Push-Pull soft-closing mechanisms The starting price is for the Wall Unit Composition 3D B as shown in the main picture in Ash Oak / Smoked Oak Finished (Structure) and Smoked Oak Finished / White Matt Lacquered (Fronts). Dimensions: Wall Unit: W113.4" x D12.6"/16"/19.7" x H78"

Modern Italian Wall Unit 3D I by Artigian Mobili Made in Italy 3D by ArtigianMobili is a new modern and sleek Wall Unit Collection that is made in Italy using the finest materials with great care and attention to details. 3D line is unique and limitless. It enumerates wide selection of modular units available in different sizes and variety of colors. Italian wall units 3D by Artigian Mobili will easily find their place in any home or tight apartment fulfilling it with modern look, great functionality and abundance of storage space. The wide selection of units is complemented with endless color opportunities: all the units can be ordered in either the pre-selected wood finishes or matt/gloss lacquered colors, as well as in your custom RAL COLOR, either gloss or matt! Feel free to select from our "as shown" wall unit compositions or reveal your creativity building your own entertainment center according to your dimensions and design! Contact our Office regarding customization of this wall unit - we are always ready to help! MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: Structure, Doors and Drawers - 18 mm (0.7") thick wooden particles panels melamine wood finished, matt or gloss lacquered Sides and internal shelves - 14 (0.55") mm thick panels The lacquered structure and front panels are E1 and made of REAL POLISH LACQUERING, which is non toxic and non allergic products Push-Pull soft-closing mechanisms The starting price is for the Wall Unit Composition 3D I as shown in the main picture in Smoked Oak Finished (Structure) and Smoked Oak Finished / White Matt Lacquered (Fronts). Dimensions: Wall Unit: W113.4" x D12.6"/16"/19.7" x H81"

Modern Wall Unit 3D L by Artigian Mobili Italy Made in Italy 3D by ArtigianMobili is a new modern and sleek Wall Unit Collection that is made in Italy using the finest materials with great care and attention to details. 3D line is unique and limitless. It enumerates wide selection of modular units available in different sizes and variety of colors. Italian wall units 3D by Artigian Mobili will easily find their place in any home or tight apartment fulfilling it with modern look, great functionality and abundance of storage space. The wide selection of units is complemented with endless color opportunities: all the units can be ordered in either the pre-selected wood finishes or matt/gloss lacquered colors, as well as in your custom RAL COLOR, either gloss or matt! Feel free to select from our "as shown" wall unit compositions or reveal your creativity building your own entertainment center according to your dimensions and design! Contact our Office regarding customization of this wall unit - we are always ready to help! MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: Structure, Doors and Drawers - 18 mm (0.7") thick wooden particles panels melamine wood finished, matt or gloss lacquered Sides and internal shelves - 14 (0.55") mm thick panels The lacquered structure and front panels are E1 and made of REAL POLISH LACQUERING, which is non toxic and non allergic products Push-Pull soft-closing mechanisms The starting price is for the Wall Unit Composition 3D L as shown in the main picture in Smoked Oak Finished (Structure) and Smoked Oak Finished / Red Matt Lacquered (Fronts). Dimensions: Wall Unit: W113.4" x D12.6"/19.7" x H76"

LaCantina Doors Aluminum Wood bi-folding door system

Given a challenging lot configuration and topography, along with privacy issues, we had to get creative in designing this home. The home is divided into four basic living zones: private owner’s suite, informal living area, kids area upstairs, and a flexible guest entertaining area. The entry is unique in that it takes you directly through to the outdoor living area, and also provides separation of the owners’ private suite from the rest of the home. There are no formal living or dining areas; instead the breakfast and family rooms were enlarged to entertain more comfortably in an informal manner. One great feature of the detached casita is that it has a lower activity area, which helps the house connect to the property below. This contemporary haven in Barton Creek is a beautiful example of a chic and elegant design that creates a very practical and informal space for living.

Peaceful, seaside neutrals define the mood of this custom home in Bethesda. Mixing modern lines with classic style, this home boasts timeless elegance. Photos by Angie Seckinger.

Family Room

A young Mexican couple approached us to create a streamline modern and fresh home for their growing family. They expressed a desire for natural textures and finishes such as natural stone and a variety of woods to juxtapose against a clean linear white backdrop. For the kid’s rooms we are staying within the modern and fresh feel of the house while bringing in pops of bright color such as lime green. We are looking to incorporate interactive features such as a chalkboard wall and fun unique kid size furniture. The bathrooms are very linear and play with the concept of planes in the use of materials.They will be a study in contrasting and complementary textures established with tiles from resin inlaid with pebbles to a long porcelain tile that resembles wood grain. This beautiful house is a 5 bedroom home located in Presidential Estates in Aventura, FL.

Joe Cotitta Epic Photography joecotitta@cox.net: Builder: Eagle Luxury Property

A 4o feet long green wall creates a living colorful mural on a side yard. Amelia B. Lima

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Photo: Denison Lourenco