Area

Marin,
Corte Madera

Architect

Baum Thornley Architects

Photography

James Anne Farrell

Built

1998

Style

Craftsman

Type

Single-family residence

PURPOSE

• Aesthetically pleasing space for social gatherings in striking kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and soapstone and bamboo countertops
• Inviting social gatherings at the elevated, stainless steel counter, with easy access to custom wine refrigerator
• Appreciation of “bringing outdoors in” allowed by the custom-made operable glass wall system
• Rewarding relaxation on the slate-tiled back patio with use of a motorized shade (to protect from the Marin hot weather)
• More relaxation time with the spa and thoughtfully landscaped back yard
• To exhibit artwork in “in-home” art gallery with sliding wall that retracts to let more natural light into the living room
• Easy organization of all audio-visual equipment in media cabinet with pull-out feature for easy access of equipment

PROCESS

• Seismically upgraded in effected construction areas
• Upgraded plumbing and electrical systems
• Hand-scraped engineered bamboo floors
• Installed custom-made operable glass wall system (Nana Wall)
• Configured an unusable cathedral ceiling into a working loft that accommodates an art gallery and a second working office with storage upstairs
• Constructed home entertainment cabinet with custom hardware to house audio-visual equipment