Modern Living Room with Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs
Garage Doors UnlimitedThe living room of this modern apartment is closed and still allows natural light inside the living space.
Sarah F
Torchio Architects, Inc.A Modern Swedish Farmhouse
Steve Buchanan Photography
JD Ireland Interior Architecture + Design, Furnishings
Hills & GrantButterfly Ranch by Faulkner Architects
Interiors by Hills & Grant
Vance Fox photography
DesignARCSANTA BARBARA, CA / DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL
This urban infill, artist loft duplex was located in an overlooked, but well-located, light-commercial zone. It was also the first new residential construction built in the area for decades, the project is located within a 10-square-block area zoned for light-commercial and affectionately dubbed the “Funk Zone” by resident artists and city planners.
Only two blocks walking distance to the beach, and a similar distance to the downtown commercial district, this pedestrian-oriented project ideally suits the lifestyles of the owners. Although the two units share equal footprints, the southerly unit features a double-height, north-facing living space. The northerly unit supplants this volume with additional living space. The siting also allows for secure private courtyard entries, maximization of natural light and view-swept, rooftop living space.
The design incorporates a raised plinth required by flood zone restrictions to create a peaceful, intimate environment within the somewhat chaotic surrounding context. The disciplined and restrained approach towards the building’s image was intended to make reference to the much-loved Meridian Studios by George Washington Smith. Two roof-decks with outdoor fireplaces and shade trellises extend outdoor living space, contribute ocean and mountain views and provide both refuge and release.
Cost-effective materials were selected in order to adhere to the strict budget and to relate to the industrial surroundings. Over-sized pivot doors, “industrial” staircases and cabinetry were constructed on-site by the owners to conserve design integrity within the extremely limited budget.
2000 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Honor Award
Dawson & ClintonThe design for this home in Palo Alto looked to create a union between the interior and exterior, blending the spaces in such a way as to allow residents to move seamlessly between the two environments. Expansive glazing was used throughout the home to complement this union, looking out onto a swimming pool centrally located within the courtyard.
Within the living room, a large operable skylight brings in plentiful sunlight, while utilizing self tinting glass that adjusts to various lighting conditions throughout the day to ensure optimal comfort.
For the exterior, a living wall was added to the garage that continues into the backyard. Extensive landscaping and a gabion wall was also created to provide privacy and contribute to the sense of the home as a tranquil oasis.
IL DecorManufactured by Presotto Italy, from the I-ModulArt collection. A sleek combination of a tv unit, wall mounted cabinet and wall mountable bookshelves gives storage and sophistication. A detail of Matt Verde Sporting lacquer brings color to the bright Matt Bianco Candido colored wood.
UserIntegral color concrete floors below, and birch soffits above, extend to the exterior breaking the conventional opaque boundary, blurring the line between interior and exterior. A large custom sliding door can be opened to strengthen the connectivity with the exterior spaces. The space now becomes an observatory in which one can experience the ever changing environment of the desert; the daily and annual changes of light; the blooming Palo Verdes in spring; and the spectacular lightning shows during the monsoons.
Secrest Architecture LLC
Modern Living Room with Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs
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