As
any home or place can harbor past events and feelings, this renovation clears
the way for new horizons in sight and mind.
Living by the Sea invites tranquility and serenity with its openness and
natural ventilation, invoking the Pacific Ocean sea breeze and its
vastness. An open atrium at the center
of the home lures light and air throughout the building, while motivating
activities and interactions to be indoors.
The
kitchen, powder room, living room, dining room and balcony has a mirror on one
side and an opening on the other, giving a feeling of infinity on both sides
and applying the technique of trompe l’oeil.
The glass wall behind the kitchen reflects the beautiful ocean while the
first floor ceramic tiles and GRASSsit chairs suggest the outdoor elements to
be indoors. The second floor master
bedroom and bath, guest room, laundry and full bath embrace an open TV/office
room, the same atrium to give natural ventilation and a Zen atmosphere to the
spaces.
The
home incorporates LED lighting and radiant floor heating for cost efficiency. There are no paint, no carpets nor forced air
in the remodel process. The remodel
wished to apply sustainable construction and techniques without sacrificing
design and aesthetic goals. It is where
walnut and maple help to warm and unify the rooms. It is where periwinkle, the client’s favorite
color, is highlighted in the kitchen back splash and recycled glass
countertops. It is where the client can
reminisce about the old times but also create new ones. Living by the Sea is simplistic eco-conscious
design focused on functionality but also mindful satisfaction.
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